Happy Valentine, to our Valentine! You're a perfect sweet little Valentine, Khloe Jean!
Off to Kayla's preschool Valentine Party!
February 14, 2012
Happiest
You are happiest when you're playing with things you're not supposed to, and you know you're not supposed to play with them either. You like to sneak into the playroom and play with Kayla's Polly Pockets or Barbies (Kayla says "no" and takes them away and you scream), our phones or any TV remote, and your baby monitor. This we let you play with, and it makes you very happy.
Soon I will be tall enough to see out!
But for now I'm just frustrated because I can't see out, and I'm stuck and can't get anywhere.
Help me, mom!
February 12, 2012
Everything Tikky
Life these days revolves around Tikky. Wherever Tikky is or is going, that is where you are or are going. In dark rooms, tight spots, tricky corners, it doesn't matter. Nothing, and I mean nothing, stops you from getting to Tikky. Tikky has taught you to crawl and I'm sure she'll teach you to walk soon too. Sometimes I've gone into a panic because you are no where to be seen and all is quiet. I run quickly and call your name (fruitless, because you can't answer) and then there you are, in a dark room in the corner smiling and talking to Tikky. Oh Khloe. Other times I hear you cry, but can't find you. That's because you're stuck behind a piece of furniture that Tikky could easily dart between, but you, you get trapped. Sometimes I can tell where you've been because the floor lamp in the corner of the living room has been knocked over. I can only smile because I know you were on the hunt for Tikky.
All of your new tricks are just for Tikky. You clap, when you see Tikky. You talk in a loud high-pitched voice, when you see Tikky. You wave, at Tikky. Tikky, Tikky, Tikky.
All of your new tricks are just for Tikky. You clap, when you see Tikky. You talk in a loud high-pitched voice, when you see Tikky. You wave, at Tikky. Tikky, Tikky, Tikky.
February 11, 2012
Soooo big!
I can do it! All by myself! I make myself laugh and the girls too! I'm so proud of myself!
I'm just getting so big Mommy!
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| The Popeye Effect Smile |
February 6, 2012
9 1/2 months
Nine months is just such a sweet, sweet age. You have gotten good at giving us tight hugs! You even give our friends hugs too which just melts their hearts. They say, "She's hugging me right now?! I've never had a 9 month old give me a hug before! That's so sweet!"
You are always smiling with a big wide open mouth like this "O". When you're concentrating really hard you clench your lips together with your two bottom teeth sticking out to the side; it has somewhat of a Popeye effect. Speaking of teeth, you have your third tooth! It's not one of your two front teeth, its one off to the side. I wonder, how common is that? I hope your two front teeth catch up quickly! Grandma A said that either Amy or Kristi had the same thing; so I guess you're not alone.
You love to be held, especially by Mommy! The stranger anxiety phase has started, which can be quiet endearing when you reach for me and clamor out of someone else's arms, but quite trying when you scream until I return.
You finally got the hang of crawling! For weeks we've been gently coaching you on how to crawl and, in an instant, you can. Now I wish that you just laid on your back! What was I thinking? Stationary babies are much easier! I realize now that we have a whole new level of baby proofing to do. Why do I coach you to "move on to the next thing" and ask you to stay little at the same time? It's this constant push-pull of "Try new things! Do this now!" and "Don't grow anymore! Stay little!" One minute you are in the kitchen under the table eating fuzz and the next you're in the opposite corner of the living room trying to eat leaves from the plant, but not without first stopping to play with the covers on the outlets. When you're not going from laying to sitting and sitting to rolling, you're standing. Standing, standing, standing all day long. You pull yourself up in your crib and can finally get your hands on your monitor! That's exciting! No more playing with the monitor, we had to move it.
There is one most adorable thing OF ALL that gets your Dad and I staring into your video monitor night after night sighing Awwwwwwwwww. A month or two ago we started putting a cuddle toy in your crib for you to sleep with; your silky, plush frog blanket. At first it only entertained you if you were awake, but now it is your constant companion in your crib. You look for it, roll to it, grab it, throw it around, hug it, reach for it, and when you finally give in to sleep, it's tucked in right under your arm. Sometimes you lay your head on his head. We're so glad you like your Froggy; watching you cuddle with it is the cutest thing ever.
You are always smiling with a big wide open mouth like this "O". When you're concentrating really hard you clench your lips together with your two bottom teeth sticking out to the side; it has somewhat of a Popeye effect. Speaking of teeth, you have your third tooth! It's not one of your two front teeth, its one off to the side. I wonder, how common is that? I hope your two front teeth catch up quickly! Grandma A said that either Amy or Kristi had the same thing; so I guess you're not alone.
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| My mouth is always open! |
You finally got the hang of crawling! For weeks we've been gently coaching you on how to crawl and, in an instant, you can. Now I wish that you just laid on your back! What was I thinking? Stationary babies are much easier! I realize now that we have a whole new level of baby proofing to do. Why do I coach you to "move on to the next thing" and ask you to stay little at the same time? It's this constant push-pull of "Try new things! Do this now!" and "Don't grow anymore! Stay little!" One minute you are in the kitchen under the table eating fuzz and the next you're in the opposite corner of the living room trying to eat leaves from the plant, but not without first stopping to play with the covers on the outlets. When you're not going from laying to sitting and sitting to rolling, you're standing. Standing, standing, standing all day long. You pull yourself up in your crib and can finally get your hands on your monitor! That's exciting! No more playing with the monitor, we had to move it.
There is one most adorable thing OF ALL that gets your Dad and I staring into your video monitor night after night sighing Awwwwwwwwww. A month or two ago we started putting a cuddle toy in your crib for you to sleep with; your silky, plush frog blanket. At first it only entertained you if you were awake, but now it is your constant companion in your crib. You look for it, roll to it, grab it, throw it around, hug it, reach for it, and when you finally give in to sleep, it's tucked in right under your arm. Sometimes you lay your head on his head. We're so glad you like your Froggy; watching you cuddle with it is the cutest thing ever.
Play date with Ryan, 10 months
You have turned your standing toy into a push toy. You stand behind it and use it as your walker to get around the living room and kitchen. Apparently no toy is too heavy or too big for you! You'll get where you want to!
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