Picky Eating

Holly's officially in the "picky toddler" eating phase (per Dr.Hull -- I was worried because she wanted more and more formula and quit eating fruit and most veggies).

She eats mostly formula (in a straw cup), avocados and cheerios.

The other day she got a bit overzealous with the avocado and then fell asleep in her high-chair. It was sooooo adorable! As long as she's eating her formula she's getting all the nutrition she needs, but she does have to learn to eat eventually so we're working on getting it down to three formula cups a day.

I tried to skip the morning cup the other day.... big boo boo.... suffice it to say, she was not happy, she thought it was bottle weaning all over again. So, we will continue to have the morning cup. I'll try one of the mid morning or mid afternoon cups instead.

Sunday we went to Pojo's birthday party -- it was a lot of fun. Holly was so busy, the whole time. Mary and Matthias were helping her a long and Pojo and Grangie were just enammered with their grandbaby!

Monday we went to the St.Vincent De Paul's (Heather & Katie's church) Mommy & Me -- it was lots of fun, we got to play with all kinds of unfamiliar toys.

Yesterday we went to Kindermusik and learned some new signs (which help stimulate additional vocabulary). Holly can now say keys (which she already said, but didn't know it ... she says Key for Katie). We also realized that she is making her own sign for more (or a lot). She touches her right index finger to her left palm.

We're having our floors re-done next week. Holly and I will be at Marmee's during the day while they work on the house. We're looking forward to the adventure!

Holly has decided that it is hilarious to pull Cyndell's tail..... as you can imagine, Cyndell isn't so happy about that. We're working on it.

Holly LOVES her blocks -- her favorite toys right now. We clap together every time she stacks a block. Also, she is OBSESSED with "The Going to Bed Book" by Sandra Boynton. She doesn't want me to read any other bed time books except that one. Over and over and over. It's really cute... but I'm getting a little sick of that book. I think she likes the animals (there's a pink piggy, a cat, a moose, etc...), moon, and boat.

She is so much fun to play with, now days, and she is so adorably cute.... I just love being her Mommy. Better run... we have a play date this morning!

Baby Love at the Ziplock Party at Alec's

Today we went to a Ziploc Party at Alec's. Sherri (Lily's Mom) won the party from an organization called House Parties and we got all kinds of free stuff from Ziploc. Good times! It was at Alec & Kristin's house. At one point Holly went up to Johanna (the twins, Camden & Greyden's Mom) and hugged her... it was super cute. Here's a picture of what happened next....

I don't think I can say this any better, so here's what Johanna had to say about this picture (above). "Here's a picture of Holly being kiss attacked by the twins... I still get all warm and fuzzy thinking about it. And - Holly totally made my day by deliberately coming over to give me a hug!!!"

I LOVE IT!!!

Holly took a two hour nap after we got home! Woo Hoo!!!

Socks in the Toilet & our friend Megan (or is it Eggin'?)

Yesterday Holly deoposited four pairs of socks into the toilet -- before I realized what she was doing! Little sneek. She loves to play in the sock drawer... always good for at least 20 minutes of entertainment while I get ready in the morning. Above is a picture of Holly wearing one of Mommy's socks -- she's convinced they belong on her arms instead of her feet.

We went to story time at the library yesterday. We hadn't been in a while, so it was really nice to sing the "old" songs. Holly decided to say bye to her friend Megan, so she said "ba ba Eggin"... it was soooo cute!! Below is a picture of Megan from one of our recent play dates.

Getting back to it

Well, we've been out of it for a few days. Recovering from our trip to Friendswood (getting back on schedule) and preparing for and throwing a shower for Heather and her soon to be delivered baby Emily.

Monday we went to a Popcorn Playdate at Rian and Kenleigh's house. It was good to see everyone. I've never seen that many flavors of popcorn in one place! Fun times.

Tuesday we did some last minute preparations for Heather's baby shower and we had lunch with Heather and Katie at Gloria's.... YUM!

Today we were at Stephanie Cole's house, which is where we had the shower for Heather. It was a success. Heather's Mom, Nana and several of her friends were there... along with six babies! It was a busy day and lots of good fun. Holly only took one little 45 minute nap, before the shower, so I'm thinking she's going to be easy to put to bed tonight, hopefully.

Holly's naps haven't been going very well lately. She wants to take one short nap in the morning and then that's it. What she needs is one LONG nap in the afternoon. We'll have to work on that. She still loves the word button.... first thing she says when she wakes, last thing she says before bed. I have a video of it.... I need to post it.... maybe tomorrow.... must go bathe Holly.

Play Date at Adam's

Well, it's official....Holly is completely weaned from her bottle (since the weekend after New Years) and is down to one nap per day. My little girl is growing up!

Today we went to a play date at Stephanie and Adam's house. Left is a picture of Kristin & Alec (left) and Stephanie & Adam (right)... Colin is hanging out, too (far right on the floor). It's from a play date at our house during Christmas.

Still haven't finished packing away Christmas decorations... maybe tonight?