Natalie is sick today (we canceled Saturday's party), and she said to me: "I don't want you to take care of me, I want the doctor to take care of me." Naomi is also apparently fighting something -- I noticed that one of her lymph glands is swollen. Neither of them were sick enough for the doctor to want to see them today when I called this morning...
Both girls are just ill enough to be clingy and sleepy. In Natalie's case, she's not sick enough for me to go into crisis mode (I'm good at crisis mode) but feeling crummy enough to be whiny and difficult when I ask her to do something she doesn't want to (ie drink the yucky tea I made her). I'm not so good at dealing with this mode, plus I'm very sad about canceling Natalie's birthday party. Fortunately, she doesn't seem to sad about the fated festivities.
Today was saved from being a total bust by the timely and loving interventions of Sarah and then Bret. Sarah brought a balloon for Natalie (thanks, Hattie!), plus flowers, a Frappuccino, and cupcakes in addition to the Tylenol and juice we needed. I call Sarah my angel who bringeth liquid grace. Then Bret came home early, which made for a drastic difference in Natalie's behavior. Ever since he arrived, she's been quiet and compliant, and I've gotten to focus on caring for Naomi and picking up the pieces of tomorrow's party...
Though I'm sad and disappointed, I'm hopeful and full of faith that God is leading us through this. Who knows what tomorrow would have brought if our plans hadn't been redirected by God's hand.
Naomi's first tooth is coming through -- I felt it last night while she was teething on my finger! I knew it would be soon because the night before she had been chomping at the air, plus she's been rashy and extra cranky... Only 19 more chompers to go -- oy!
So far, December has been a fun month full of Christmas decorations, holiday movies and music, craft projects, and good health. We have much to be thankful for...
Naomi is teething and very vocal about her discomfort. She is also able to roll over from her back to her tummy very rapidly and has occasionally rolled from her tummy to her back. Naomi has also begun pushing herself up while on her tummy. I can tell she wants to crawl and keep up with her sister! She is very handsy and loves grabbing at everything she possibly can, especially the faces of those holding her.
Natalie is a delightful little friend to have around. She's been loving the Christmas crafts I've organized for her -- ornaments, gifts, and wrapping paper. She continues to be quite verbal and expressive. One of my favorite things she's said so far was to the cows outside our dining room window: "No cows! Stop eating turkey! It's not Thanksgiving, it's tuna lunch time!" (She was eating tuna at the time.)
Here are some photos from this month thus far. Next stop: Christmas celebrations!
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Here are some photos from our November files -- we've got crafts, drawings, owies, best friends, sister fun, big smiles, and other adventures. I've still got some photos on the camera that I hope to post soon... In the meantime, enjoy!
In other news, we made the most of our Thanksgiving at home. We missed family very much, but Naomi was throwing up all week, so we cancelled our travel plans. Bret made a wonderful turkey with all the fixins. Naomi is now all better and back to her bright, wiggly, happy self. Natalie was a great help, bringing countless wet wipes to the rescue... Now we're elbow-deep in Christmas decorations, excited for the holiday season!
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I've yet to record her in the act, but Naomi is successfully rolling over from her back to her tummy. She seems very pleased with herself. In fact, like most babies when they learn a new trick, she's obsessed. I've seen her try to roll over in my arms, in her cosleeper while half asleep, and she tries to roll over into me when I lie down to nurse her....
I've got lots of photos to post soon, so keep checking in!
including Halloween
For Halloween, collectively we were "Curious George goes to the doctor." Naomi was Hundley, the dog who lives in George's apartment complex.
Natalie helped me paint a sombrero and stamp the polka dots on the tie.
and other recent quotes
There's no doubt about it -- Natalie is a sensitive, expressive little girl. I enjoy (most of the time) hearing what she says throughout the day...
"It's dark in here. I can't see your face."
"Oh my goodness, it's 4 o'clock on my stove."
"Remember, food makes me grow? Remember?"
"Someday I get married and have dancing and lots of people and flowers and a dress and special shoes."
"Remember? Ice melts into water?"
When on an evening walk: "The moon is coming with us."
When Naomi's head flopped while I was wearing her in the wrap: "Naomi's head coming off! It's broken."
Into a pen cap: "I'd like fruit juice and a chocolate muffin -- to go."
To a smooshed ant: "Ant, wake up!"
"Naomi is a monster, a sad baby monster."
"I want to ride in a rocket ship, with my grandparents."
"Naomi is a princess."
"Dad, can I have a sip of your mocha."
Atop a pile of clean laundry: "I'm a mountain girl."
To Hattie, after Hattie didn't want to share a toy: "You can't say no to me."
"It's hard to be Natalie."
"I love daddy and not you" (to me after a nap)
"Naomi, keep your hands to yourself."
To Naomi: "Big baby muffin face. I'm round cookie face."
"I'm getting married in one week." Me: "Oh yeah? What did Daddy say?" "Daddy said no."
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