This video is testament that our efforts to instill a "never give up attitude" in Autumn has already started to pay off. We finally caught the new dance moves on video. Enjoy.
10 months
Saturday, August 13, 2011
A day late, yet again. With the start of work, a new fabulous roommate, and a concert at Red Rocks last night, it just wasn't going to happen. I think that the most fitting word to describe Autumn this month has to be "hilarious". She has been such a spaz, and we are laughing at her, and with her, constantly. She's been making weird noises lately and then cracking up at herself, laughing after she farts, or while she's pooping (TMI, but you know it's funny), laughing in the car for up to 20 minutes straight, laughing at Wally, etc. She's also got this amazing little drunk person thing going when she "walks", which is still not real walking. So many things to keep the laughter going these days.
Here's what else is happening with the budding comedienne:
--Her belly and thigh rolls continue to grow, despite all of her new upright activity. Today after she was done with lunch, she was sitting in her high chair and slapping her hands on her belly (while laughing, obviously). At least she's not self conscious about having more to love. She's still wearing the same clothes she's been in for a while (mostly 9 months and some 12 months), and size 3 shoes.
--As of today, she has some new dance moves. I tried my best to catch them on video, but Sara and I were laughing too hard to get the video going in time. So now, instead of just thrashing/jumping up and down, she started swaying her head and torso side-to-side. I think it's one of those, 'had to be there' things.
--Taking multiple steps in a row, sometimes. She is capable of getting herself about halfway across the living room on two feet, but only if her hands are too occupied to be used for crawling.
--She's very vocal, but not talking. She'll still follow me around and say "mama" when she's really tired, but she also still does that to Brian, Sara, Mrs. Rachel, and even Wally. Every once in a while she'll say "uh oh" when she drops something too, but that's not talking in my book either.
--She's loving her crib these days. It used to be that if we put her in her crib when she wasn't tired, she'd start screaming for us within about five minutes. Now she'll roll around in there, wrestling her stuffed bear blanket, for up to an hour before either falling asleep or getting pissed. In the mornings she will sit up in there and talk to her 'friends' or herself for up to an hour too. I didn't wake up until 8 this morning, and we're sure she had been up since 7 at least. Let's keep that one going.
--Still loves her food, this one. Sometimes we ask ourselves how Autumn manages to keep her fuller figure with how active she is...and then we remember this.
Here's what else is happening with the budding comedienne:
--Her belly and thigh rolls continue to grow, despite all of her new upright activity. Today after she was done with lunch, she was sitting in her high chair and slapping her hands on her belly (while laughing, obviously). At least she's not self conscious about having more to love. She's still wearing the same clothes she's been in for a while (mostly 9 months and some 12 months), and size 3 shoes.
--As of today, she has some new dance moves. I tried my best to catch them on video, but Sara and I were laughing too hard to get the video going in time. So now, instead of just thrashing/jumping up and down, she started swaying her head and torso side-to-side. I think it's one of those, 'had to be there' things.
--Taking multiple steps in a row, sometimes. She is capable of getting herself about halfway across the living room on two feet, but only if her hands are too occupied to be used for crawling.
--She's very vocal, but not talking. She'll still follow me around and say "mama" when she's really tired, but she also still does that to Brian, Sara, Mrs. Rachel, and even Wally. Every once in a while she'll say "uh oh" when she drops something too, but that's not talking in my book either.
--She's loving her crib these days. It used to be that if we put her in her crib when she wasn't tired, she'd start screaming for us within about five minutes. Now she'll roll around in there, wrestling her stuffed bear blanket, for up to an hour before either falling asleep or getting pissed. In the mornings she will sit up in there and talk to her 'friends' or herself for up to an hour too. I didn't wake up until 8 this morning, and we're sure she had been up since 7 at least. Let's keep that one going.
--Still loves her food, this one. Sometimes we ask ourselves how Autumn manages to keep her fuller figure with how active she is...and then we remember this.
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| I'm Dad's Mini-Me |
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| I have two teeth! |
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| Squatting is a new fave |
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| So is standing by myself |
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| And, I'm out! |
Go Broncos!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
To kick off what is sure to be another mind-boggling football season, tonight Autumn begged us to let her try on her size 2T Broncos cheerleader outfit that we bought for 50 cents at a garage sale. We tried to tell her that size 2T is for two-year-olds, but she insisted...and the damn thing fits! I swear she grew an inch taller and gained an inch in the gut area at daycare today. Ah, daycare. Today was my first day back at work for the school-year, so daycare will once again become her main life source Monday-Friday. I'd say it's a huge bummer, but we'll get to do this summer thing all over again every year until I win the lottery and can stop working all together. That's not so bad.
So, as I was saying, Go Broncos! Try not to suck too bad this year -- you've got the cutest, and chunkiest little cheerleader on your side.
So, as I was saying, Go Broncos! Try not to suck too bad this year -- you've got the cutest, and chunkiest little cheerleader on your side.
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| If the game gets too bad, at least we've got pots and pans! |
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| I'm kind of like a bull, you can sometimes corral me if you've got a red flag |
And she's off!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Well, sort of. Since this blog is the only form of baby book that exists in this house, we need to document some official business. Autumn took her first steps today, at least that we know of. Having just returned from our first weekend away from her (a wedding in Park City!), we are slightly suspicious that this momentous occasion could have actually occurred under Brian's parent's watch. But we'll pretend that it definitely happened today.
In all reality, it wasn't too exciting. Is it bad to say that? For the past month I had been really hoping she would postpone the whole walking business for a while. But a week ago, when I realized that a new school year is just around the corner, and those first steps seemed to be as well, I officially changed my mind and decided that I'd much rather her take her first steps in front of my own eyes. This would be much more likely to happen if she took her first steps before I went back to work. So anyway, I think the reason it wasn't that exciting was, actually, for a few reasons.
For one, she has been standing for very long periods of time on her own, and recently seems able to stand up from almost any position, without holding on to anything. Second, it's not like babies (or ours at least) take steps and just take off running. Earlier today she was standing in the bathroom and took a small step in a forward direction. I wasn't convinced, or that impressed to be honest. Then I went over to Heather's for a bit so the babies could entertain each other. Other the hour that we were there Autumn took two more single steps and even did two consecutively. That was the point where I decided to record this day in history.
So, let's review. Autumn took her first, rather unexceptional, steps today. She did not take them over the weekend while we were enjoying our time without her, and she is definitely not walking. Big kids walk, and she will not be one of those until she is one, at least. Maybe 12.
In all reality, it wasn't too exciting. Is it bad to say that? For the past month I had been really hoping she would postpone the whole walking business for a while. But a week ago, when I realized that a new school year is just around the corner, and those first steps seemed to be as well, I officially changed my mind and decided that I'd much rather her take her first steps in front of my own eyes. This would be much more likely to happen if she took her first steps before I went back to work. So anyway, I think the reason it wasn't that exciting was, actually, for a few reasons.
For one, she has been standing for very long periods of time on her own, and recently seems able to stand up from almost any position, without holding on to anything. Second, it's not like babies (or ours at least) take steps and just take off running. Earlier today she was standing in the bathroom and took a small step in a forward direction. I wasn't convinced, or that impressed to be honest. Then I went over to Heather's for a bit so the babies could entertain each other. Other the hour that we were there Autumn took two more single steps and even did two consecutively. That was the point where I decided to record this day in history.
So, let's review. Autumn took her first, rather unexceptional, steps today. She did not take them over the weekend while we were enjoying our time without her, and she is definitely not walking. Big kids walk, and she will not be one of those until she is one, at least. Maybe 12.
Three months later...
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
At Autumn's six month appointment (over three months ago), her doctor felt her gums and confidently stated, "oh yeah, you'll see a tooth or two within the next month". Well, that month came and went without any sign of teeth aside from her usually drooling and chewing on everything. Right before we left for California, Autumn had been unusually fussy. She would cry when we tried to feed her (so not like her hungry self), and was tugging at her right ear a lot. Since that was the same ear she'd recently had two infections in, I decided to be safe rather than sorry, and get her ear checked out before our trip.
Ear was completely clear, so the doc felt her gums again, and this time stated, super confidently, "well, I see what's going on! Those teeth are only about a day or two away."
That day or two quickly passed, and before we knew it we were back at the doctor for her 9-month check-up...still with no teeth.
But alas, a tooth has finally made its way into the world! Autumn has been a cranky mess for the last 5-6 days. Her entire disposition has changed, it's been so sad. The tooth barely broke the surface on Saturday evening, and is still slowly making its way out, but I think its safe to say that she's starting to get back to her old self, for now. Until the one next to it decides it's time. And then the other 20 or so. Does it ever end?
Ear was completely clear, so the doc felt her gums again, and this time stated, super confidently, "well, I see what's going on! Those teeth are only about a day or two away."
That day or two quickly passed, and before we knew it we were back at the doctor for her 9-month check-up...still with no teeth.
But alas, a tooth has finally made its way into the world! Autumn has been a cranky mess for the last 5-6 days. Her entire disposition has changed, it's been so sad. The tooth barely broke the surface on Saturday evening, and is still slowly making its way out, but I think its safe to say that she's starting to get back to her old self, for now. Until the one next to it decides it's time. And then the other 20 or so. Does it ever end?
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| Take this blueberry oatmeal and shove it! |
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| This is what I think of teething |
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| Feeling a little better, I think I'll dance to some Lady Gaga |
9 months
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Happy 9 months, Autumn!
Cliche as it is, you are growing up darn quick.
--At your nine month appointment today you weight 19 lb 6 oz (62nd percentile), and were in the 87th percentile for length (27.5 in maybe?). Oh, and you have a big head, but we kind of knew that. I think your head is in the 92nd percentile. Winner.
--You are so eager to interact with people. Mostly people you already know -- which is a new thing, you used to want everybody to always pay attention to you -- but you'll still put on a show for strangers if they catch you in the right mood. Along the same lines, you love waving at people, clapping, and giving high fives.
--A couple weeks ago you started to give things to people. All sorts of things. You love picking up a toy, examining it, playing with it, and then giving it to someone else (or Wally) to enjoy.
--Even more recently you started sorting through your books, picking one out (somewhat purposefully), handing it to us and then motioning for us to pick you up so we can read to you on our laps. That is pretty awesome.
--You "jump" on command. That seems to be the only word you know receptively. If we say "jump", whether you're in your jumper or not, you go for it.
--You take two naps a day (at least 1-2 hours each), and sleep 12-13 hours at night. If we're out and about, and you don't get one or your naps, you're fine with that too. We like this a lot.
--You've been standing without assistance quite a bit more over the past couple weeks, and for much longer periods of time in the past few days. This morning, you didn't realize it, but you were clapping your hands and standing by yourself for well over 30 seconds. You like taking steps holding on to us, or an object, with at least one hand, but I don't think you're that close to walking on your own yet. I'm thinking another month or so, at least...please?
--When you are so tired that you don't know what to do with yourself, you crawl around saying, "mama mama mama mama". Sometimes you crawl to me when you're saying that, but you'll also crawl to your dad, or anyone else who might pick you up, feed you a bottle, and put you to sleep. Other than that, you don't seem to have any interest in saying anything that real people can understand.
--You're wearing mostly 9 and 12 month clothes, and size 3 diapers.
--You're laughing a lot. When you see something, or somewhere new, and you like what you see, you'll chuckle for like 10 minutes. It's like you're in disbelief that you actually get to be in this awesome new place. Most recently this happened at your friend Dax's house. He has a really sweet play room with millions of toys. Today it happened at the doctor's office. Only two toys, but somehow just as cool?
--You have tiny feet, and short legs. We've decided that you're not as chunky as we had thought - but your shirts don't cover your belly because you are all torso. I also think the reason you haven't taken off running yet is because of your size 2 feet. It'd be hard to hold up 19.5 pounds on those little guys.
And now for my hurried attempt at a 9-month photo shoot. My excuse for not measuring up to my dad's photography skills is that it was about to rain, so I was rushed...and I'm not retired, I have things to do.
Cliche as it is, you are growing up darn quick.
--At your nine month appointment today you weight 19 lb 6 oz (62nd percentile), and were in the 87th percentile for length (27.5 in maybe?). Oh, and you have a big head, but we kind of knew that. I think your head is in the 92nd percentile. Winner.
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| I love Monkey Bizness, even though mom thinks it's creepy! |
--A couple weeks ago you started to give things to people. All sorts of things. You love picking up a toy, examining it, playing with it, and then giving it to someone else (or Wally) to enjoy.
--Even more recently you started sorting through your books, picking one out (somewhat purposefully), handing it to us and then motioning for us to pick you up so we can read to you on our laps. That is pretty awesome.
--You "jump" on command. That seems to be the only word you know receptively. If we say "jump", whether you're in your jumper or not, you go for it.
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| Blurry pic with my friend Dax |
--You've been standing without assistance quite a bit more over the past couple weeks, and for much longer periods of time in the past few days. This morning, you didn't realize it, but you were clapping your hands and standing by yourself for well over 30 seconds. You like taking steps holding on to us, or an object, with at least one hand, but I don't think you're that close to walking on your own yet. I'm thinking another month or so, at least...please?
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| I have my own water park! |
--You're wearing mostly 9 and 12 month clothes, and size 3 diapers.
--You're laughing a lot. When you see something, or somewhere new, and you like what you see, you'll chuckle for like 10 minutes. It's like you're in disbelief that you actually get to be in this awesome new place. Most recently this happened at your friend Dax's house. He has a really sweet play room with millions of toys. Today it happened at the doctor's office. Only two toys, but somehow just as cool?
--You have tiny feet, and short legs. We've decided that you're not as chunky as we had thought - but your shirts don't cover your belly because you are all torso. I also think the reason you haven't taken off running yet is because of your size 2 feet. It'd be hard to hold up 19.5 pounds on those little guys.
And now for my hurried attempt at a 9-month photo shoot. My excuse for not measuring up to my dad's photography skills is that it was about to rain, so I was rushed...and I'm not retired, I have things to do.
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| Why do these come out sideways? Seriously. |
Cali trip additions
Monday, July 11, 2011
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| Horseshoes on the 4th |
There were many millions of photos taken during our trip, so I'm cutting my dad a little slack and letting him get away with sending some more good ones a few days late.
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| Getting serious |
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| Dick Rolph -- telling it like it is |
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| Friends...dolphins...babies. I miss these ones all the time. |
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| I think this pic is great. Whitney's busy with her unborn baby, and Ellie's preparing to take flight. |
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Also love this one. Erin is simultaneously baby and dog whispering. And, Riley is the cutest kid ever.   |
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