Yesterday when I dropped Millie off at the babysitter's house, I asked her, while we were still in the car, if she wanted to go see Gavin and Blake? And she said, "Ga-bin."
Then when I picked her up yesterday afternoon, I asked her if she could say, "Gavin" and she said, "Gabin" and then she said "Blake" (not doing the "k" but you knew what she was saying.
So on the way home I was saying words and getting her to repeat words, such as "car" "book"
"bear" "dog" "Bella" ....and now my mind has gone blank. But she is really trying to say some words now. Her world is definitely opening up, all around her.
We look at family pictures and I'll point to different people in the photo and ask her who it is. She'll say, "Papa" "Nana" "Momma" "Dada"; she tries to say "Ryan" too.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Millie finally says "Mama"
Last night when we were getting Millie ready for bed, Jacade was holding her and they were lying on the bed in her room (I was getting her blanket and bunny to put in the bed). So I walked into the room and Jacade said to Millie as he was pointing to me, "Who is that?" And Millie said, "MAMA."
Finally, she has acknowledged me! Okay, she had acknowledged me before but she has been stuck on saying, "Dada, Dada, Dada" all the time. So, needless to say, I was super excited!
Finally, she has acknowledged me! Okay, she had acknowledged me before but she has been stuck on saying, "Dada, Dada, Dada" all the time. So, needless to say, I was super excited!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Millie wants something rather strange for breakfast!
This morning, Millie was walking in the pantry and looking at the canned goods and pointed to a can of black beans. She started whining too - like she wanted them now.
So I opened up a can of black beans and that's what she ate for breakfast. I guess I should be thankful - that she is not begging for cookies instead.
And Millie learned a new sign over the weekend. "Motorcycle" - I showed her a couple of times and she was doing it. She is so smart and picks it up so quickly.
And I truly realized how nice the sign language is. This weekend we were out shopping all day long and during mid-day, instead of whining or crying, she did the sign for "water." It was that simple. We didn't have to guess what she wanted or wonder why she was fussy - she could tell us. Now I just have to work on the diaper change sign so she can tell me when she needs a dry diaper.
So I opened up a can of black beans and that's what she ate for breakfast. I guess I should be thankful - that she is not begging for cookies instead.
And Millie learned a new sign over the weekend. "Motorcycle" - I showed her a couple of times and she was doing it. She is so smart and picks it up so quickly.
And I truly realized how nice the sign language is. This weekend we were out shopping all day long and during mid-day, instead of whining or crying, she did the sign for "water." It was that simple. We didn't have to guess what she wanted or wonder why she was fussy - she could tell us. Now I just have to work on the diaper change sign so she can tell me when she needs a dry diaper.
Friday, August 22, 2008
It's come full circle
For the past few nights, after I've given Millie a bath, we have gone into our bathroom and I've brushed her teeth and then set her on the toilet and blown dry her hair. While I was doing it, it brought back so many memories.
I remember my mom used to blow dry my hair and I loved it so much. What is it about someone else drying your hair? I would lie on the bed, on my stomach, with my head hanging over the edge of the bed and she would dry my hair. Sometimes she wouldn't move the dryer enough and my ears would get hot, but other than that, it was great.
And Millie seems to really enjoy it too. So, I'm sure one day, she'll be blow-drying her daughter's (or son's) hair and will be reliving her childhood.
I remember my mom used to blow dry my hair and I loved it so much. What is it about someone else drying your hair? I would lie on the bed, on my stomach, with my head hanging over the edge of the bed and she would dry my hair. Sometimes she wouldn't move the dryer enough and my ears would get hot, but other than that, it was great.
And Millie seems to really enjoy it too. So, I'm sure one day, she'll be blow-drying her daughter's (or son's) hair and will be reliving her childhood.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Will Millie talk sooner or later?
I was talking to someone at church last night about Millie doing sign language and her comment was that she thought it was a good thing, but that kids that learn sign language often talk later than kids that don't.
I thought about that on the way home and I don't think that's the case with Millie. She is already talking (not extremely clear) but she can say a handful of words. But she can also sign about 15 words, which I think is quite an accomplishment for a 15-mo. old. She is learning manners before she can actually talk on consistent basis. And she picks up on things so quickly.
This morning I was showing her another sign for dog - sticking your tongue out and panting and I showed her two times and she was trying to do it. She wasn't sticking out her tongue but she was trying to pant. She's quick about everything.
Only time will tell for when she will start talking on a regular basis but I am happy with her progress so far. She's a smart girl.
I thought about that on the way home and I don't think that's the case with Millie. She is already talking (not extremely clear) but she can say a handful of words. But she can also sign about 15 words, which I think is quite an accomplishment for a 15-mo. old. She is learning manners before she can actually talk on consistent basis. And she picks up on things so quickly.
This morning I was showing her another sign for dog - sticking your tongue out and panting and I showed her two times and she was trying to do it. She wasn't sticking out her tongue but she was trying to pant. She's quick about everything.
Only time will tell for when she will start talking on a regular basis but I am happy with her progress so far. She's a smart girl.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Some of Millie's favorite foods
Some of Millie's recent favorite foods are:
Beans of almost any sort, such as black beans, pinto beans, blackeye peas, great northern beans; peas, applesauce, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, Cheerios, Baby Goldfish.
This week I am going to try some Kiwi fruit - that has a mushy texture, so we'll see. I also sent with the babysitter some mandarin oranges. I'll find out this afternoon if she liked them.
Beans of almost any sort, such as black beans, pinto beans, blackeye peas, great northern beans; peas, applesauce, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, Cheerios, Baby Goldfish.
This week I am going to try some Kiwi fruit - that has a mushy texture, so we'll see. I also sent with the babysitter some mandarin oranges. I'll find out this afternoon if she liked them.
Millie's doctor's appointment
I forgot to post last week that I took Millie to the doctor for her 15-mo. checkup. Everything went well, except for the very end when it was time to get the shots - 4 to be exact.
Her stats.....
weight 23 lbs., 4 oz.
height 32 inches
head circumference 47.5 cm
Dr. Cousin asked if Millie knew any body parts and I rattled off head, nose, eyes, mouth, teeth, hair, and sometimes, ears. She said that she was ahead of her age group by knowing so many. And I told her that we had been working on the sign language, which she seemed to be impressed by that.
We go back to the doctor at 18 mos. for another checkup. I can't believe she is already 15 mos. old. Time flies. But it's definitely been great.
Her stats.....
weight 23 lbs., 4 oz.
height 32 inches
head circumference 47.5 cm
Dr. Cousin asked if Millie knew any body parts and I rattled off head, nose, eyes, mouth, teeth, hair, and sometimes, ears. She said that she was ahead of her age group by knowing so many. And I told her that we had been working on the sign language, which she seemed to be impressed by that.
We go back to the doctor at 18 mos. for another checkup. I can't believe she is already 15 mos. old. Time flies. But it's definitely been great.
It is all worth it
Yesterday afternoon when I went to pick up Millie (kind of late because I had to work to get the paper out) and opened the door, I realized that all the work, late nights, lack of sleep, etc. was all worth it.
Millie had this HUGE smile on her face because she was so happy to see me. Me, her mommy. She doesn't say mommy; it's always dada. But I know that she still wants me around. Wants me to hold her. Wants me to comfort her when she is tired or upset. Wants me to read to her.
So that very moment made it all worth it.........
Millie had this HUGE smile on her face because she was so happy to see me. Me, her mommy. She doesn't say mommy; it's always dada. But I know that she still wants me around. Wants me to hold her. Wants me to comfort her when she is tired or upset. Wants me to read to her.
So that very moment made it all worth it.........
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Millie says "Hi" and "Ball"
Ms. Andrea said that today Millie said "Hi" and "Ball" very clear; that she totally understood her. Pretty soon she's going to be talking up a storm.
Tonight she did not want to take a bath - which is unusual. But I think it was because she was tired, even though she slept from 1:30 to 4:15 today. Yikes. I wish I could take a long nap like that during the day. But after I got her dressed, I asked her if she would like for me to blow-dry her hair and she shook her head yes. And she really enjoyed that. She didn't want to be held for very long either tonight - she was ready to get in that bed. And she went to sleep without a fuss.
Tonight she did not want to take a bath - which is unusual. But I think it was because she was tired, even though she slept from 1:30 to 4:15 today. Yikes. I wish I could take a long nap like that during the day. But after I got her dressed, I asked her if she would like for me to blow-dry her hair and she shook her head yes. And she really enjoyed that. She didn't want to be held for very long either tonight - she was ready to get in that bed. And she went to sleep without a fuss.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Signs Millie is doing and other things too...
I wanted to write on here the signs that Millie was doing (at the time) so I wouldn't forget. People say to write everything down because there is no way that you can remember everything. I am adding some more on Monday (8/18) because she did several more over the weekend.
Signs Millie can use:
milk
more
please
thank you
banana
help
diaper change
hi
bye-bye
eat
bed (tired)
phone
dog
water
cracker
bird
book
baby
Tarzan (that's probably not a sign, but it sure is funny!)
daddy
mommy (sometimes)
all done
That's all she is doing right now, which I think is pretty remarkable. She has also been shaking her head up and down to say "yes." She's definitely got "no" down pat but has started saying yes.
She can also say (speak) Dada, milk, more, ba for bottle, boo, Bella, ba for ball.
We have a rocking chair that has become Millie's rocking chair and she likes to sit in it to drink her bottle. So the other day she went and got in the chair but was sitting too far down, so I told her to sit up some so she could drink the bottle, and lo and behold, she pushed herself up. She completely understood what I said and then followed through. I was astonished.
Kids are amazing because of what they can comprehend at such a young age. She is definitely a sponge right now, soaking everything up.
She also likes to help around the house. She likes to help unload the dishwasher; give her a few years and we'll beg for her to do it! She also likes to help put laundry in the washer and bring things to you that maybe belong in the trash or in the sink.
Signs Millie can use:
milk
more
please
thank you
banana
help
diaper change
hi
bye-bye
eat
bed (tired)
phone
dog
water
cracker
bird
book
baby
Tarzan (that's probably not a sign, but it sure is funny!)
daddy
mommy (sometimes)
all done
That's all she is doing right now, which I think is pretty remarkable. She has also been shaking her head up and down to say "yes." She's definitely got "no" down pat but has started saying yes.
She can also say (speak) Dada, milk, more, ba for bottle, boo, Bella, ba for ball.
We have a rocking chair that has become Millie's rocking chair and she likes to sit in it to drink her bottle. So the other day she went and got in the chair but was sitting too far down, so I told her to sit up some so she could drink the bottle, and lo and behold, she pushed herself up. She completely understood what I said and then followed through. I was astonished.
Kids are amazing because of what they can comprehend at such a young age. She is definitely a sponge right now, soaking everything up.
She also likes to help around the house. She likes to help unload the dishwasher; give her a few years and we'll beg for her to do it! She also likes to help put laundry in the washer and bring things to you that maybe belong in the trash or in the sink.
Friday, August 15, 2008
I'm so proud of Millie
Last night, Millie fed herself - all by herself - (well, with a little bit of my help). I fixed in the crockpot some chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes and then came home and cooked some 90-sec. rice and added that to the pot. I fixed both of us a bowl of it (Jacade was out of town) and we sat down at the table and said the blessing; which, by the way, Millie will usually hold my hand while we say it and then clap her hands when I say "Amen."
So I put some food on her spoon, handed her the spoon and she would direct it into her mouth. Then I would praise her and praise her and you could just see the excitement in her eyes. She ate the whole bowl of food. She kept saying more and doing the "more" sign and kept taking the spoon from me. There were a few times when I wouldn't praise her immediately and she would look at me, smile and then clap her hands, as if to say, "Look, Mom. I did it! Clap for me!" which I would then do. It was great.
Then we shared an Edy's Frozen Tropical Fruit Bar and she definitely said more for that!
My little baby Millie is growing up. We are working a little bit on transitioning from the bottle to the cup. I think it's hard for me because I don't want to let go that she is growing up. I think it's hard for her because she just likes to drink out of the bottle. She only has milk out of the bottle though and at the babysitter's house, she doesn't drink from a bottle at all. I guess Mom's a push-over.
So I put some food on her spoon, handed her the spoon and she would direct it into her mouth. Then I would praise her and praise her and you could just see the excitement in her eyes. She ate the whole bowl of food. She kept saying more and doing the "more" sign and kept taking the spoon from me. There were a few times when I wouldn't praise her immediately and she would look at me, smile and then clap her hands, as if to say, "Look, Mom. I did it! Clap for me!" which I would then do. It was great.
Then we shared an Edy's Frozen Tropical Fruit Bar and she definitely said more for that!
My little baby Millie is growing up. We are working a little bit on transitioning from the bottle to the cup. I think it's hard for me because I don't want to let go that she is growing up. I think it's hard for her because she just likes to drink out of the bottle. She only has milk out of the bottle though and at the babysitter's house, she doesn't drink from a bottle at all. I guess Mom's a push-over.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
It's suppertime!!!
I took a picture of this guy feeding some pigeons on the square in Savannah. We just happened to walk up as he was getting the food out of his car and all the birds were crowding around. They knew who took care of them. I love his glasses!!
Millie plays in the rain
Tuesday evening, it started to rain and while I was unloading the dishwasher, Jacade was in charge of Millie. So he let her outside to walk in the rain and she HAD A BLAST!!! She laughed and giggled and screamed and shrieked! She just walked around the patio furniture, in a circle, over and over and over again.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Millie goes to Savannah
We all took a road trip to Savannah this past weekend for our friends, Cassie and Kevin Beckwith's baby shower. Well, Kevin said there was no way he was going to another baby shower, so I guess you could say it was Cassie's shower. This was Millie's first trip to Savannah (but not the last).
We left the house Saturday morning around 9 am, while Jacade was complaining that we had so much stuff, just to spend the one night. Hello, that's what happens when you have a baby in tow. Must have the stroller, a pack-n-play, baby clothes and plenty of them (never know when they are going to have an accident), our clothes, toys, books, diapers & wipes, and on and on and on.
We arrived in Savannah around 12:30 - not a bad trip down at all. Millie slept for about an hour while Jacade drove. Thank goodness for daddies. Is it just a policy that most men usually do most of the driving? Maybe they need to feel in control! I wasn't complaining!
We hung out at Kevin and Cassie's house - Millie had her lunch bottle - and then walked around their house exploring and going up and down the steps. Wow, she loves the stairs. And they had plenty of them. But their house is gorgeous - beautifully decorated and inspirational. I saw ideas that I wanted to do in our house. And Cassie is a painter (artist) and has many of her creations all over the house. Sometimes I wish I could paint.
We then drove out to Cassie's baby shower - and Millie STAYED with Daddy! Kevin and the boys, and Millie, went out to Kevin's parents' house. The girls had a great time at the shower - Cassie got so much stuff. But surpisingly didn't get that many diapers. Oh well. But she has some talented friends that gave her some very special homemade gifts. There's just something about a gift made from the heart. And the food was so good - sorry Cassie that you couldn't enjoy the spiked punch!
We left the house Saturday morning around 9 am, while Jacade was complaining that we had so much stuff, just to spend the one night. Hello, that's what happens when you have a baby in tow. Must have the stroller, a pack-n-play, baby clothes and plenty of them (never know when they are going to have an accident), our clothes, toys, books, diapers & wipes, and on and on and on.
We arrived in Savannah around 12:30 - not a bad trip down at all. Millie slept for about an hour while Jacade drove. Thank goodness for daddies. Is it just a policy that most men usually do most of the driving? Maybe they need to feel in control! I wasn't complaining!
We hung out at Kevin and Cassie's house - Millie had her lunch bottle - and then walked around their house exploring and going up and down the steps. Wow, she loves the stairs. And they had plenty of them. But their house is gorgeous - beautifully decorated and inspirational. I saw ideas that I wanted to do in our house. And Cassie is a painter (artist) and has many of her creations all over the house. Sometimes I wish I could paint.
We then drove out to Cassie's baby shower - and Millie STAYED with Daddy! Kevin and the boys, and Millie, went out to Kevin's parents' house. The girls had a great time at the shower - Cassie got so much stuff. But surpisingly didn't get that many diapers. Oh well. But she has some talented friends that gave her some very special homemade gifts. There's just something about a gift made from the heart. And the food was so good - sorry Cassie that you couldn't enjoy the spiked punch!
Three hours later and it was time to meet up with the boys. Kevin was cooking boiled shrimp, corn, and some rolls, out at his parents' house. It was just a small get-together with family and friends. And when we arrived, Danny, Kevin's cousin said, "Someone missed their mommy." And I said, "Was it Jacade?" Millie didn't take a nap the whole time and was, needless to say, very frazzled and cranky (as was Daddy). There was just too much to do, too much to see, all in a new place. So we ate dinner - which was unbelievably fabulous - and had a delectable dessert - thanks to Nancy. And headed home - everyone was exhausted.
Millie finally went to sleep but then woke up when we got home. She had a hard time going to sleep but she finally did. We all woke up Sunday morning and relaxed a bit. Then we got ready for church - Kevin sings in the choir. Jacade didn't go - he drove around Savannah taking pictures. But Millie went in the nursery and did really well.
We then went out to eat at Soho - so yummy! And then me, Jacade and Millie left and walked around taking pictures - it didn't take Millie very long and she was out. Got back to their house and packed up everything and got on the road.
Millie didn't really eat that great the whole trip. I don't know what the deal was. She had plenty of milk though. Hopefully she can get back on track.
But Cassie - this post is partly for you! And I'll try my best to post more often. Millie is changing and doing so much every day. And I'll have to post some pictures from the trip when I download some photos.
Can't wait for Baby Girl Beckwith to arrive. She will be here before we know it and will change the world! We love y'all!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Millie strobe dancing
I figured out this new feature on my video camera, so Millie was playing in the living room last week (with just her diaper on) and I had the techno music playing - she likes to dance to that. And I filmed her walking around with the "strobe" feature on. Too funny.
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