Baby's First Solids

Once Zoey got her two teeth, she stopped sleeping so well, so we decided a week before she turned 4 months old to start her on rice cereal to see if that would help fill her up so she could sleep better both during naps and at night.

Well, she loves it, but it didn't work like I hoped it would! So when we went for our 4-month check-up today, we were "approved" for solids, so we nodded and smiled, and then had squash for lunch. Miss Z LOVED it and gobbled up the entire stage 1 container in one sitting, didn't even make a face! It was like she had been waiting for squash her whole life!

I think I have a good eater on my hands! I'm so excited to start each new food. Mommy can't wait for the sweet fruits!

My New Jumperoo

Zoey has a new "toy" - her rainforest jumperoo, and she likes it, but she doesn't quite know what to do with it yet. I'm hoping in another couple weeks she'll be bouncing in it more on her own and enjoying longer periods of time in it!

Happy 3 Month Birthday, Baby Girl!

Time is flying, and I can't believe my baby girl is 3 months old already. Here's 13 things about you at 13 weeks:

1 ~ You are sleeping through the night and Mommy is very happy about that!

2 ~ You are NOT a good napper.

3 ~ You are cutting FOUR teeth - already!

4 ~ You love listening to Daddy's crazy stories.

5 ~ You used to hate tummy time, but now you are getting used to it. You still are not a huge fan though.

6 ~ You are jealous of our food. You actually cried once when I ate a cupcake in front of you. Only one more month until we'll start you on cereal, Baby Girl - I think you'll like it, but I know you'll LOVE bananas and applesauce!

7 ~ You are starting to like your baths.

8 ~ You do not like to be chilly - I'm not looking forward to winter with you!

9 ~ You like your new Bumbo seat, but 5 minutes in it is your limit.

10 ~ You weigh 13 pounds at 13 weeks - but still don't quite fit into your 6 month clothes yet.

11 ~ You hate getting dressed - especially when the outfit has to go over your head, which is 95% of the clothes I put on you!

12 ~ You are exploring your voice - you've been starting to yell, but not because you are upset, just because you can.

13 ~ You are such a good, happy baby with a big personality.

You are our pride and joy, and we are loving watching you grow everyday!

Look closely and you can see my teeth!!

Our Last Beach Vacation for 2011

We said goodbye to Bethany Beach over Labor Day Weekend. It was a nice weekend, and Zoey seemed to enjoy the beach a little bit more than she did the last time we were there - although maybe it was simply because she was awake more to enjoy it!

We can't wait until next year when she hopefully will love playing in the sand at the beach!

Aiden's First Day of Kindergarten

Last week was Aiden's first day of kindergarten at Exeter's newest elementary school, Owatin Creek. I can't believe how fast the time flew by! It feels like just yesterday he was taking his first steps (at 9 months old)!

He got on the bus no problem - the nice bus driver even knew who his name! Mimi, on the other hand, was a hot mess when he got on the bus and it drove away!

The first thing Aiden said when he got off the bus with this BIG smile was "I didn't get any time-outs today!"
1 day down, only 179 to go. Can we do it time-out free? We'll see!

Happy 9 Weeks, Sweet Girl!

Tomorrow you will be 9 weeks old! I can't believe how fast the time is flying by us, sweet baby girl. Here are 9 things about you at 9 weeks old.

1 ~ You love to eat, and sometimes you only do it for comfort. You haven't quite realized yet that your stomach is only "so" big. Hence why you go through so many outfits per day!!

2 ~ Smiling is your favorite, and it makes Mommy SO happy. I can't wait until you start giggling.

3 ~ You love to be swaddled.

4 ~ You love to be held - by most anyone.

5 ~ You are hardly ever cranky. If you grex, you either have gas bubbles, are hungry, or are tired.

6 ~ You have been cooing for about 2 weeks now. I have a feeling you're going to be a "talker" like your Daddy, your Nana, your Aunt Coral, and your Boo-Boo.

7 ~ You love your Daddy, especially his voice. Ever since you were in Mommy's belly, you always responded to his voice, whether he was talking to you or to Mommy. Now, whether he's holding you or Mommy is, you find his voice and you just stare him down! He loves you more than anything, too.

8 ~ You are a Nosy Nelly. You fight sleep because you don't want to miss a thing.

9 ~ You have several nicknames already! Daddy thinks you look like a bean, so he calls you "Bean", "Zoey-Bean", or "Zo-Zo-Bean". This has led Aunt Coral to call you "Bean-O" because of your lethal pooper, and "Beanie". Mimi calls you "Princess", and sometimes you are so special she even calls you "The Princess". "Bean" is probably the nickname that will stick, and I find myself calling you that every once in awhile too, although Mommy still can't help but call you "Baby" because you'll always be my Baby!

Happy 9 weeks Baby Girl! You are the light of our lives and we love you more than you'll ever know. It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming you into the world!

Zoey's First Vaccinations

Zoey had her 2-month check up and got her first vaccinations. She was such a brave little girl - Mommy, not so much! At 2 months, Zoey weighs 11 pounds, 12 ounces and is 22 1/2 inches long. She is in the 50th percentile for her height and the 70th percentile for her weight. The doctor and nurse say she is growing right on target!

 My poor girl's band-aids

The aftermath - she slept for several hours that afternoon, plus from 9:30pm - 5:15am. She sure was tuckered!