Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Yesterday, we went to Betty Brinn Children's Museum for a get together with some ladies from a photography board I frequent.  We had so much fun!  The lighting was crazy though -- it was constantly changing every couple steps and I finally gave up caring at one point because I couldn't keep up with changing my settings fast enough *and* keep my eye on Kaydence (she is getting fast!).  Here are some of the photos though.

 

I have a toddler!!!

Kaydence turned 1 years old on Sunday!  We had a little party with family and friends at our house -- we had a great time.  Poor Kaydence woke up with a cold the morning of her party.  Her nose was dripping like a faucet all day and her little eyes were red and watery.  Poor baby!  She was such a little trooper though.

We also had her 1 year doctor appointment on Monday.  She is 16 lbs, 28 3/4 in long, and her head is 44 1/4 cm.  She is such a little peanut!  The doctor isn't too concerned about her weight, but did say to start her on whole milk right away.  She said she should be getting 4 ounces/4 times a day.  She said she usually tells patients to steer clear of the bottle and put the milk in a sippy, but because she wants her to get all the milk she can, she said we should give it to her in a bottle.  She also said to add Carnation to it for the extra calories and to sweeten it a bit.  Well, we tried giving her a bottle Monday night before bed and it was *not* happening.  We have tried several times since and she refuses (even with the Carnation)!  Now whenever she sees the bottle she cries and pushes it away.  I tried giving it to her in a sippy cup and that didn't go over either.  Someone told me their little one doesn't drink milk unless they do 50/50 orange juice and milk.  I tried that tonight and she did drink about 5 ounces.  Another friend mixes coconut milk and whole milk, which I may also try.  I have no freezer stash anymore so I can't really mix breastmilk with it since my supply has completely tanked.  Going through this new phase, I'm reminded of when I first had her and I was dealing with the struggles of breastfeeding...never knowing if she was getting enough, etc.

On top of her rejecting whole milk, she is on another solids strike.  I'm hoping it's just because of her top teeth coming in.  Her pedi wants me to call her in two weeks to let her know how she is doing.  I really hope we get over this hump soon!

I have such a social butterfly on my hands.  Today, we went to the grocery store and she was hamming it up with everyone she met...she would flash this big smile and say "hi," which she says quite often these days.  I think she knew she was getting lots of attention.

Well, I leave you with some pictures from her birthday party.

Daddy's Little Valentine

We were able to get outside for a bit today before Teirney's parents left town.  Kaydence celebrated her *first* Valentine's Day lovin' on her daddy.  I love these!

Snow Angel

We got a ton of snow the last couple days, so I figured it was about time I take Kaydence out to play in the snow for the *first* time today.  And by "play," I mean lie there motionless.  She was literally unable to move (or even sit up) because of her puffy snowsuit -- it was hilarious!  We didn't stay out very long, but maybe we'll get another chance to go out this weekend.

11 months

Kaydence turned 11 months today (2/7)!  I can hardly believe it!  I know I say that every month, but it really is true.

It seems like she is doing something new every day now.  Yesterday she started climbing the stairs for the first time and today she started trying to climb onto her wheely bug all by herself.  She is also talking a ton!

Here are the following words she can say (and when I say "words," I mean  they are probably more like sounds because she is starting to repeat words after us):

Mama
Dada
Hi
Dog
Giraffe
All Done
Bird

Hmmm...I think there are more.  I may have to add to that list later when I think of them, just so I have this as a documentation. ;-)  We also think she tried to say Grandmom and Grandad this weekend, but who knows for sure.  She also makes the "this" (sounds like "dis") sound when she points to something, but we're not really sure where she would have picked that up. 

She has been eating so much better (knock on wood).  I think I can officially say she is done with purees.  She will still eat pureed fruit from time to time, but we've gone a week now with just giving her table food and she has really enjoyed it -- she refuses the purees for the most part.  My only concern is that I'm not sure she is getting enough veggies because she usually avoids eating them when we put them on her tray.  But I guess she did eat some carrots tonight.

Kaydence is walking really well now...she rarely crawls.  I think my life just got busier now that she is climbing things.  Yikes...that scares me a little. 

Well, it's late, so I will try and post another update later this week.

Until then, here is my 11 month old.  ::sniff, sniff::  Not the greatest photos.  I have the hardest time taking her picky sticky photo now since she does.not sit still.  These were the only ones (out of *many*) that were just okay.  Even Grandmom and Grandad couldn't keep her attention long enough for me to get a shot in focus.  ::sigh:: Oh well, what am I going to do?  Gotta love her. ;-)