Get This Off Of ME!!!!

Grace always tries to take off her bib. Ha ha.... this one is a snap one. She couldn't do it. This was before she got sick - so no.... I'm not that mean. This was probably 4 days ago during her snack time. Cheerios and strawberries - YUMMY!! Grace is still under the weather. She is now having it come from both ends. I know- poor thing!!! But she is still playing, laughing, and in a good mood, so I can't say it's horrible. But I hope this bug goes away soon. She's had 4 baths today already. See- when she has a blow out (diarrhea) it's the kind that come out the front, back, and down the legs. Very messy and smelly. (Maybe TMI - I know!) So that for sure calls for a bath. Now when she throws up- again, it's every where and even sometimes in her hair. So that of course calls for a bath. Anyway- we will hope and pray this is coming to an end. She's not eating- just drinking fluids. So we'll see!!

Poor Grace

It all started at 12:00 AM. We were all sleeping so soundly, when I heard Grace do this swallow/gag sound. I jumped up, grabbed her, and then it started- throwing up!!! She's never been like this before. I mean yes- she's thrown up, but not like this. She caught a bug of some sort. The nurse said they are seeing this all over. Either throw up- or diarrhea. Anyway, we spent the night changing her, bathing her, and keeping her comfortable. She was on and off until 4:30. I felt so bad for her. I hate when she is sad or sick. BUT- now she is feeling a little better. I let her watch Dora more than ever today. We are having a Dora marathon. I guess that's all you can do with a sick one. Plus- I want her to rest up:) She is acting herself- so it shouldn't be too much longer until she is 100%. I did give her some crackers and water. I tried to feed her some soup- but I could tell she was not feeling up to it. So I gave her a Popsicle and called it good. I'm sure by the end of the day she will be all better.

Say What????

Grace is becoming such a silly girl. I just have to laugh sometimes. She is really starting to talk now. She can say almost anything I say (not exactly- but pretty close) and it's just so cute. Sometimes she will say, "Coat- bye- bye!" And head over to her coat, and then to the stroller. I guess she REALLY wants to get out of the house. She will also put her toes to her mouth and say "Toe- bite!" I love how she is starting to put two words together. Some other favorites, "Appel, Nana (banana), gogurt (yogurt), outside (REALLY- just like that), socks, shoes, pts (pants), bath, bubbles, and actually the list goes on and on, but you get my drift. When I say almost anything- I mean it!! I love it. It's easier to communicate now that she can tell me what she wants. Oh and her eating- Ummmm let's just say we are working on that. She has become my picky little girl. I am having a hard time finding a variety of foods she likes. She really won't try new things- and sometimes won't even eat what she does like. So I do what I can. She is still pretty high on the weight chart- so I think it's ok for now. Her new favorite snack is microwave popcorn. OK that's all I have tonight!! Superbowl is over now- so I am going to bed.

Wow- What will they think of next?

Grace got such a cool toy for Christmas that we are just starting to use. She's still a bit young but hey - who knows!! It's called Tag Junior by Leap Frog. Basically it's a series of books with a little white hand held gadget - called Tag Junior. You place the Tag over the book page by page, and it reads the story to you. You can even just put the Tag on any animal, object, plant, or ANYTHING and it will tell you what it is and/or sing a song too. It's really neat and Grace loves it. You download the books from the computer (after you buy them from the store). So far we have one- but that will change soon. It's also neat b/c all the characters have different voices and make different sounds. I thought if I get her used to it now- but the time baby #2 comes, I can send Grace off to "read" on her own!!! ha ha. We'll see.

But Mom....... I'm Tired!!!

Sometimes when we have a busy morning with play dates and running around to do, Grace gets so sleepy at lunch time. I try to hurry and feed her because I know if she doesn't eat before our 2 hour nap- she will wake up sooner. (I count on those 2 hour naps these days!!) I was able to feed her, and I tried to keep her up with a Popsicle so that I could eat- but it was NOT happening!! She started to fall asleep. I cleaned her off and we both went to sleep. It's just sooooo cute!!!

Whatever Works!!!!!!

Sad but true story!!! So I've been on the hunt for a bubble blow stick. You know the stick in the bubbles that you use to blow them. I lost the one we had- and NO stores seem to have bubbles right now. SO.... what did mommy find??? The end of a duster stick. HA HA!! I know- it's crazy , but it really works. Plus, Grace loves it!! She will see the bubbles under the sink and repeat, "bubble, bubble", until I pull it out. So this morning after breakfast- she played with her bubbles. I guess it cleans her tray,,,, the floor,,,, the fridge,,,,, and her various body parts!! If you catch my drift- it's a very messy time!!! BUT of course fun!!!

Water on the Window Ledge!!

Grace and Kian had some water on the window ledge. They are just so cute!!

All Done!!!

I am not sure what it is with putting her feet up..... but this is how Grace lets me know she is all done eating. She will push the tray away and push her feet out. She will then sit quietly until I wash her face and hands off. So silly!!!!

Silly Couch Fun!

Grace and Kian love to jump on the couch. They both start giggling so hard!! They sure do know how to make the best of all these snow days!!!

Window Fun

Grace is becoming my little climber. She is on the loose exploring new things to climb. She is starting to keep me on my toes. That's good though :). The more I move, the more exercise I get!!! It's snowing again- HARD!! I can't believe how much we've been getting. I feel like we're in Alaska!!!

Choo Choo

Grace loves playing with her train set. Grammy had it for her in MI during Christmas and decided to send it our way!!

I Can Read!!!

Grace and I practice her flash cards everyday. Out of about 30 she knows 22. So we will keep working on it. She is even getting the sounds down.

Giddy Up Daddy!!

It doesn't take much to please Grace. A box and a jump rope will make her day.... or night. She loves to be pulled in boxes or the laundry basket. It's cute- but mamma gets tired sometimes!! oh well- I look at it as my work out. I'm glad when Adeyiza is home to take over for a bit!!!!