Tuesday, September 17, 2013

It's the little things

A few things that I am excited about these days:

Reverse Osmosis water: It's the only type of water you can buy that does not contain fluoride. This week, I bought enough for pretty much just Iris to have, but I'm hoping to get better about getting enough for our whole family.

Cooler weather: It's been cool enough in the mornings (because the little lady rises with or before the sun) to open the windows and get some fresh air. Come on fall! It's my favorite time of year. 

New pajamas: Ok, this might not seem like a big deal to most, but I haven't been satisfied with my pjs pretty much since I had Iris. Last week, I ordered some off amazon and am in love. 

My moby wrap: I loved wearing Iris in the moby wrap when she was younger, but she became too wiggly for it. However, I tried it again when she was teething and needing to be close to mommy, and it was a hit! She laughed and clapped, and I was able to clean the kitchen.

Who's Line is It Anyway?: This is a TV show that started in the UK (maybe in the late 90's?), and was brought to the US when I was in high school. I have fond memories of my mom and I laughing at all the improv skits. Well, it's back on the air, and RJ and I watch it and laugh together every week. It's like a mini date in the middle of the week.

Monday, September 16, 2013

10 Months

I can't believe our little girl is 10 months old!

What Iris is up to:

Favorite food: scrambled eggs and plain whole milk yogurt
Loves her paci
Learning self control by not rolling on the changing table
Crawling all over the house
Pulling up on everything
Taking a few steps while holding on to furniture 
Discovered and loves to splash in the dog's water bowl
Taking 2-3 naps a day (still napping best in Mommy's arms)
Nursing once at night, but waking up twice
Nursing about every 2.5 hours during the day
Clapping to music or just to have fun
Plays the xylophone 
Likes to play catch
Knows exactly what she wants and goes for it
Spirited
Determined 
Babbling mimics the rhythm of speech 
Learning the word 'no'
Liking the car more now that we have a van
Busy
Intensely studies things
Loves to be chased by Mommy or Daddy
Laughing all the time
Just got her first tooth
Loves to be around and play with other babies





We love you, little girl!



Wednesday, September 11, 2013

A tooth!

Iris finally has a tooth! I was so nervous about the process, because you often hear these awful stories of babies feeling so sick while teething. Honestly though, I didn't even notice really. Monday morning when I was changing her diaper, there it was! Looking back over the weekend, she was extra clingy, but that was it! She got her left lateral incisor, which is not your typical first tooth. Our little free spirit does things her own way!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!