Saturday, June 26, 2010
Sweet Little Curl
Hailey's hair is finally starting to grow. Unless I brush it just right, it hangs on her ears and starts to curl up. When she had little curls on both sides of her head when she got out of bed this morning, I just couldn't bring myself to brush them away.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Memorial Day Weekend
We stayed pretty busy over the long weekend. On Saturday we tried to do a little shopping, but Hailey wouldn't have any part of it. She screamed wanting out of her stroller - so I gave in and let her out, then she wanted to run around everywhere. When we tried to keep her under control, the screaming began - I'm talking top of her lungs, red face, alligator tears rolling fit. I remember saying to Kevin at one point, "Oh my God, we've become THOSE parents with the screaming kid that everyone else wishes would shut up!" We were pretty embarrassed and quickly made the long trek from the back of Target to the exit. As soon as we got to the car, Hailey was fine of course, but my nerves were shot! On the way home we stopped at Sonic for some happy juice and Hailey got her first taste of heaven in a cup - orange cream slush. Every time I gave her a sip (more like guzzle) she would get this great big smile and beg for more.
Saturday evening it was time for Hailey to test out her new pool. I think she spent more time climbing in and out of the thing than actually swimming, but we had a good time.
On Sunday we traveled to Spur Lake for a family reunion of all my mom's dad's side of the family. Many of these relatives, I had not seen since our wedding nearly 5 years ago. This was also Hailey's first time to meet them. I was a little worried how she would be out in the heat all day with nearly 100 new people around her, but she was great! (guess she got all her fussies out in Target the day before -hehe). We had a lot of great food and enjoyed visiting and being outside.
Saturday evening it was time for Hailey to test out her new pool. I think she spent more time climbing in and out of the thing than actually swimming, but we had a good time.
On Sunday we traveled to Spur Lake for a family reunion of all my mom's dad's side of the family. Many of these relatives, I had not seen since our wedding nearly 5 years ago. This was also Hailey's first time to meet them. I was a little worried how she would be out in the heat all day with nearly 100 new people around her, but she was great! (guess she got all her fussies out in Target the day before -hehe). We had a lot of great food and enjoyed visiting and being outside.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Springtime Fun
Hailey has been a busy little bee. Now that the weather is warming up, this girl wants to be OUTSIDE! I really think she would stay out all day if we would let her. When she stands by the door and asks outside??? in that sweet little voice, it's really hard to say no.
And Oliver does too!
Bubbles!
She loves her wagon
And Oliver does too!
Bubbles!
Peek A Boo...
I Love You!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Cookies with momma
I have been craving homemade cookies for some time now, Sunday morning I even told Kevin I was thinking about baking some if I could get my lazy bones into the kitchen. Then I turned on Food Network - and there it was, a whole episode about cookies! So while Kevin was out working in the yard, Hailey and I made cookies (and a big mess too!)
Don't worry, she was using a cheese spreader
Just add sprinkles!
MMM Cookies!!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Spring Snow
Today is the second day of spring and we woke up to several inches of snow this morning! It was 70 degrees two days ago and it is forecasted to be near 70 again in a couple of days - crazy Arkansas weather! We went out this morning to take advantage of what will hopefully be the last snow of the season.
Hailey wasn't too wild about the snow. She was okay until I put her down and she fell in it face first (wish I would have taken a pic of that). Of course the snow was nearly up to her knees, so it was hard for her to get around. Maybe she will enjoy it more next year. I was able to convince her to throw some snowballs at the dog.
And of course, the wagon rides with daddy were a hit! Look at that smile!
We're hoping for some warm weather soon. Hailey's got a closet full of cute summer clothes and mommy is ready for tank tops and flip flops. Bring on the sunshine!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Time Out!
Looks like we have trouble on our hands! Miss Hailey just turned one, but seems to be quickly moving towards her terrible twos.
The last couple weeks she has been throwing fits when she doesn't get her way. I'm talking lay in the floor and kick and scream fits. We try to ignore them, but there's only so much we can take. I hate to be too harsh with her, but I think if she's smart enough to act like that, then she's smart enough to know what punishment is. Anyone have any suggestions?
Friday morning as we were headed out the door, Kevin made her mad so she slapped him several times! I mentioned this when I dropped her off at school, but the lady told me she had not noticed it before. Sure enough when Kevin picked her up Friday afternoon, he was told that Hailey was sent to timeout!
Story goes....Hailey and a little boy were fighting over a toy. Hailey got mad and threw a toy at the little boy, but she missed (she's gonna throw just like her momma, poor girl!) So what does she do? She gets up, walks over and slaps the little boy in the face!
When Kevin told me this story I busted up laughing! I wish they had video of this - I play the scenario over and over in my head and it just gets funnier every time! I know I shouldn't laugh at this but it is a cute story. Looks like we need to get a handle on our wild child!
The last couple weeks she has been throwing fits when she doesn't get her way. I'm talking lay in the floor and kick and scream fits. We try to ignore them, but there's only so much we can take. I hate to be too harsh with her, but I think if she's smart enough to act like that, then she's smart enough to know what punishment is. Anyone have any suggestions?
Friday morning as we were headed out the door, Kevin made her mad so she slapped him several times! I mentioned this when I dropped her off at school, but the lady told me she had not noticed it before. Sure enough when Kevin picked her up Friday afternoon, he was told that Hailey was sent to timeout!
Story goes....Hailey and a little boy were fighting over a toy. Hailey got mad and threw a toy at the little boy, but she missed (she's gonna throw just like her momma, poor girl!) So what does she do? She gets up, walks over and slaps the little boy in the face!
When Kevin told me this story I busted up laughing! I wish they had video of this - I play the scenario over and over in my head and it just gets funnier every time! I know I shouldn't laugh at this but it is a cute story. Looks like we need to get a handle on our wild child!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Things I've learned...
While reflecting on the past year of mommyhood, I've decided to share with you some of the things I have learned since becoming a mother - the good, the bad, and the ugly! Enjoy!
The bond between mother and child is instant. Even while she was still in the womb, Hailey and I had a connection. It was like I already knew her the moment she was born. And just when I think I can't possibly love her any more than I do in that instant, my love for her continues to grow with every passing moment.
Father-daughter bonds are a big thing too! Growing up a daddy's girl, I always hoped that one day my daughter would have a great relationship with her father. Let's face it, no need to worry about this one. Kevin and Hailey are gaga for each other! Her first word was DaDa.
Being shy and self-conscious goes right out the window when you have a baby. The moment you put that hospital gown on, its like you put out a welcome sign to any Tom, Dick, and Harry with a medical badge to come check you out. (This was probably one of my biggest fears prior to arriving at the hosptial.)
Speaking of the body, your body is never the same after having a baby. Sure, I weigh the same as I did pre-baby and wear the same clothes, but they do not fit the same! It just seems like everything is a little droopier. My sweet husband tries to convince me otherwise, maybe I should listen a little more.
Midnight feedings (and 2:00, and 4:00 feedings) are real pain in the neck, but just when you think you can't take it anymore, they figure out how to sleep through the night. Crazy as it sounds, I occasionally miss those middle of the night feedings of just me and my baby sitting in the recliner watching the same infomercial over and over.
Without fail, a baby will puke on your fresh, clean shirt just as you are getting ready to go out the door!
Dawn dish soap and a tootbrush are awesome at removing, puke, poop, or any other baby stain.
Yes, I'll admit I have picked my childs nose with my bare finger and used my own spit to clean her face! Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do!
When they are first born, you just can't wait until they can lift their heads, support themselves, sit up, rollover, crawl, walk, etc...... Those days come WAY too FAST! Don't wish your days away.
We literally have thousands of pictures just from Hailey's first year of life. Ridiculous I know, but whenever I sit down to weed them out, I just can't bring myself to delete even the bad, goofy face ones. But, does overloading my computer memory really hurt anyone?
My priorities have totally changed since having a baby. Long gone are the days of spontaneous wardrobe shopping trips and late nights playing nintendo. Now I'm (usually) happy wearing the same old clothes I had last year, just window shopping, and staying up past 11 is unheard of.
The greatest lesson I've learned this past year is patience! It has taken me 28 years and a child to learn this virtue, but I think I've come a long way!
And probably the best of all...No matter how crappy my day was or how many tantrums Hailey threw, holding my baby while she falls asleep in my arms melts all my troubles away-and my heart too!
The bond between mother and child is instant. Even while she was still in the womb, Hailey and I had a connection. It was like I already knew her the moment she was born. And just when I think I can't possibly love her any more than I do in that instant, my love for her continues to grow with every passing moment.
Father-daughter bonds are a big thing too! Growing up a daddy's girl, I always hoped that one day my daughter would have a great relationship with her father. Let's face it, no need to worry about this one. Kevin and Hailey are gaga for each other! Her first word was DaDa.
Being shy and self-conscious goes right out the window when you have a baby. The moment you put that hospital gown on, its like you put out a welcome sign to any Tom, Dick, and Harry with a medical badge to come check you out. (This was probably one of my biggest fears prior to arriving at the hosptial.)
Speaking of the body, your body is never the same after having a baby. Sure, I weigh the same as I did pre-baby and wear the same clothes, but they do not fit the same! It just seems like everything is a little droopier. My sweet husband tries to convince me otherwise, maybe I should listen a little more.
Midnight feedings (and 2:00, and 4:00 feedings) are real pain in the neck, but just when you think you can't take it anymore, they figure out how to sleep through the night. Crazy as it sounds, I occasionally miss those middle of the night feedings of just me and my baby sitting in the recliner watching the same infomercial over and over.
Without fail, a baby will puke on your fresh, clean shirt just as you are getting ready to go out the door!
Dawn dish soap and a tootbrush are awesome at removing, puke, poop, or any other baby stain.
Yes, I'll admit I have picked my childs nose with my bare finger and used my own spit to clean her face! Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do!
When they are first born, you just can't wait until they can lift their heads, support themselves, sit up, rollover, crawl, walk, etc...... Those days come WAY too FAST! Don't wish your days away.
We literally have thousands of pictures just from Hailey's first year of life. Ridiculous I know, but whenever I sit down to weed them out, I just can't bring myself to delete even the bad, goofy face ones. But, does overloading my computer memory really hurt anyone?
My priorities have totally changed since having a baby. Long gone are the days of spontaneous wardrobe shopping trips and late nights playing nintendo. Now I'm (usually) happy wearing the same old clothes I had last year, just window shopping, and staying up past 11 is unheard of.
The greatest lesson I've learned this past year is patience! It has taken me 28 years and a child to learn this virtue, but I think I've come a long way!
And probably the best of all...No matter how crappy my day was or how many tantrums Hailey threw, holding my baby while she falls asleep in my arms melts all my troubles away-and my heart too!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Happy 1st Birthday Haileybug!
Wow! We can not believe our little girl is One!
For those of you who weren't readers from the very beginning or for those who were and are just looking for a short trip down memory lane, click here to see how it all began.
I had decided months ago that Hailey's birthday theme colors should be pink and green, just like her room. A few weeks ago I happened to get a party supply catalog in the mail, coincidence? There on the first page was a theme done in pink and green ladybugs. It was perfect! So of course, I ordered it and Kevin and I started on the Happy Birthday banner and treat jars. I found this cute idea online for party favors - you take empty baby food jars and fill them with m&m's or other colored candies to match your theme. Kevin got really crafty and made labels using the ladybug design from the plates, and I tied matching ribbon around the lid. These also served the great purpose of anchoring all those helium balloons!
Here's a few pics of the decorations. Wish I would have taken more of just the decor, but we kept pretty busy...
She really liked her cake. It took her a few minutes to figure out what to do with it, but then again I think she was confused all afternoon as to who all these people were and why did they keep looking at her?
The party was a success! We had a great time and enjoyed visiting with everyone that came out to celebrate with Hailey!
For those of you who weren't readers from the very beginning or for those who were and are just looking for a short trip down memory lane, click here to see how it all began.
I had decided months ago that Hailey's birthday theme colors should be pink and green, just like her room. A few weeks ago I happened to get a party supply catalog in the mail, coincidence? There on the first page was a theme done in pink and green ladybugs. It was perfect! So of course, I ordered it and Kevin and I started on the Happy Birthday banner and treat jars. I found this cute idea online for party favors - you take empty baby food jars and fill them with m&m's or other colored candies to match your theme. Kevin got really crafty and made labels using the ladybug design from the plates, and I tied matching ribbon around the lid. These also served the great purpose of anchoring all those helium balloons!
Here's a few pics of the decorations. Wish I would have taken more of just the decor, but we kept pretty busy...
She really liked her cake. It took her a few minutes to figure out what to do with it, but then again I think she was confused all afternoon as to who all these people were and why did they keep looking at her?
The party was a success! We had a great time and enjoyed visiting with everyone that came out to celebrate with Hailey!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Hailey's First (White) Christmas!
How awesome was it that our baby's first Christmas also happened to be a white one? When the snowflakes began falling Christmas Eve, I became giddy with joy. I don't believe I have ever seen that kind of snowfall on Christmas, and the fact that it was Hailey's first Christmas made it so special!
Like everyone out there, we stayed very busy over the Christmas weekend, and despite getting another double ear infection, Hailey was a trooper through it all.
We kicked off Christmas eve by going to Kevin's aunt Cathy's to decorate the Christmas cookies. It's a tradition that started when Kevin and his cousins were little kids, now its neat to see our children growing and getting to join in the tradition. We could tell Hailey was not feeling well and by the time we got home she had a 101.5 temp. I put her down for a nap and started getting ready for Kevin's family.
Hailey woke up just in time to see all of Kevin's family arrive at our house for Christmas Eve. When the snowflakes started we ran outside to get a quick pic of her white Christmas! It got a little loud and crazy around here with all those people here, but Hailey did okay and played a little with her cousins. The most special gift she received is a toy box made by her great-grandpa Lester. He put so much time and love into cutting and painting those letters to make sure it matches her room perfectly. We love it- it is such a treasure!
After opening her Santa gifts on Christmas morning, Hailey, Oliver, Kevin, and I braved the snow to head to Nana and Gramps for breakfast. I just love Christmas breakfast! Hailey didn't quite get the hang of opening gifts but she had fun playing with the paper and tape and we did get a few smiles and excited claps.
By lunch time, her fever was up to 103.2 and I was freaking out!!! We called the after hours nurse only to be told that we were pretty much SOL unless we wanted to take her to the emergency room and that we shouldn't be too worried unless her fever gets up to 105. Well, I was worried and I was mad because I was sure it was an ear infection and all I needed was for someone to get us a prescription for a little antibiotic to get us through the weekend. We were supposed to go to my aunt's house in NWA on Saturday and I wanted Hailey to be feeling better.
We got up first thing Saturday morning and headed to the walk-in clinic. It was standing room only and I felt like germs were just leaping onto us as we walked through the door. Kevin took Hailey back to the car and I waited for our turn. Three hours later the doctor confirmed that she did indeed have a double ear infection and we got our prescription. Finally!
Within a couple hours, the fever was coming down. We headed up to NWA for our third day of Christmas. This was Hailey's first long road trip, of course since she was not feeling well she ended up sleeping the whole way. Once again she woke up to open presents and play a little, then it was right back to dozing in Gramps lap.
Sunday was a much better day. We spent most of the day relaxing and Hailey is feeling much better. This Christmas was very busy and stressful, but we survived. All the hard work and running around was worth making Hailey's first Christmas memorable.
Like everyone out there, we stayed very busy over the Christmas weekend, and despite getting another double ear infection, Hailey was a trooper through it all.
We kicked off Christmas eve by going to Kevin's aunt Cathy's to decorate the Christmas cookies. It's a tradition that started when Kevin and his cousins were little kids, now its neat to see our children growing and getting to join in the tradition. We could tell Hailey was not feeling well and by the time we got home she had a 101.5 temp. I put her down for a nap and started getting ready for Kevin's family.
Hailey woke up just in time to see all of Kevin's family arrive at our house for Christmas Eve. When the snowflakes started we ran outside to get a quick pic of her white Christmas! It got a little loud and crazy around here with all those people here, but Hailey did okay and played a little with her cousins. The most special gift she received is a toy box made by her great-grandpa Lester. He put so much time and love into cutting and painting those letters to make sure it matches her room perfectly. We love it- it is such a treasure!
After opening her Santa gifts on Christmas morning, Hailey, Oliver, Kevin, and I braved the snow to head to Nana and Gramps for breakfast. I just love Christmas breakfast! Hailey didn't quite get the hang of opening gifts but she had fun playing with the paper and tape and we did get a few smiles and excited claps.
By lunch time, her fever was up to 103.2 and I was freaking out!!! We called the after hours nurse only to be told that we were pretty much SOL unless we wanted to take her to the emergency room and that we shouldn't be too worried unless her fever gets up to 105. Well, I was worried and I was mad because I was sure it was an ear infection and all I needed was for someone to get us a prescription for a little antibiotic to get us through the weekend. We were supposed to go to my aunt's house in NWA on Saturday and I wanted Hailey to be feeling better.
We got up first thing Saturday morning and headed to the walk-in clinic. It was standing room only and I felt like germs were just leaping onto us as we walked through the door. Kevin took Hailey back to the car and I waited for our turn. Three hours later the doctor confirmed that she did indeed have a double ear infection and we got our prescription. Finally!
Within a couple hours, the fever was coming down. We headed up to NWA for our third day of Christmas. This was Hailey's first long road trip, of course since she was not feeling well she ended up sleeping the whole way. Once again she woke up to open presents and play a little, then it was right back to dozing in Gramps lap.
Sunday was a much better day. We spent most of the day relaxing and Hailey is feeling much better. This Christmas was very busy and stressful, but we survived. All the hard work and running around was worth making Hailey's first Christmas memorable.
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