Been under the weather this past week. Charlotte woke with a fever Monday and stayed home with Daddy. Tuesday morning - no fever, so off we went to Vesa's. She had a pretty good day; was just a little quieter than normal. The trek home is where it got real interesting - ever have a child vomit ALL OVER THE BACK SEAT?
Yeah. She did. It was awful. Thank goodness we were pretty much in the drive way when it happened. Scooped her out in a towel and headed straight for the bathtub. She had major chills and a sudden fever of 104. Not fun.
I stayed home with her Wednesday and we took a trip to the doc. Got some anti-vomit medication and a sure fire diagnosis of 'the virus that is going around' that she probably picked it up from our trip to Imagine It! What a souvenir!
We are still home today since it's been less that 24 hours since her last fever. No sign of another, so far, today. Poor thing. It's been a tough couple of days - for everyone.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Weekly Words
Bean. Juice. You name it, she pretty much says it. It's getting to the point where it's hard to remember! Thinking of taking "Charlotte's Words" (over on the right) down. It's only going to get longer and we're going to run out of space soon!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Imagine It!
Our trip with Nana to Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta...
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Swim Lessons With Daddy
Finally got some shots of Charlotte with Daddy in swim class! They are a bit blurry, I know - I have to steer clear and remain out of sight Charlotte doesn't freak - I took them from outside and through a window. Oh, the things parents do! Here's a little video too...
Swim Lessons With Daddy, originally uploaded by MamaBeaker.
Swim Lessons With Daddy, originally uploaded by MamaBeaker.
Weekly Words
Nona (Banana). Beebop (Freeze Pop). Bakes (Grapes) has now turned into Beaks; don't know why. Sh-wopper (Chopper).
2+ word phrases are also increasing! Mommy sit. Baby sit. Bye-bye Daddy (...Mommy, Baby...). Yesterday on Skype, she told Mimi and Gra-d, "Baby beebop (freezpop) too," because she had been 'sharing' a freezepop with Baby earlier in the day.
2+ word phrases are also increasing! Mommy sit. Baby sit. Bye-bye Daddy (...Mommy, Baby...). Yesterday on Skype, she told Mimi and Gra-d, "Baby beebop (freezpop) too," because she had been 'sharing' a freezepop with Baby earlier in the day.
Monday, August 10, 2009
In GrandDad's Shoes
Some day, Charlotte will not be happy that videos like this have been posted :).
Walking In GrandDad's Shoes, originally uploaded by MamaBeaker.
Walking In GrandDad's Shoes, originally uploaded by MamaBeaker.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Weekly Words
Backpack, because Dora has one. Elephant ('eh-fant'), just because. Walk. Buses (kinda comes out like 'bus-ies').
Monday, August 3, 2009
How To Feed A Toddler
I post this, because people have asked - "How do you feed a toddler?" Let me start by saying dinner time is never an easy time as an overly tired baby who refuses a second nap can be quite unpredictable. You just kinda go with the flow. However, we have found some great products that help wonderfully...
The Fisher Price Healthy Care Booster Seat has been a staple since I can't even remember. Charlotte now uses it without the tray, pushed up to the table. The height is adjustable and it fits perfectly.
Talk about an item we thought we'd never use because it just sat in the drawer F O R E V E R - the Kiddopotamus Tiny Diner Placemat. The placemat sticks fast to the table with suction cups and even works for a round table (which ours is). The best part is the 'tray' that hangs over the edge to catch all debri (yes, there is a lot of debri and the dogs love it).
Charlotte's table setting is the Skip Hop Mate. The web site claims that the 'mat' part is 'stay-put'. I beg to differ, hence the Tiny Diner Placemat (when you put the mate and tiny diner placemat together, you've really got 'stay-put', just FYI). The little plate is removable and microwaveable and you can even buy replacements should you need to. It comes with a set of plasticware as well however, the spoon is kind of shallow and makes it hard for scooping. We use these spoons. They are very malleable and work well with a toddler's rough and tumble table-top maneuvers.
The bib hanging over the chair? It's a Bumkins Junior Bib. We've been using Bumkins since we started feeding Charlotte solids - all the way back to four months old. A catch-all pocket and slots for arms allow for it to stay put and catch any extra debri. They are very durable and hold up well washing after washing (with mild soap at the kitchen sink).
We've found what works for us and hope that it'll help you! Here's to a happy dinner time!
The Fisher Price Healthy Care Booster Seat has been a staple since I can't even remember. Charlotte now uses it without the tray, pushed up to the table. The height is adjustable and it fits perfectly.
Talk about an item we thought we'd never use because it just sat in the drawer F O R E V E R - the Kiddopotamus Tiny Diner Placemat. The placemat sticks fast to the table with suction cups and even works for a round table (which ours is). The best part is the 'tray' that hangs over the edge to catch all debri (yes, there is a lot of debri and the dogs love it).
Charlotte's table setting is the Skip Hop Mate. The web site claims that the 'mat' part is 'stay-put'. I beg to differ, hence the Tiny Diner Placemat (when you put the mate and tiny diner placemat together, you've really got 'stay-put', just FYI). The little plate is removable and microwaveable and you can even buy replacements should you need to. It comes with a set of plasticware as well however, the spoon is kind of shallow and makes it hard for scooping. We use these spoons. They are very malleable and work well with a toddler's rough and tumble table-top maneuvers.
The bib hanging over the chair? It's a Bumkins Junior Bib. We've been using Bumkins since we started feeding Charlotte solids - all the way back to four months old. A catch-all pocket and slots for arms allow for it to stay put and catch any extra debri. They are very durable and hold up well washing after washing (with mild soap at the kitchen sink).
We've found what works for us and hope that it'll help you! Here's to a happy dinner time!
18 Month Check-Up (A Little Late)
Charlotte had her 18 month check-up this morning! Seeing as she IS 19 months old now, I can understand your confusion. Quite honestly, I just forgot to make the appointment. I try. Everyone slips now and again.
Stats - 33 inches tall and 26 pounds. That is 86 and 77 for all the percentile nuts out there. Growing like a weed and doesn't miss a beat. Gammy came along for our visit. When the doctor left the room Charlotte blew her a kiss and said, "Ciao!"
Stats - 33 inches tall and 26 pounds. That is 86 and 77 for all the percentile nuts out there. Growing like a weed and doesn't miss a beat. Gammy came along for our visit. When the doctor left the room Charlotte blew her a kiss and said, "Ciao!"
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