We're getting there

Miss Aubree is really close to walking. She did very well walking back and forth between Bob and I. She just gets a little excited and ends up losing her balance. It's very entertaining to watch...the way she huffs and puffs and the pure joy on her face. Ah, to be so young and carefree!

Today my parents and grandmother came over and got to see her little show. She did even better than yesterday which was a pleasant surprise. Even managed to steady herself several times when it looked like she was going down. We are so proud of this little muchkin! She almost seems to little to walk and yet she is proving us wrong. My mom can't believe she can walk with such tiny feet (2).

If you would have told me this time last year how much my girl would develop, I wouldn't believe it. Not that I wouldn't think she could do it, but it's something that is not always easy to picture. It seems like in the past three months, she is learning so quickly and going at the speed of light. This little girl never wants to stop! Yep, I am pretty sure she has captured us with that sweet as honey smile and charming personality. This one is a keeper!!

Growing fast!

We've got lots of new changes going on in the Lawecki household. All to do with Aubree, so don't get your hopes up ; ) We're working on weaning Miss Bree. It may be sooner rather than later since I have to go on an antibiotic and the dr doesn't want me to nurse while taking it. It's been a rough go on getting her to drink soy, so we're trying different approaches to see what works.

Our little Bug is starting to shake her head "no". I think tonight she said "no" to most of what I asked her. It's funny and cute now, but I'm sure that it will not be so cute soon enough. Right now, that extreme head/body shake is adorable!

She's figured out how to climb the basement steps. Don't worry, daddy was with her! Normally we keep the basement door closed, but Sunday she was downstairs with daddy and found her way over there. She climbed them like she had done it before, so maybe she practices at night...we're not sure!

And she has been having a tough time with teething the last couple of days. Felt a bit feverish yesterday and tonight, so out came the Tylenol (teething tablets don't see to do it for her). I played our little "up, up, up, down, down, down" sliding on the legs game so I could get a peek in that mouth and it looks like one is getting ready to pop through. The other two still appear to be a little ways away from their debut. Poor girlie!

Okay, that's all we have for today. I know I need to get on here more. I'm attempting to give this blog a face lift. Just hard to find the time!

xoxox

First trip to the zoo!

We had our first trip as a family to The Toledo Zoo today. I think we went at a bad time since a lot of the animals were sleeping. Ah well, it was still nice. The weather was beautiful and Aubree was intrigued by all of the new sights and sounds. What more could we ask for?

We had been waiting throughout the summer due to the heat and we just weren't sure if Aubree would be up for the zoo just yet. Well, I think everything overwhelmed her, but she still seemed to enjoy herself. Since a lot of animals were snoozing, she didn't really take notice unless they were moving. Her favorite part?? The aquarium! She squealed when she saw the fish, lol. She pounded on the glass and bounced up and down. Apparently she likes fish!

We are definitely getting a zoo membership next year. I am sure next spring/summer she will really enjoy herself. It was such a treat for us to watch her!

In the picture I'm posting with this, it may be hard to tell, but Bob and Aubree's reflection is in the glass. It turned out pretty neat. This is the big male silverback gorilla. He seems to like watching people so close. Glad we have a barrier between us!

More teeth?

I got a peek in Aubree's mouth this morning and it looks like there are 3 teeth up top right under the surface. For over a week now, Bree has been clamping her teeth (all 3 of 'em) together a lot. I'm not sure if it's because she's not used to feeling that top tooth or if it's the pressure of the 3 new ones. Could be a little of both. At any rate, I sure hope her teeth come in soon. I know she's been uncomfortable...although I do have to say she is in a really good mood lately. I can't wait to see what she looks like with more teeth.

Extreme Makeover Home Edition - Toledo!

Toledo is lucky enough to have Extreme Makeover Home Edition in town this week! Bob, Aubree and I went over there on Thursday to check things out. It is just the coolest thing to see! It's amazing that they're doing this for a family in need. The Frisch family has 11 boys, 8 of whom have been adopted. 5 from Haiti and 3 from Toledo. The father is a firefighter and the mother is unable to work due to a soft tissue disease and a series of mini strokes. This house they are building is beautiful!

We were lucky to get Aubree's picture w/ an assistant producer - Josh. He was so sweet to her. Of course I didn't snap a picture right when Bob handed her over - she had a big cheesy, irresistable grin. He asked her if she was going to come work with him one day.

On Friday, I went there with my parents and grandmother. I was going to take Aubree, but it had been raining on and off and I didn't want her to catch a cold or anything. But, we were lucky enough to see Paulie and get our picture with him!! I'm a little wore down from rain in the picture, but at least we got to see one of the designers!

We hope to go there tomorrow to see the reveal. It's supposed to be raining then, too. Not fun, but how often can you see something like this?

Milk? No thanks.

We've been working on weaning Miss Aubree, but it has been a bit rough. Not so much in the fact that she demands to be nursed. Actually she is pretty content (for the most part) with nursing in the morning and at night. She sometimes likes to nurse at least once during the day, but seems pretty flexible. When we initially tried cow's milk, she gagged and refused any more. Then, it seemed as if she were choking...but she hadn't eaten anything, so there was nothing to choke on.

Since then we've tried mixing the cow's milk with breastmilk in a bottle to gradually get her used to it. She is now refusing bottles all together. Try a sippy cup?? Yeah, not so much. She refuses milk in those, too.

So, last night Bob had some chocolate milk with dinner (1% milk). I thought I'd give her a sip to see if she liked it that way. No way! She spit some of it out and gagged once again. Then the not so cute/funny part. She kept on like she was choking. I put some dinner on her high chair tray and she would put them eagerly into her mouth, chew, then promptly spit out. She seemed like she wanted to eat them, but wasn't for some reason. Hhmmm. As Bob and I ate our dinner, I kept a close eye on her and kept trying to offer her food and water, but she was having a hard time with it. I noticed around her mouth was blotchy, which this isn't anything new, so I wasn't immediately alarmed. Hhmmm...her neck looks red. When I lifted her head up to get a look at her chin, all underneath it was red and welted in spots. That's not good. I took her out of her high chair thinking if she sat on my lap, maybe she'd eat a little more. I noticed chocolate milk on her shirt and lifted up her shirt. Where the chocolate milk had been spilled, her skin was red. I called the after hours nurse and she suggested I call the dr in the morning and not to give her any milk.

Fast forward to this morning. I left a message for the nurses and one called me back within a half hour. That's pretty quick. She asked who had the baby right now. Okay, kind of freaked me out. When I told her she was at day care, she said they wanted to see her today to be sure everything looked okay. So, we went in at our 3:10 appt to see Dr Shamy. She looked her up and down and declared her a-okay. Her throat was a little red, but not swollen. She told me to get some Benadryl to keep on hand in case we need it, go with soy milk and we have to go see an allergist. She isn't sure if Aubree is allergic/sensitive to milk, but she would rather have an allergist check her out to be sure.

That's been our last day and a half! Oh, and I got some soy milk on the way home. So far, Aubree doesn't seem to be a fan. She had her trademark shudder and gag reaction. Ah, my girl.

Crazy, busy couple of weeks

I haven't had much time to get on the computer at home. Aubree is keeping me so busy these days. I sometimes wonder how it's possible to have more than one child and still have time to do everything. Don't get me wrong, I love being a mom. Each and everything our girl does simply amazes me.

She took 3 steps at day care the other day. Wouldn't you know it...right after I left. At least her Aunt Cindy was able to see it as Aubree walked towards her. I miss her so much during the work day and then to know she's made progress and I wasn't there. *sigh* I still have mixed feelings about it all (being a working mom). On one hand I know the skills she is learning by being around other people and kids her own age is priceless. She really enjoys everyone there. But, on the other hand, I am selfish and wish I had her all to myself.

Thursday I was called at work because she threw up at day care, so I was more than happy to leave work early for her. Cindy said she wouldn't have called me, but Aubree wasn't acting like herself - very clingy and fussy. She perked right up by 7:30/8:00 that night. She did end up throwing up a little on Friday when we got home from day care/work, but seemed fine otherwise. Maybe part of it is a bug and/or acid reflux, but I can't help but wonder if the dr's don't know everything about teething and this could be a symptom. Today she was very whiny and kept clenching her jaw, so I am sure that her teeth are bothering her. I wish I could make this part over for her already and get those teeth to break through!

Bob and I are amazed at this little girl each and every day. Not an hour goes by that we aren't smiling or laughing at all of the wonderful new accomplishments our baby girl has made. To top it all off, I was pleasantly surprised by something Bob said yesterday. I have been mentioning that I would like to start trying for a second child near the end of next summer. Bob never says much when I bring it up and I don't push the subject. Well, we ran into a couple we haven't seen in a while yesterday and when they asked when #2 will be coming, Bob actually said, "we're going to work on that next year". I am just thrilled to know he wants to start ttc next year as well. Although the money issue scares me (day care for 2!!), I would absolutely love adding to our little family. Bree has brought us so much joy that I can only imagine how having two children will be for us.