We have had several new developments in this past few weeks.
First off Anna is now in her own big girl bed (really just a mattress on her floor). She loves it though and sleeps like a doll. This was all part of the big "W" process. That's right as of last night Anna is officially weaned!!! We have been working toward this for a few months, dropping feedings here and there. She was down to nursing once a day, that was at about 2 am. We were going to stop that next week, when Drew is finished with his finals. Then 2 nights ago Anna just slept through the night! It was great. Last night she woke up and I went in and all she wanted me to do was give her a little back rub for a minute. It was great! I think she will be done with her night wakings in the next few months as well.
As for the Eyes, there are three things that have to do with eyes that having been happening for us lately. The first is that Anna's new favorite game (it is actually about a month old, and she isn't as interested in it now) is called blind walking. She likes to put purses, dish rags, shirts, you name it, over her eyes and walk around. Then she gets really unhappy when she crashes into the wall (what was she expecting?). The next big development is that she had her MMR last week and is now covered in spots. It has to do with her eyes because the spots on her face have become rather plentiful and are now almost underlining her eyes. So, we had to post pone family pictures (that were scheduled for Friday) again. They have been postponed for one reason or another by the photographer several times. Now when we were all set, we had to postpone it - go figure!
The Third and final Eye related event is a BIG one. Anna said her first word other than mama and dada! It was facilitated by moving into her own room on her own bed, because when she is going to bed I lay down next to her and she tends to poke me in the eye. Then last week I kept saying "eye" every time she did it, and she said it back. She says it with quite an accent most times (I can usually get her to try a few times and she will say it correctly) but it is very exciting!
Oh my. Anna is becoming such a big girl. Her big bed. She is growing and becoming a smart girl. But poking your eye - must hurt. I also liked that blind walking game but in truth I was pretty blind with my eyes. Getting excited to go on the trip with you all. LY, Dad
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't imagine Luke being in a big boy bed. That would be a miracle, but I'm not that brave, yet. I'm so thrilled for you that she is weaned! How freeing. Enjoy yourself!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many things happening in a short period of time. Isn't it amazing how they sometimes wean themselves without too much effort on the mom's part? You'll need to post a video of her saying her new words. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteAwww. I can hardly believe she is growing up so fast. What a cutie. And a world traveler. How many wee ones can say at that tender young age they have been so many places. I am so glad you have photos to journalize the trips for her. You must be so happy to have a bit of freedom and time to sleep without getting up at night. Humm maybe time to think about a little sister of brother. (ha ha) You are such a good mom. Glad to hear things are going so well and you are enjoying motherhood. Wish you were closer!
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