What a difference 9 months makes, Pt 2:
8/30/2006 -7 lbs 5.1 oz, 20.5 inches long
6/1/2007 - 17 lbs, 9.5 oz, 27 inches long
A Very Good Year, Pt. 2
We got a letter in the mail over the weekend - Kathryn made Wind Ensemble - the highest band at her junior high. I believe another "Woo Hoo!" is in order.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
7 random things about me
A little late, but I've been tagged in a round about sort of way. Check out The Bresnan Family Blog, Cup of Joe and Derrick George of the Jungle. (By the way, I have photos of Katy's Vanilla Ice dance from the wedding, bwah hah hah) Don't expect anything too crazy, my mom reads this blog . . .
1. I went by Cori in high school, it's a derivative of my middle name. I was having that usual teenager thing of hating my name and Heather being one of the most popular baby names in the 1970s, there were several others in my life. There's a movie for goodness sake! I decided to be more unique. I gave it up my freshman year of college.
2. I was named Heather not because my parents found it in a baby book (like most of the other Heathers I have met), but because the heather was blooming on the moors when I was born. (2.5 Elena came from a baby name book.)
3. I learned most of my popular 80's music from the show "Kids Incorporated". This is where I first heard "Karma Chameleon", "Jump" and "We Got the Beat". I had the soundtrack cassettes and to put the cherry on the embarrassing sundae, after it ended on Saturday morning, I'd hang out with my best buddy, Yvette and we'd pretend to be band members, in between pretending to be Flashdance and Cyndi Lauper.
4. I have never seen a complete episode of "Desperate Housewives", "Grey's Anatomy", "The Bachelor", "Survivor", "American Idol" or "Big Brother". I enjoy "Dancing with the Stars" but I only watch on Monday. I (unfortunately) enjoy the show "Hell's Kitchen" for some reason, it's train wreck TV at its finest. I think the only truly good reality show I have ever seen was "American High", but it was actually reality.
5. I don't have cable, satellite or DVR. By choice. We do own more than 200 DVDs at last count. Fewer commercials and there's almost always something you enjoy watching.
6. I have a bizarre fear of snakes. I can handle the exotic part of the reptile house - as long as the snakes aren't too big. (Anacondas give me the wiggins, but I can look at cobras) I've been known to totally freak in the domestic section because I have seen too many of those without the glass between us. I nearly stepped on a copperhead as a young kid at my grandparents.
7. Most of my paternal cousins are my parents age. It is a result of my grandparents having 5 children with several years between each. My cousin Carolyn (who has been in the blog recently) is 3 years older than my dad. I grew up playing with my first cousins once removed and I actually understand the whole once removed thing. In a completely opposite situation, Elena is only 5 months older than her youngest cousin, Derrick. She is 3 1/2 months older than Evan.
1. I went by Cori in high school, it's a derivative of my middle name. I was having that usual teenager thing of hating my name and Heather being one of the most popular baby names in the 1970s, there were several others in my life. There's a movie for goodness sake! I decided to be more unique. I gave it up my freshman year of college.
2. I was named Heather not because my parents found it in a baby book (like most of the other Heathers I have met), but because the heather was blooming on the moors when I was born. (2.5 Elena came from a baby name book.)
3. I learned most of my popular 80's music from the show "Kids Incorporated". This is where I first heard "Karma Chameleon", "Jump" and "We Got the Beat". I had the soundtrack cassettes and to put the cherry on the embarrassing sundae, after it ended on Saturday morning, I'd hang out with my best buddy, Yvette and we'd pretend to be band members, in between pretending to be Flashdance and Cyndi Lauper.
4. I have never seen a complete episode of "Desperate Housewives", "Grey's Anatomy", "The Bachelor", "Survivor", "American Idol" or "Big Brother". I enjoy "Dancing with the Stars" but I only watch on Monday. I (unfortunately) enjoy the show "Hell's Kitchen" for some reason, it's train wreck TV at its finest. I think the only truly good reality show I have ever seen was "American High", but it was actually reality.
5. I don't have cable, satellite or DVR. By choice. We do own more than 200 DVDs at last count. Fewer commercials and there's almost always something you enjoy watching.
6. I have a bizarre fear of snakes. I can handle the exotic part of the reptile house - as long as the snakes aren't too big. (Anacondas give me the wiggins, but I can look at cobras) I've been known to totally freak in the domestic section because I have seen too many of those without the glass between us. I nearly stepped on a copperhead as a young kid at my grandparents.
7. Most of my paternal cousins are my parents age. It is a result of my grandparents having 5 children with several years between each. My cousin Carolyn (who has been in the blog recently) is 3 years older than my dad. I grew up playing with my first cousins once removed and I actually understand the whole once removed thing. In a completely opposite situation, Elena is only 5 months older than her youngest cousin, Derrick. She is 3 1/2 months older than Evan.
I've come to a realization
She is an addict . . .
and I am an enabler.
I've been looking at my photos and realized how many have the binky in them, and I was putting the binky back her mouth on the drive in to day care this morning and I realized how dependent the little goober is on it. I had good intentions of getting her off it, except at night by 6 months. Here we are at 9 months and she's still got it. Any suggests? I want her at least mostly off by 1 year. I can't handle cold turkey, the commute is TOO long . . .
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
Memorial Day
First of all I would like to say a sincere and hearty thanks to all of the men and women who have given their lives for our country - so that we have the freedom to take the day off, barbecue in our back yards, and live free. And to those still serving, you are in my prayers. Not as often as you should be, but you are there and I pray you come home safe and soon.
On to the fun and photos. We've had a quiet &wet weekend of shopping, friends, and church. Not much was photo worthy, but nice all the same. This morning, Elena and I got up and played for a while before getting Daddy up. She played with her new ball that I bought her at the grocery store. Elena has entered a new phase - not one I am particulary thrilled with, either. She is now into everything at the grocery store - grabbing stuff out of my hand, out of the cart and off the shelves. This ball gave me about 30 minutes of peaceful shopping, before she decided the lunchmeat was more fun. And it's been more fun at home. Maybe I'll take it back with us next week.
This one is for Aunt Katy and anyone else to who's asked if Elena is ever not happy. The answer is yes. But she is also in general a ham - if she sees a camera, she stops and smiles. Unless she is in a true temper tamtrum, like this morning. A couple of friends were asking me last night if she was ever upset. So I decided to snap a pic. Sorry, Laney. (The cause of the temper tantrum - I handed her to her father so I could get dressed. Yup, big mean mommy. I love this parental preference phase.)
All was better once I was wearing pants and picked her up so I get her some breakfast. Then we headed off to visit with my aunt and my cousin Carolyn. My aunt, Belle, hadn't seen Elena since she was about 3 weeks old and it had been a week for Carolyn, so they had a blast. Elena took it upon herself to prove how un-baby proofed Belle's house is. She took all of the magazines out of the coffee table and if it was within reach and breakable, she went for it. She also expressed her first interest in a electrical plug. Time to get out the plug covers . . .
Playing with cousin Caroline.
Elena and Great Aunt Belle.
Well, tonight is about a quiet dinner and maybe actually watch one of the 3 movies we rented on Saturday.
On to the fun and photos. We've had a quiet &wet weekend of shopping, friends, and church. Not much was photo worthy, but nice all the same. This morning, Elena and I got up and played for a while before getting Daddy up. She played with her new ball that I bought her at the grocery store. Elena has entered a new phase - not one I am particulary thrilled with, either. She is now into everything at the grocery store - grabbing stuff out of my hand, out of the cart and off the shelves. This ball gave me about 30 minutes of peaceful shopping, before she decided the lunchmeat was more fun. And it's been more fun at home. Maybe I'll take it back with us next week.
This one is for Aunt Katy and anyone else to who's asked if Elena is ever not happy. The answer is yes. But she is also in general a ham - if she sees a camera, she stops and smiles. Unless she is in a true temper tamtrum, like this morning. A couple of friends were asking me last night if she was ever upset. So I decided to snap a pic. Sorry, Laney. (The cause of the temper tantrum - I handed her to her father so I could get dressed. Yup, big mean mommy. I love this parental preference phase.)
All was better once I was wearing pants and picked her up so I get her some breakfast. Then we headed off to visit with my aunt and my cousin Carolyn. My aunt, Belle, hadn't seen Elena since she was about 3 weeks old and it had been a week for Carolyn, so they had a blast. Elena took it upon herself to prove how un-baby proofed Belle's house is. She took all of the magazines out of the coffee table and if it was within reach and breakable, she went for it. She also expressed her first interest in a electrical plug. Time to get out the plug covers . . .
Playing with cousin Caroline.
Elena and Great Aunt Belle.Well, tonight is about a quiet dinner and maybe actually watch one of the 3 movies we rented on Saturday.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Cheeri-o-os!
We started giving Elena Cheerios when we're eating. These are from Monday night.
This may look like she's eating them, but she's not. She licks them and then drops them. I'm hoping the actual eating will come soon. She doesn't have any teeth yet, but she's working on it.
Rory has this all figured out. She now knows exactly why there is a baby in the house - to feed her Cheerios. She caught every one that Laney dropped and then cleaned out the high chair.
This may look like she's eating them, but she's not. She licks them and then drops them. I'm hoping the actual eating will come soon. She doesn't have any teeth yet, but she's working on it.
Rory has this all figured out. She now knows exactly why there is a baby in the house - to feed her Cheerios. She caught every one that Laney dropped and then cleaned out the high chair.
This pic was just too cute not to post.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Big girl
In the big tub!
I finally caved in to parental pressure and bathed Laney in the big tub Sunday night. I've been bathing her in the inflatable tub in the kitchen (I like being able to stand), but she is starting to fill it up and she can play with more toys in the big tub. She seemed to have a good time.
And then last night, I'm in a hurry, and we're back to the kitchen counter. Baby steps . . .
I finally caved in to parental pressure and bathed Laney in the big tub Sunday night. I've been bathing her in the inflatable tub in the kitchen (I like being able to stand), but she is starting to fill it up and she can play with more toys in the big tub. She seemed to have a good time.And then last night, I'm in a hurry, and we're back to the kitchen counter. Baby steps . . .
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