Wednesday, February 23, 2011

One year ago today...

We went to the hospital at 5 am...I was smiling and happy, despite the very early hour and at 8 am we welcomed Olivia June into our lives.  We cant beleive it has been a year, its gone by fast with many great times, and many hard times.  I am sure there are more to come.  But we are so thankful for Olivia and all the joy she brings!!

Some updates since i havent posted here in forever-

  • She got a clean bill of health today at her checkup! (and four shots!- she did great!)
  • She weights 21 pounds, 6 oz and is tall- but i forget the exact number and its in her room where she is sleeping.
  • She has four teeth up top and four on bottom and I wonder if more are coming soon...
  • She generally sleeps from 7 - 7 which is AWESOME- so greatful- and takes two naps for 45 min during the day.
  • She LOVES to eat, especially whatever we are having:)  She says "mm, mm, mm" till she gets some.
  • We are very nervous about discipline, well at least I am.  She has a will and a loud voice/scream, and I have little discipline, so we shall see:)
  • She started crawling soon after christmas.  She now cruises all over, and can even stand for almost a minute on her own, especially if she doesnt realize she is doing it.
  • She loves to say HI- hi hi hi hi- sometimes with a wave, wherever we go.  She can also say dada, doggie, maybe mama... we r working on it:)
  • She can do "touchdown" with her arms up, or now we just say "yea"
  • She loves to dance, whenever there is music on:)  So cute!
  • Yesterday she was having a blast putting blocks in and out of her bucket.
Building during our staff in training meeting...she loves knocking things down, but this actually remained up for awhile.

Reading

Turning the TV on...
 Ok, this makes me laugh SO much.  The only "comfort" thing olivia really has is her pacifers, which she has 5 but they are in her bed only and go on trips with us for emergencies.  However, she has multiple soft blankets and stuffed animals that I personally would carry around with me if I could.  The other night, I had finished folding laundry and had a clean rag to put back downstairs.  I look over and Olivia is holding it close, snuggling with it!  a rag!!!  so I go get her three blanket options- she still wants the rag!!!  My only consolation is that the rag is one of daddys old shirts...so maybe it just reminds her of daddy:)  oh olivia!

Thank you Nate for a Great Bday and Vday :)