Today is a big day for baby girl! OK, maybe it is more of a big day for me. Saya baby is moving to the next infant room, Infant Room II, at her daycare this morning. She had progressed nicely the last few months so she was more than ready to make the move to the next room which usually is done around their first birthday.
Her cousin, Sequoia, also made the move earlier than her 1st birthday. Since those two kiddies are so close to each other, the hubs and I believe that they "pushed" each other. When Sequoia was starting to walk, Saya was right behind her trying to do the same thing. Now, they will get that chance again since they have been separated for the last few weeks. The "new" teacher and us parents believe Saya & Sequoia are going to run that room. Watch out little babies... These girls are taken over! :)
I will say that I do know that Saya will miss her teachers, Miss Terri, Miss Tami and Miss Sue. She has grown quite fond of these women and rightfully so as she has spent the last 8 months of her life with them. Luckily, they are only a room away. One of the things that I love about this place was that teachers from the different rooms have introduced themselves to the children at some point which makes transitioning a little easier for the little ones. She also has spent a few days each week with the kids from the next room to get her acquainted on how things work.
I know this isn't kindergarten graduation or anything as big but this is another step for Mommy. My baby is growing up and I haven't been able to fully digest that idea yet. I just want her to stay a baby forever! Even last night the hubs and I were reminiscing about the little sounds and cries she used to make. There are so many of these little moments that I just cherish so much but on the other hand I do realize that there will be many more moments in the future to treasure.
So here's to what's in store for the future! Go Saya! Go!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
PROJECT 365: 5.20.2011 - 5.26.2011
5.22.2011 - Nap time w/ Unicorn after long day
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Saya - 11 Month Update
Happy 11 Months Saya Baby!
We are almost there! Saya's 1st birthday is just 1 month away! The next month I will be in full birthday party planning mode. Let's just hope that I can get this put together without going insane :)
Age: 11 Months
Weight: 20+ lbs (TBD @ next appt. end of June)
Height: 29 in +
Milestones:
- 1 day before her 10 month "birthday," Saya started walking full time and she hasn't stopped since. As if she wasn't already all over the place, she is even more now. She loves to walk in between rooms from the kitchen, dining room, living room and foyer. Her walk is just so adorable. We even came up with her nickname, Saya-Zilla, because it looks like she is stomping around.
- Saya's coordination is becoming more developed and stronger each day. She can lift up a ball and walk with it without falling, climb herself onto chairs or her riding toys (actually just about anything), "ride" her riding toys, tries to stack blocks, tries to strap herself into her booster seat, etc.
- She is paying attention more and trying to copy-cat whomever she is around from her talking to her actions.
- Saya has FINALLY said Mama! It isn't as clear as "Dada" yet but she is getting there. You have no idea how it warms my heart to hear that little girl call for me. I am getting a little teary-eyed right now.
- Whatever she is saying, it seems as if she is saying it at the right time. For instance, when she sees someone, it sounds like she says "hello" or we are playing with her and we ask "again?" and it sounds like she tries to say the word "again".
- Saya is talking and singing more and more. She will babble to her toys as if she is carrying a conversation with them. Daycare has been reporting the same saying that she is talking and singing a lot, as if she is telling a story.
- She is eating more solid foods and less formula and also been drinking her formula out of her sippy cup throughout the day instead of the bottle. This is a requirement for when she moves to Infant Room II at her daycare, so we have been working hard on this.
- Speaking of her future move to the next room. Saya has developed pretty quickly and has become a little on the dangerous side for Infant Room I as she is climbing the toys and moving furniture around (even with kids in them), so they are moving her on May 31st instead of waiting for her 1st birthday to arrive.
- This really happened at least a month ago but Saya gave up her pacifier or Bobo (what we call it) on her own. One night she just didn't need it to soothe her. A month before then she was just using it as a teether.
- She is recognizing people that she has seen before especially her cousin Ayden. With some people, like her other cousin Sequoia she becomes ecstatic and screams in excitement when she sees her. Them two are like 2 peas in a pod. I am so thankful that she will grow up with her.
- Saya is starting to give out more kisses. They are open mouth but very cute none the less. She kind of forces them on you, lol.
Challenges:
- As other children do, she puts EVERYTHING in her mouth. From fuzz to shoes, if it is on the floor or within reach, it will be in her mouth. I am definitely looking forward to the time where even a small piece of a paper towel will be safe to fall to the ground.
- Saya loves doors. Any door she finds, she becomes fully interested in it and wants to open and close. This is not so great for places outside the home where you can't baby proof.
- Stairs are a problem as well. She just loves to climb stairs and if you block the stairs, she will try to find other ways of climbing them. Again, how do you baby proof the baby proof?
- Diaper changing is almost impossible most of the time and this too has been going on for months now. She squirms and attempts to turn when we try to put her diaper on and not to mention she screams bloody murder. We've been told to put the diaper on while she stands or sits but this is pretty hard. Guess we are going to have to learn.
- No changes in the sleep department especially when she is sick. She woke up 3 times last night for food. Maybe a growth spurt? I hope so!
- She still doesn't prefer to eat any earlier than 10ish. She will nibble here and there but full meals are not accepted or at least in our house they aren't. Also, if she is surrounded by people especially ones she is not too familiar with you can forgo the food all together. She won't eat well at all. Not even drink either.
- Speaking of drinking. A lot of times when she takes a drink from her sippy cup, she will swish in her mouth and then immediately spit it out soaking any top she is wearing. Sure this is normal but can also be frustrating especially when she is dressed all cute.
Appearance:
- Her feet are definitely growing. They grew a half size in less than a month, so she is now a 4.5 in shoes.
- Her 12 month clothing fits perfectly and some 18 month clothing is starting to fit. With both sizes though, the length of things are still a little long. I am hoping she gets Papi's long legs and not my short stumpy ones.
- She is still pretty pale, her hair is lightening up a little and her eyes are still blue/gray/green. No real changes there. Her hair is obviously getting longer and filling in more.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
My Eyes and Ears MUST Be Deceiving Me...
Within the last 24 hours I have seen and heard some really great and exciting news.
First things first.
THEO's GYROS is coming to Bethlehem!! My Pops called me last night to let me know that he saw a sign up saying "Theo's is coming." For those of you that don't know me or my obsession with this place, this is really big news. Theo's Gyros is only in Bethlehem one time of the year during the Musikfest, so at that time I tend to eat one of their gyros a day for dinner (or try to :)). Please spare me the "that can't be good for you lecture." Last year was the only year that I couldn't make it to the fest to get one because of the extreme heat and my newborn at the time but my parents brought it to me on the last day. OMGoodness!
I stumbled upon these amazing gyros back in '98 when I was in high school and still to this date I haven't found a better gyro. Some like, Johnnie's Drive-in, have come close but still can't take that title in my opinion. So every chance I get, I try to introduce another newbie to it. My hubby was one of my victims a few years ago and he too has been in search for the better gyro and has failed. I think the funny part of it, is that I have practically grown up with one of the cooks there. I don't know his name but I have seen him every year since '98, so he knows my ever changing face so well. I just hope that this new place will not disappoint! Oh man, now I want one :|
I have even more exciting news...
I am not one to step on the scale often. It isn't a fear I have, it's just that I don't care. I think there is too much emphasis on the number when in all honesty your health is determined by many factors. Back when I was SUPER thin and in great shape, the scale still said 135 lbs, so you can imagine how the numbers can fool you. Now, let me state that I know I am overweight. This I won't deny but I am not going to stress myself out over my weight because I know when I start losing, it will be inches first and the number may or may not follow immediately.
Having said that, I decided to get on the scale, just to see where I was at. When I saw the number, I thought my eyes were deceiving me. I dropped another 3 pounds! In total, I am down 6 pounds. The funny part is that I haven't really changed much of my eating and I haven't worked out yet. It may be contributed to my nearly 2 month fasting of any soda, diet or not, and the fact that my daughter is walking around so I am chasing her more often. Plus, constantly carrying a 20+ lb. baby has to do something for me. This is exciting! Now if I can kill the last 44 pounds! Okay, did I just contradict myself? Ah, who cares! I know what I have to do, so I just have to suck it up and do it. Here's to completing this goal! I can't wait to wear my wedding rings again!
Have a great week my fab followers!!
XOXO
First things first.
THEO's GYROS is coming to Bethlehem!! My Pops called me last night to let me know that he saw a sign up saying "Theo's is coming." For those of you that don't know me or my obsession with this place, this is really big news. Theo's Gyros is only in Bethlehem one time of the year during the Musikfest, so at that time I tend to eat one of their gyros a day for dinner (or try to :)). Please spare me the "that can't be good for you lecture." Last year was the only year that I couldn't make it to the fest to get one because of the extreme heat and my newborn at the time but my parents brought it to me on the last day. OMGoodness!
I stumbled upon these amazing gyros back in '98 when I was in high school and still to this date I haven't found a better gyro. Some like, Johnnie's Drive-in, have come close but still can't take that title in my opinion. So every chance I get, I try to introduce another newbie to it. My hubby was one of my victims a few years ago and he too has been in search for the better gyro and has failed. I think the funny part of it, is that I have practically grown up with one of the cooks there. I don't know his name but I have seen him every year since '98, so he knows my ever changing face so well. I just hope that this new place will not disappoint! Oh man, now I want one :|
I have even more exciting news...
I am not one to step on the scale often. It isn't a fear I have, it's just that I don't care. I think there is too much emphasis on the number when in all honesty your health is determined by many factors. Back when I was SUPER thin and in great shape, the scale still said 135 lbs, so you can imagine how the numbers can fool you. Now, let me state that I know I am overweight. This I won't deny but I am not going to stress myself out over my weight because I know when I start losing, it will be inches first and the number may or may not follow immediately.
Having said that, I decided to get on the scale, just to see where I was at. When I saw the number, I thought my eyes were deceiving me. I dropped another 3 pounds! In total, I am down 6 pounds. The funny part is that I haven't really changed much of my eating and I haven't worked out yet. It may be contributed to my nearly 2 month fasting of any soda, diet or not, and the fact that my daughter is walking around so I am chasing her more often. Plus, constantly carrying a 20+ lb. baby has to do something for me. This is exciting! Now if I can kill the last 44 pounds! Okay, did I just contradict myself? Ah, who cares! I know what I have to do, so I just have to suck it up and do it. Here's to completing this goal! I can't wait to wear my wedding rings again!
Have a great week my fab followers!!
XOXO
Friday, May 20, 2011
PROJECT 365
Found this awesome idea of documenting the next 365 days of my life via pictures that I take (thanks, Pink Sass!). It will be pictures of anything and everything that I want.
This is going to be fun!
I do apologize in advance, these bad boys won't be of great quality.
Stay tuned!
:)
Things That...
Suck!
:(
Gas Prices... $40 for a half tank - Grrr
My Long Commute
Cancer
Auto Immune Diseases & Other incurable diseases
Auto Immune Diseases & Other incurable diseases
Fires...that destroy
Pants that are tight when you put on and are loose at the end of the day
LIARS
People who always have to criticize something
Cold weather
Being lactose intolerant
High cost of healthy & organic foods
Rainy weekends
Over aggressive + impatient drivers
2 - lane main highways in highly populated areas (I76 + I476)
Pot holes
Thieves
Short battery life
LONG meetings
Computer rebooting on its own
Hackers
People who think they are perfect
To Be Continued....
Being lactose intolerant
High cost of healthy & organic foods
Rainy weekends
Over aggressive + impatient drivers
2 - lane main highways in highly populated areas (I76 + I476)
Pot holes
Thieves
Short battery life
LONG meetings
Computer rebooting on its own
Hackers
People who think they are perfect
To Be Continued....
With everything going on, I needed to rant a little bit. Sorry! What are some things that you think suck?
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