Monday, August 21, 2017

TAE STARTS SCHOOL




Tae started school on Thursday, but since it was a staggered start his official first day with everyone wasn't until Monday. Try explaining that to a two year old.  He loved school so much on Thursday he didn't understand why he had to wait until Monday to go.



Our little guy is growing up so fast. He was so happy to "go work with mommy and daddy" and made himself at home in my classroom before Jess took him to his class. Since my students come when it is drop off time Jess drops him off at his class.  Jess said he didn't even cry, just gave him a kiss goodbye and walked right in. I know I should be proud and glad we don't have to deal with the separation tears, but man I thought he would at least miss us a little.



He loves his teacher and we love all the updates we get.  She sends pictures throughout the day and then also shares a iphoto stream with us. He talks about his friends when we get home and even prayed for some of them the other night.  Melt. My. Heart.


ELEA EATS


Elea had her first taste of real(ish) food this past week.  She had rice cereal on Saturday and has been gumming some veggies for about a week.  She loves to double fist red peppers and carrots. This girl knows what she wants, she grabbed the spoon out of my hand and popped the spoon right in her mouth.  She was all smile and so proud of herself, but still hasn't quite figured out how to eat off the spoon.



 






Wednesday, August 16, 2017

ELEA HOLBROOK 6 MONTHS

6 MONTHS  
August 12, 2017 


 Height: ?? inches
Weight:?? pounds




Likes: 
  • Rolling everywhere
  • Playing with her tongue 
  • Making a motorboat sound with her moth
  • Doing supermans on her tummy (core strength!) 
  • The pool and being in the water 
  • Grabbing, eating, and playing with her feet 
  • Sitting up 

  • Still likes...
  • Laughing at her brother 
  • Tummy time 
  • Nursing 
  • Baths!  
  • Mornings
  • Sucking her hands/fingers 
  • Turning to her left side 
  • Squealing, talking, and cooing 
  • Standing (with assistance) 
  • Pacifier before she goes to sleep 
  • Walks in the stroller







Dislikes: 
  • When Tae takes things from her 
  • Facing inward when you hold her 
  • Being frustrated


Sleep
  • Is able to self-sooth (most of the time) 
  • Out of the sleepsuit 
  • Naps pretty well, has been napping in the carrier a lot with the move to China 

  • Still...
  • loves to be held while she sleeps (who am I kidding...I love it too!) 
  • Pretty much sleeps through the night (7ish-7ish), only to wake up for feedings 


Eating: 
  • Right before she turned 6 months she had a bottle and formula for the first time 
  • Sucked/gnawed a red pepper and celery
  • On a much more consistent schedule...nursing every three hours   
  • "Dreamfeeds" once during the night
  • With the move she is nursing much more during the night 


Favorite Moments: 
  • This month was the first time she has purposefully laughed at Tae.  He can really get her going by jumping in front of her or just getting in her face.  You can see the love she has for him (and vice versa) in the way they look at each other.  
  • Introducing her to family and friends.  She met so many people and was so calm and happy.   




Firsts: 
  • Met Mimi and Fafa, Uncle Benn, Aunt Hyesuk, and Grace 
  • Time (actually) jumping in the jumper 
  • Attempts at crawling 
  • Food (gnawed on a slice of red pepper)  
  • Time in China  
  • Taking a bottle and having formula 



Mommy Thoughts: 
This month was a big one for our sweet girl. She met more family, sat up independently, and we moved across the world.  She is such a calm and happy baby, which made the whole move quite easy.  She made some big adaptions this month--me going back to work, taking a bottle, and having formula during the day.  She is starting to show her personality.  She definitely is a tough one, Tae (lovingly) treats her like a rag doll and she holds her own.  She recently started pulling his hair in return!  Also, she has taken all this change like a champ. I think it was harder for me to leave her than it was for her.

Each day with her is truly a blessing. Being back at work I savor every second I get with her. Nursing is one of my favorite times because it's just me and her.  She is so smiley and happy when we walk around, go out to eat, or hang out at new friends' apartments, so I enjoy some quality cuddles and alone time with her.