My BIG, little 9 month old!

Nine months old today! Can't believe it...my baby girl is so cute. Her latest...she knows the word "dance" I ask her to show us how she dances and she pops her little knees and stomps one foot! And we say "go Shayne, go Shayne" and she keeps on dancin' and laughs, thinks it's real funny! Her two teeth are way in now and it's so cute to see her toothy grin! She is a character, doing more funny stuff each day.
Well, the holidays are over and it was really fun with it being Shayne's first Christmas! She loved opening presents...from the wrapping paper and boxes to what was actually inside. I am secretly glad they are over though, kind of overwhelming! I will try to post a video of her "dancing" as soon as I can capture it, cause it's hilarious! Wishing you all a wonderful 2008!

Poor Baby :(

My poor little girl is in sooo much pain. Because of her first two teeth of course! I guess for Christmas she actually got her two front (bottom) teeth! Poor little one is sooo not herself though. I can tell she is hurting by the way she jolts her little body and only wants to be with her Mama....even Nana doesn't quite do! And of course her teeth have caused a terrible diaper rash and a red ear (had it checked out...no ear ache at least!) I just hope she gets a break (and me too) before her next ones come in...Besides all that, she is just the cutest little button. She really is doing well considering. She will be nine months soon, I can't believe it. Where does the time go? She is within a couple months, if not one, of walking...I just know it. She is so quick to stand up on everything and is beginning to cruise along the furniture now! When we had her ear checked we got to see how much she weighed! She is a whopping 13.11 But really that is good...that means she gained a pound this last month. She is getting so big and her hair is growing longer and longer down her little back, I actually had to blow dry it tonight! All in all, life is crazy ( these holidays) but great!

Not enough hours...

Wow, it's been a really long time since I've had the "time" to write. I swear, there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done, not to mention to write basically to myself! As therapeutic as this is...can't seem to get to it! I seriously have been freaking out lately (I think the obsessive compulsiveness is kicking in!) about everything that I either have to or want to do. I have broken down and so far have 4 sticky notes next to my fridge with notes of what I need "to do" or what I need to buy at various stores...this is how boggled my mind is! So, don't be shocked if you come over and I have turned into one large yellow square, a sticky note. For today, most duties are done...maybe I will spend a little time on my hobby (something for myself, unbelievable)! Uh oh, baby is up...back to the real world!

Just Like Me!

Too bad our baby girl got my traits...as far as being impatient, getting easily frustrated, throwing tantrums and super crazy about wanting HER way! I can already see it...she starts crawling and because she can't figure out how to get back to her bottom to sit up, she puts her head down and starts SCREAMING in frustration! She got everything else of her dad's, why couldn't she get his "cool as a cucumber" personality and super crazy patience?? Oh well, maybe she'll grow out of it...wait, I never did!

Sooooo Big...but still so little!

My baby girl crawled for the first time last week! It is such a cute little crawl and so weird to see her down on the floor, such a little thing in this big bad world! She got lots of practice all weekend while we were away in Texas visiting fam..and her big little cousin was great inspiration to move about! She still wishes she could walk though! I can't imagine that stage...I am still soaking up the reality of her crawling...let's not move too fast people. I will update you on how skinny I am after I have been chasing her around the house now that she will be into EVERYTHING!!! I love my little crawler!

Wiggle Worm!

Oh my gosh...this little girl is such a wiggler already. She wiggles and wriggles her way until she is almost out of your arms! She is sitting up for longer periods of time and goes from sitting up to her hands and knees all on her own. I am so nervous to have a mobile little girl who already loves getting into things! She is drawn to cell phones and remotes, uh oh !! She has been a very good girl considering being cooped up inside with all the fires and smoke. By the way, god bless anyone who has had to evacuate, we have been fortunate enough to stay put and only have the smoke and ash to deal with. Well, it's almost time for 7 month pics, I can't believe it!! Stay safe and be on the lookout for more Kodak gallery!!

Sweet Life!

How can I...me....have a six month old (and a beautiful one at that)?? I am in shock (in a good way) everyday! I love her so much, with all her expression and wonder...what must life look like through the eyes of such a little thing!? Today I have a break...Nana is taking her to Sea World, after we do her Halloween Pics (thanks Kalyn)! And although I love having breaks...I already miss her! Even down for her nap, I can't wait to hear her cry for me to come get her! I can't belive it's October, life goes by even faster with a baby, no joke. I know all you mommy friends of mine know what Im talking about! Well, here's a shout out and tribute to how hard working all us mom's are. Especially my very dear friend that works full time, has an 8 year old in all sorts of activities, and a almost 2 year old. Besides being a mom we are often...

1. Multi-taskers on steroids

2. Comedians

3. Chauffers

4. Storytellers

5. Dancers

6. Actors

7. Accountants

8. Cleaners/organizers

9. Wives (that is an understatement!)

10. Singers

11. Clowns

12. Pillows

13. Shoulders to cry on

And the list goes on...but at the end of the day, I love being a mom!