We are all preparing for Thanksgiving tomorrow. Emptying the bellies for the biggest meal of the year. This is my favorite holiday. To me it signals the beginning of winter and the chance to eat my dad's smoked turkey and stuffing. I love spending time with my family as we begin the festivities in the late afternoon. This will be Matilda's first and I am planning on bringing her pureed sweet potatoes so she can eat with all of us at the table. It is also a special year because the Frisbys are here from England to partake with us. I think they are all really excited about the whole experience. David is even getting into the swing of things by making spiced red cabbage and a sweet potato dish. Bart will be making his signature mashed potatoes. They are leaving Saturday so I don't think they will be able to hit many of the after Thanksgiving sales, but Yuki and I may sneak off to a few children's shops.
On a parting note, Matilda's first tooth is now through her gums. She still has a cold, but I took her to the doctor during the week and she gave her the all clear. She seems to be getting better every day. Her five month check up is next week.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Bright Lights, Big Buffet
Matilda went to her first buffet at the Atlantis today. My Mema would be proud! Nothing to eat for her, but she was eyeing my frozen yogurt (my favorite part) and was very upset when I didn't give her any. We took the Frisbys to experience one and they enjoyed it. I think so much so that they are thinking of trying the Peppermill for dinner. Hebe got a Mickey Mouse pancake and Hattie ate everything that was given to her.
Sadly, Matilda's cold has gotten worse. She has a rattly cough and stuffy nose. It is nonstop saline nasal spray and bulb syringe around here. But she did sleep for 10 hours straight last night and woke up at 8:00. Lately it has been anywhere between 4:00 and 6:00 so it was like Christmas come early for me!
Everyone is up at the toy store in Truckee. Matilda and I are stuck here. As she naps, I am preparing myself for the dentist chair. Iron Mike suggested I take my headphones so I can listen to music on my iPhone while he grinds away. Good tip!
Sadly, Matilda's cold has gotten worse. She has a rattly cough and stuffy nose. It is nonstop saline nasal spray and bulb syringe around here. But she did sleep for 10 hours straight last night and woke up at 8:00. Lately it has been anywhere between 4:00 and 6:00 so it was like Christmas come early for me!
Everyone is up at the toy store in Truckee. Matilda and I are stuck here. As she naps, I am preparing myself for the dentist chair. Iron Mike suggested I take my headphones so I can listen to music on my iPhone while he grinds away. Good tip!
Friday, November 21, 2008
First Tooth Arrives!!
Matilda has her second cold and while her nose is running like a faucet and her chest rattles, she is in good spirits. This little Monkey is happy all the time. As she struggles to breathe, her first tooth is popping through the skin! A very exciting day! I thought it would magically appear one day, growing overnight, but Auntie Yuki set me straight. It takes a long time for it to rise. I just hope the process is easy for her.
Her cousins are still visiting and she is loving every minute of it. Hebe jumps up and down and makes monkey noises for her. Matilda smiles and giggles whenever she does it.
She will be starting sweet potatoes on Sunday, just in time for Thanksgiving! I have cooked up the first batch and they are very sweet indeed. I think she will really like them. She is getting better at eating and most of the cereal is now getting into her mouth and not on her bib. I feed her breakfast and Bart usually takes dinner. It is nice for them to spend that time together since he doesn't see her much during the day.
This weekend is full of activity. We are taking the Frisbys for their first casino buffet. The girls want to play in the snow and we will hopefully make it up to Truckee. There is a wonderful toy shop up there called Dylan's Delights. I love going in there because it reminds me of World of Toys, which I miss dearly. Oh and I have a dentist appointment tomorrow afternoon as Dr. H prepares my tooth for a crown. YUCK!
Her cousins are still visiting and she is loving every minute of it. Hebe jumps up and down and makes monkey noises for her. Matilda smiles and giggles whenever she does it.
She will be starting sweet potatoes on Sunday, just in time for Thanksgiving! I have cooked up the first batch and they are very sweet indeed. I think she will really like them. She is getting better at eating and most of the cereal is now getting into her mouth and not on her bib. I feed her breakfast and Bart usually takes dinner. It is nice for them to spend that time together since he doesn't see her much during the day.
This weekend is full of activity. We are taking the Frisbys for their first casino buffet. The girls want to play in the snow and we will hopefully make it up to Truckee. There is a wonderful toy shop up there called Dylan's Delights. I love going in there because it reminds me of World of Toys, which I miss dearly. Oh and I have a dentist appointment tomorrow afternoon as Dr. H prepares my tooth for a crown. YUCK!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Frisby Family Arrives!
Matilda is having a grand time with her cousins, Hebe and Hattie! The Frisby crew have been here since Friday. The flights were a bit rough and jet lag has gotten everyone up at 5 am the last few mornings, but I think the sleep might be sorted soon. Matilda has even joined in on the fun, by waking with them. She loves looking at them, smiling and waving. They all laid on her play mat this morning with her and was able to get some video of it. Very cute!
Matilda had her first taste of homemade winter squash puree this morning. It was mixed into her rice cereal and she could not get enough of it! It was very easy to make and I am looking forward to making all of her food.
She is almost ready to roll from back to her stomach. She is rolling onto her side, but just needs to figure out how to get her legs and arms over. When I put her on her tummy, she kicks her legs as if she is figuring out what needs to be done to crawl. It will be here before we know it!
Matilda had her first taste of homemade winter squash puree this morning. It was mixed into her rice cereal and she could not get enough of it! It was very easy to make and I am looking forward to making all of her food.
She is almost ready to roll from back to her stomach. She is rolling onto her side, but just needs to figure out how to get her legs and arms over. When I put her on her tummy, she kicks her legs as if she is figuring out what needs to be done to crawl. It will be here before we know it!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
5 Months Today!
I have stopped myself many times wondering why I haven't been keeping a record or journal of Matilda's progress. This journey is so important to all of us and I want her to be able to look back and be able to read about her milestones and all the good times (and bad) that are coming our way. I figured the best way to do this is to create a blog. She already stares at the computer screen when I check my email and Facebook accounts...she will be using a laptop before we know it. It can't get lost or chewed up by Bob...it is virtually permanent.
Matilda is 5 months old today and I can't believe how fast it has all gone. She smiles constantly, rolls from her stomach to her back, chews on her hands constantly and even manages to suck on her thumb occasionally. She has started to notice Bob, Fishstick and Wilf and wants to pet them all the time. Actually it is more of a grabbing at fur with her death grip. So they don't get startled, I take her hand in mine and we pet the animals together. I say "gentle, gentle" so she begins to understand they aren't for poking.
In the past few days she has found her feet and has begun to stuff her toes in her mouth. She also moved into her big bed last night. Her bassinet had gotten too small. It makes me sad, but she is still in our room as her cousins are visiting in a few days and Hebe will be using her room. I get to have her close for a few more weeks!
She also went on her first swing ride last week. I thought she might be too small, but she loved it. Can't wait to take her back to the park!
Matilda is 5 months old today and I can't believe how fast it has all gone. She smiles constantly, rolls from her stomach to her back, chews on her hands constantly and even manages to suck on her thumb occasionally. She has started to notice Bob, Fishstick and Wilf and wants to pet them all the time. Actually it is more of a grabbing at fur with her death grip. So they don't get startled, I take her hand in mine and we pet the animals together. I say "gentle, gentle" so she begins to understand they aren't for poking.
In the past few days she has found her feet and has begun to stuff her toes in her mouth. She also moved into her big bed last night. Her bassinet had gotten too small. It makes me sad, but she is still in our room as her cousins are visiting in a few days and Hebe will be using her room. I get to have her close for a few more weeks!
She also went on her first swing ride last week. I thought she might be too small, but she loved it. Can't wait to take her back to the park!
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