We feel bad that we haven't been writing as frequently or as lengthy as we used to do. However, we don't feel that bad because that means our girl is that much more on the go! And boy is she ever! She pulled herself over the saddle of her new door into the living room this morning--she's just that strong! She occasionally wears an eyepatch to help strengthen her eyes and the world has opened up to her even more. She tugs and pulls at Daphne (who seems to just like the attention) and laughs at the sight of Fink curled up on a pillow. She shakes her rattle and her body all day long, she squeals with delight over anything and everything.
And, we didn't think it possible but, love her even more than we did yesterday.
Life is good.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Much to be thankful for
We are so thankful this year for the new life Abigail has brought upon us.
She's scooting now--most days she will be in a sitting position, lean forward, manage to sweep her legs behind her, be on her belly and then...scoot!
We spent Thanksgiving in New Jersey surrounded by loved ones--who could ask for anything more?
She's scooting now--most days she will be in a sitting position, lean forward, manage to sweep her legs behind her, be on her belly and then...scoot!
We spent Thanksgiving in New Jersey surrounded by loved ones--who could ask for anything more?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Sound Spectacular
Yesterday we didn't mention Abigail's greatest self-discovery: she can click her tongue and make the most amazing sounds which make her giggle. But maybe even better is when she smacks her lips together. Now that sound is phenomenal. Too hard to choose which one she likes better.
Video of this Sound Spectacular is forth coming.
Yesterday we mentioned she got up at 4:30am. Well, she agreed with her parents that that was WAY too early and slept in this morning...6:45am. And then napped about 2 hours later. Thank you Snoozing Gods!
Video of this Sound Spectacular is forth coming.
Yesterday we mentioned she got up at 4:30am. Well, she agreed with her parents that that was WAY too early and slept in this morning...6:45am. And then napped about 2 hours later. Thank you Snoozing Gods!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Hello World!!
Things are changing around here.
It's not just the apartment turning into a 2 bedroom (which is progressing quite well), not just the fact that Fink and Daphne are getting along (slightly) better--commiserating on the apartment being turned upside down with the renovation, and not just because Abigail's sleep pattern has changed (though that's a big one--she woke up at 4:30am today)!
But the biggest change does indeed have to do with Abigail and it's the fact that EVERY moment is a new discovery for her. Before this month, we were the ones who noticed the changes in her but now she notices things about herself. Like finding her belly button--an amazing discovery! Like noticing toys make sounds and different sounds if you bang it on the floor as opposed to just rattling it in the air. That she can move her body to the beat of a song. That bath time is an awesome time to explore, well, everything! For the past few weeks she didn't like being sprayed, where as a few weeks before that, she seemed to enjoy it. Well folks, tonight she again was of the thought that being sprayed is fantastic because she can drink the water coming at her and try to grab it. AwEsOmE! Oh and, she can grab the faucet and the sides of the tub and she doesn't just have to lean back like she did when she was a "baby," now she can sit up and even try to put her face into the water. Oh, the wonder!
So, it's no wonder her sleep has been off--there's too much to enjoy, too much to look forward to, too much to remember to simply snooze. She wants to be up, uP, UP!
Oh and check out the pictures of how cool her blow-up-roll-thingie is. (there's lots of new pictures up).
It's not just the apartment turning into a 2 bedroom (which is progressing quite well), not just the fact that Fink and Daphne are getting along (slightly) better--commiserating on the apartment being turned upside down with the renovation, and not just because Abigail's sleep pattern has changed (though that's a big one--she woke up at 4:30am today)!
But the biggest change does indeed have to do with Abigail and it's the fact that EVERY moment is a new discovery for her. Before this month, we were the ones who noticed the changes in her but now she notices things about herself. Like finding her belly button--an amazing discovery! Like noticing toys make sounds and different sounds if you bang it on the floor as opposed to just rattling it in the air. That she can move her body to the beat of a song. That bath time is an awesome time to explore, well, everything! For the past few weeks she didn't like being sprayed, where as a few weeks before that, she seemed to enjoy it. Well folks, tonight she again was of the thought that being sprayed is fantastic because she can drink the water coming at her and try to grab it. AwEsOmE! Oh and, she can grab the faucet and the sides of the tub and she doesn't just have to lean back like she did when she was a "baby," now she can sit up and even try to put her face into the water. Oh, the wonder!
So, it's no wonder her sleep has been off--there's too much to enjoy, too much to look forward to, too much to remember to simply snooze. She wants to be up, uP, UP!
Oh and check out the pictures of how cool her blow-up-roll-thingie is. (there's lots of new pictures up).
Saturday, November 13, 2010
7 months!
Hard to believe but, Abigail is now a big 7th month old girl! She's rolling and pivoting around to show off her age. We bought paint for her room and went to the Botanic Gardens to further celebrate this new age.
She's been grabbing at everything lately so much so that when she sits up she stretches forward and onto the ground...a sure sign that crawling is on its way!
She's been grabbing at everything lately so much so that when she sits up she stretches forward and onto the ground...a sure sign that crawling is on its way!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Putting up a Wall
Work has begun in our 1BR apartment to put up a wall and give Abigail her own room.
Furniture has been moved wherever else there's space, and we've been left essentially crammed into our bedroom. Thus far, everyone seems to be faring well. Abigail is apparently unbothered by the banging and loud sounds. Daphne is very excited by every possibility that the front door opening again and again might bring. And, Fink is just generally irked, complaining a little but mostly keeping to herself.
Amanda is doing a great job keeping everyone safe.
Furniture has been moved wherever else there's space, and we've been left essentially crammed into our bedroom. Thus far, everyone seems to be faring well. Abigail is apparently unbothered by the banging and loud sounds. Daphne is very excited by every possibility that the front door opening again and again might bring. And, Fink is just generally irked, complaining a little but mostly keeping to herself.
Amanda is doing a great job keeping everyone safe.
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