Bye Bye Binky

Before Baby Thomas gets here there are lots of things I'd like to do with Mailande to help her prepare to be a Big Sister. These things include:
1. potty training
2. moving out of the crib and into a big girl bed
3. giving up her binky

Tonight on a whim, I decided we should attempt a binky-less night. This way mommy could have a sleepless wkend and all of next week while on break from work. I put Mai down and she was very confused by the lack of binky. It has only been used for bedtime, so the two go hand in hand. She fake cried for about 15 minutes while turning her seahorse music player on again and again. With the music playing, I could tell she was trying to calm herself down. 15 minutes in and she was fast asleep. I'm hoping the rest of the night is just as smooth.

I do have to admit, now that she is asleep, I am feeling a little teary eyed myself about all these big girl changes that Mailande is making. Guess it means she really is growing up. So proud of my sweet baby girl, just wish I could freeze her at this age for a little bit longer.

Alicia and Joe

Early Risers

We were all looking forward to a lazy veteran's day weekend. Instead the whole family was up at 5:30am every morning. Lots of snuggling on the couch for us.

Tonie's Baby Shower

We are so excited for Tonie and Brian, who are expecting their 1st baby boy.

Baby Thomas

Baby Thomas has been hanging out in mommy's tummy for 6 whole months! Only 3 months till we get to see his sweet face! We are all so excited.

Tammy and Marty's Wedding

Mommy, Daddy, Mailande, and Baby Thomas (25weeks)

Happy Halloween

North Carolina

18 months

We went to the doctor for Mailande's 18th month checkup. She was such a big girl, checking on the crying babies, walking the hallways, and flirting and talking with all the doctors and nurses.

Length: 30.5inches
Weight: 20.6lbs (up from the 1st to the 6th percentile)

The doctor was so pleased with Mailande and said that he was very surprised that she wasn't in daycare. He said he had great social skills and was such a well behaved girl. She received 4 shots and took them like a big girl. Her eyes got real wide at the nurse and then she snuggled in my arms with about 30 seconds of tears before she was back to her normal self. Mailande also learned a new word at the doctor's office, "no". She has said that more in the last 3 hours than I think any other word in her whole life. Silly little girl.

Shots

Mai got her 18 month shots yesterday and is enjoying a snuggle fest with mommy and a 102.5 fever today. Sweetest sick baby.