Tessa started singing a song about the weather on the way home from school yesterday...too cute! Its amazing the difference a year makes...last year I could barely get anything out of her at this point in the year. But 6 days in she's learned a new song, and all kinds of other things I'm sure (hopefully mostly good things).
Friday, September 23, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
"Playing" Together
It was a pleasant surprise tonight at the playground when Tessa wanted to push Caroline on the swing, and for the most part did a good job. These days, Tessa spends a lot of time telling Caroline "No", and just not being very nice to her. Hopefully this will change soon, but I'm not holding my breath.
Caroline loves dogs too
Our neighbors got a new puppy, and despite sad circumstances the girls are absolutely loving playing with her!
Caroline is Standing
She hasnt taken any steps yet, but she is getting really good at standing by herself. This was taken a week or so ago, so now she can stand up for a much longer period of time.
Guesses on how long I have til she starts walking?
Monday, September 12, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tessa's 3 Year Check Up
Weight: 32.25 lbs 66%
Height: 27in 50%
She got one shot, and wasn't pleased about it. Other than that there were no issues...except for the fact that Dr. Goldstein looked in Caroline's ears and found 2 ear infections. Apparently thats why she's been fussier than normal.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Storyville
The Baltimore County Library, has incorporated "Storyville" centers into two of their libraries, one on the East side of town and one on the West. Neither is in a "great" neighborhood, but I'm pretty sure thats the idea. Storyville is meant for children aged birth to 5. It is almost like a small children's museum inside the library, and its free! Tessa's first trip was around 7 months, she enjoyed it then, but truly loves going there now. Here are two videos from today, one where we are delivering the mail and the other where she is shopping.
They have a baby area, which is for babies not yet walking...hopefully I'll be able to take Caroline there sometime soon when Tessa is back in school. For now, she has to fend for herself in the big kid area. And now that I think about it, she might be walking by the time Tessa starts school...
Dutch Wonderland
Last week Tim took 2 days off from work and we went up to Lancaster, PA. We stayed at a hotel that was perfect for kids...an indoor waterpark and suites so we didnt have to get two separate rooms. Tessa and Caroline both LOVED the pool at the hotel. We dont have any pictures as Tim and I were both in the water, and clearly not holding a cellphone or camera.
After we checked into our room, and forced the girls to nap, we headed over to Dutch Wonderland. Their regular admission ticket gets you into the park the day before for 3 hours before closing. So we got there at 5:30 and stayed until 7:15/7:30. Tessa had a blast! She was so brave, and was never once afraid. If anything, I think the smaller "baby" rides were too baby for her. Thankfully she was just over the minimum height for most of the bigger rides so she could go on most of the rides, some by herself and some with us. We were fortunate that the weather wasnt that great (off/on sprinkles in the high 70s), so the park was virtually empty. She never waited for a ride. We told her many times that night and the next morning that the next day would be different, there would be more people and she would have to wait. The next morning we headed over right around 10, when they opened, and we were pleasantly surprised, yes there were more people, but it still wasnt bad. Tessa went on the rest of the rides that she wanted to, some multiple times. And occasionally she had to wait in line, but never more than one cycle through the ride. It was perfect!
I was able to get Caroline to nap in a quieter section of the park for about 45 minutes, which was key to us being able to stay for a while. We left the park around 4:00, and Tessa was EXHAUSTED. She didnt even make it out of the parking lot without falling asleep. We all had a great time, and are definitely considering a day trip up there later this summer or in the early fall.
Here are some pictures and videos I took with my cell phone, we did have our point and shoot camera with us but I havent uploaded those pictures yet, hopefully soon.
Roller Coaster fun
Bumper cars
Snack time
After we checked into our room, and forced the girls to nap, we headed over to Dutch Wonderland. Their regular admission ticket gets you into the park the day before for 3 hours before closing. So we got there at 5:30 and stayed until 7:15/7:30. Tessa had a blast! She was so brave, and was never once afraid. If anything, I think the smaller "baby" rides were too baby for her. Thankfully she was just over the minimum height for most of the bigger rides so she could go on most of the rides, some by herself and some with us. We were fortunate that the weather wasnt that great (off/on sprinkles in the high 70s), so the park was virtually empty. She never waited for a ride. We told her many times that night and the next morning that the next day would be different, there would be more people and she would have to wait. The next morning we headed over right around 10, when they opened, and we were pleasantly surprised, yes there were more people, but it still wasnt bad. Tessa went on the rest of the rides that she wanted to, some multiple times. And occasionally she had to wait in line, but never more than one cycle through the ride. It was perfect!
I was able to get Caroline to nap in a quieter section of the park for about 45 minutes, which was key to us being able to stay for a while. We left the park around 4:00, and Tessa was EXHAUSTED. She didnt even make it out of the parking lot without falling asleep. We all had a great time, and are definitely considering a day trip up there later this summer or in the early fall.
Here are some pictures and videos I took with my cell phone, we did have our point and shoot camera with us but I havent uploaded those pictures yet, hopefully soon.
Roller Coaster fun
Bumper cars
Snack time
Done!
And here are the videos:
Friday, July 29, 2011
Summer Fun
Tim took Tessa to the "Teddy Bear Picnic" at our swim club. I'm not sure how much it actually had to do with teddy bears, but it looked cute regardless. Caroline and I stayed for a little bit and got a quick video of them playing "musical chairs", but instead of chairs it was hula hoops, and no one got out.
Here's one of Caroline from today, now that she can move she is a MUCH happier baby. (you can hear Tessa in the background, she was supposed to be going to sleep)
Here's one of Caroline from today, now that she can move she is a MUCH happier baby. (you can hear Tessa in the background, she was supposed to be going to sleep)
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Caroline Laughing
I was just trying to entertain Caroline for a little while...so I was pushing cars off of an upside down laundry basket. Well apparently it was hilarious:
Videos From Today
Caroline is already pulling herself up! This is ridiculous, and totally all too early.
Tessa did an obstacle course at a friends house and ever since then has been asking to do one at our house. Lots of fun for sure!
Tessa did an obstacle course at a friends house and ever since then has been asking to do one at our house. Lots of fun for sure!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Caroline...on the move
Caroline has been "crawling" or at least moving for a week to 10 days, but in the last day or so has gotten much better at it.
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