Every Thursday is "Show and Share" in Maddy's classroom. They are supposed to bring something in that starts with the letter and/or theme they are discussing that week. Matt and I have tried to make this a week long thing. We talk about it each night, quiz Maddy on her letter and words that start with the letter, etc. This week the letter is "K" and the theme is what they want to be when they grow up. Maddy wanted to take an item for each. She took her tea kettle from her tea set to represent the letter "K". And for the theme of what she would like to be when she grows up.....Butterfly wings. Maddy May would like to be a butterfly when she grows up.
The type A in me really wanted to send her to school with a law book or a stethoscope but that is not currently her dream :) For now, we will work toward the goal of butterfly!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Hannah Dean - 2 month check up
Today my little Hannah is 9 weeks old and according to the pediatrician...not so little anymore :)
Yesterday was Hannah Dean’s 2 month check up with the pediatrician. I’m happy to say that she is doing just great and Mommy and Daddy are not in trouble for over feeding her J
She is definitely a little chunk weighing in at 12 lbs 6 ounces (90%) and 22 inches long (50%). That’s a 3 pound gain from a month ago if you’re keeping up. However, the doctor did not have any concerns related to her weight. It does appear that Hannah has a milk allergy and colic. The two of them combined are making for some interesting days. They told us that we have her on the right formula and to keep doing what we’re doing in terms of trying to soothe her. We are going to try some new things with where and how she sleeps at night to see if that makes a difference and if not we will just wait it out. The good news is that the milk allergy is probably something she will grow out of as she becomes a toddler so it’s not likely to be something we have to deal with much past 12-18 months old. It does look like Hannah is going to be a thumb sucker so over the next month or so she may get a little better at helping to soothe herself – one can dream!
Anyway, she is going great – growing and changing as she should. Each day gets a little easier and those little smiles we are now receiving make it all worth it!
Yesterday was Hannah Dean’s 2 month check up with the pediatrician. I’m happy to say that she is doing just great and Mommy and Daddy are not in trouble for over feeding her J
She is definitely a little chunk weighing in at 12 lbs 6 ounces (90%) and 22 inches long (50%). That’s a 3 pound gain from a month ago if you’re keeping up. However, the doctor did not have any concerns related to her weight. It does appear that Hannah has a milk allergy and colic. The two of them combined are making for some interesting days. They told us that we have her on the right formula and to keep doing what we’re doing in terms of trying to soothe her. We are going to try some new things with where and how she sleeps at night to see if that makes a difference and if not we will just wait it out. The good news is that the milk allergy is probably something she will grow out of as she becomes a toddler so it’s not likely to be something we have to deal with much past 12-18 months old. It does look like Hannah is going to be a thumb sucker so over the next month or so she may get a little better at helping to soothe herself – one can dream!
Anyway, she is going great – growing and changing as she should. Each day gets a little easier and those little smiles we are now receiving make it all worth it!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Maddy - 3 year check up
Yesterday was Maddy's 3 year check up at the pediatrician and I'm happy to report that she's doing great! Maddy is 36 inches tall (50%) and weighs 29 pounds (25%). I continue to wonder where all the food goes. I'm not sure how's it's possible to eat all that food and be in the 25th percentile for weight :) She's right on track with all her developmental goals and of course showed off for the doctor.
We decided to keep Maddy home from school yesterday and went to Mommy and Daddy's offices to visit with all of our co-workers. It was a long day for Mommy but Maddy had fun and Hannah hung in there pretty well. A nap was required for all when once we made it home :)
We decided to keep Maddy home from school yesterday and went to Mommy and Daddy's offices to visit with all of our co-workers. It was a long day for Mommy but Maddy had fun and Hannah hung in there pretty well. A nap was required for all when once we made it home :)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Happy Birthday Maddy May!
Dear Maddy, Three years ago at this exact moment you entered the world as a blue eyed, brown haired firecracker! Not much has changed. Your eyes are almost green now but you are still a firecracker. For someone who plans every aspect of my every day...you were the greatest surprise I could ever ask for. At three years old, you are the most independent, intelligent little girl I know! When you were born, you were 2 weeks early - proving you would do things your way and you are still that way. You observe everything around you and make your own decisions. I hope that never changes and you continue to travel your own path.
You are caring and loving and a GREAT big sister! You love Hannah with all your heart and she is going to be so lucky to have you to look up to over the years. I wake up everyday and thank God for you - you are a gift! Your mommy and daddy have had times in our lives when we didn't make the best decisions but you and your sister will always be our greatest accomplishment! Nothing will ever compare to the love we have for you.
My birthday wish for you is that you continue to be just the way you are. Be sweet, be kind and be loving. Don't ever stop wanting everything in your life to be covered in glitter! Life is better with sparkles.
We love you Maddy May,
Mommy and Daddy
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