All About Us: August 2010

Friday, August 20, 2010

Amber is 6 months

Yesterday, Amber was 6 months! Amber is growing so fast and we are just trying to remember as much of this stage as we can! So, this is Amber at 6months...

18.9 lbs, 26.25 inches
she laughs, babbles, and smiles a lot
she has mastered the skill of unsupported sitting
she can stand for brief periods at furniture
she still doesn't have much interest in rolling, however, she did roll stomach to back today and Leah captured that great shot of her in mid roll!
she tries to scoot/crawl during tummy time
she likes to play with her feet and suck on her big toe
she is sporting a new style with her cranio cap which she wears about 22 hours each day
she is starting to eat veggies along with her rice cereal- on the menu so far- green beans and peas...she doesn't seem to have any trouble with new foods!
she loves to take her bath
she is still a fantastic night time sleeper, however, naps still are not established...usually cat naps, but starting to note a morning and afternoon routine
she loves her big sister!
she has experienced her first time: going to the movies ($1 kids show), weekend away from mommy and daddy which was spent with Nonna and Grandpa (along with big sister), sitting in the stroller without her car seat, sitting in a restaurant high chair, sitting in a shopping cart, sitting in her high chair at home, swinging in her swing

I took this video on 8/15/10. Love how Leah tries to get Amber's attention...

So, last night I was talking to Leah on the phone as she is up at the cabin. Here is a portion of that conversation which I just found adorable and funny! She is talking about the CMT Crossroads DVD of Taylor Swift and Def Leppard

Leah: "Mommy, I really like that Taylor CD (she means DVD). I like how she is talking about the song and then she sings it. But, Mommy, Taylor doesn't need help singing, does she?"

Mommy (unaware of where this was headed): "No, honey, she doesn't need help"

Leah: "Well, Mommy, then why is that boy helping her sing. Taylor doesn't need help singing!"

Oh, too cute

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Just the highlights

7/28 - I chaperoned Leah's field trip to Como Zoo. It was so much fun. Glad I was able to take the day off to do this! Fun to see Leah with her school friends.

7/28-7/31 - Leah spends time with Nonna and Grandpa at the cabin and just can't stop taking about it when she comes home. When asked if she missed mommy, she said no, but that she wished that Amber was there!

7/31 - we celebrated my beautiful goddaughter, Kaysee's first birthday

8/2-8/6 - Leah gets to go to Day Camp at Jam Hops (gymnastics) and just loves it. They did gymnastics, crafts, had a field trip to a pool, bike day, water day, movie day and Mexican day

8/10 - Amber gets her Cranio Cap. After a lot of thought, we decided that we would get her one to shape her head as it is an easy fix now, and not fixable later if her head doesn't grow correctly. She was born with a flat spot on the back of her head due to position in utero which also caused a mild torticollis. Her flat spot was not filling out and this should help it grow correctly. She did very well weaning into wearing it, and now will wear it 22 hours/day for about 2-4 months.

8/14- My mom, Leah, Amber and I go to Stillwater primarily to take Leah to Teddy Bear Park- which she loved. Leah also enjoyed spending time by the river and seeing the big boats