Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Rounding out the Year

Wow Jilly has changed alot. The girl loves the pool any type of water right now. She waves her arm to splash to tell us its time to go to the pool now. (now we just need to convince Brian to get us 1 in the backyard).
She still goes up to bed at 6:30 for bath time, We bought her a potty and she sits on it while the water is filling up. We also brush teeth and read alot of books. Shes in bed by 7 every night like clock work. Napping usually from 12-2. Eats OK. We are getting picky now with food. She loves string cheese. Usually has 2 a day. Turkey dogs are always a hit. and corn is great too. I am sure it will all change by the time I am done typing this.
Xmas this yr was fun. Grammy came to visit with Wayne. She bought Jilly a pink kitchen. So we bought some accessories. Then on Xmas Eve we went to my parents and my brother and his kids were there. Jilly got a stroller for her dolls. She rolls that thing all over the house. On Xmas day we were on our own. She wasnt that into it.
New YEars came and went. She slept through fireworks right outside our house!

She still isnt speaking much. But she learns sign language fast! Understands alot and will pick up on things really fast. Like right now she grabs purses/diaper bags and puts them on her shoulder and acts like she is leaving, screaming bye at us and waving. Yesterday she walked ooutside and to the car...We are starting issues of not listening and throwing things. O well.

Saturday, July 7, 2007

WALKING more and more

Jilly is off and running. It was the 4th of July this week and we took her to the Y pool. She was there for a few hrs and was exhausted by the time we came home. She was in bed by 6:30 and didn't even wake for the fireworks across the street. She is walking alot in the pool. Today she was off and running in the stores. We are trying to find good walking shoes for her.

Jillian also went to her first real concert. Alive after Five on Thursday night. She hung out and danced a little. Mostly she went through her diaper bag a few times but we danced to Yo Mamma Big Fat Booty Band and she really enjoyed it till about 7 and then she hit her wall.

She has been napping long naps here on the weekends. She is also going to bed later around 7pm and waking around 6:15-7am.

Our friends come up for the weekend to visit and Jillian did real well. We went to lunch at Mac's Speed Shop and she was having a good old time. Our waitress were even taking her out to look at some Harleys. Later that day we lost power from some nasty thunderstorms but the power finally come on right before she went to bed.

Sunday she went to Mellow Mushroom and then to the pool with Dad and Todd. She was having a good ole' time, walking all over the pool deck straight for the pool. Whenever we took her out of the pool, she would walk back to the fence at the kiddie pool and shake the fence trying to get back in!

Sunday, July 1, 2007

We're Walking!!!!!

The week started out with Jillian trying to stand on her own. She tried to stand up from the floor or the chair in a crouching position. She finally did it on her own Tuesday. She then attempted to make steps from it. On Friday she got up from her Fisher Price chair and did a few steps on her own with me.

On Saturday we took her to the Y pool and she took about 10 steps by herself in the pool! On Sunday we took her back to the pool and she was walking all over the place in the toddler pool!!! A few hours after we got home, she stood up by herself and took about 5 steps unassisted to Daddy! She tries to go way too fast but she is doing pretty well. She took about three more walks sunday night.

Saturday night we all went to Jim and Julie's couples shower. She stayed up way past her bedtime. She woke up around midnight screaming but went back to sleep. She didn't wake up until almost 7:30 but then took a 3 HOUR nap before we went to the pool. Of course we kept her up the rest of the day and she was very crabby before bed.

She is starting to not eat that well. Feeding has not been fun but hopefully it will get better. She screams and carries on real fast in the highchair.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Back to daycare.. : (

Jilly was back at daycare today. Had a good day though but her little friend Annie is no longer there for the summer so that is a bummer.

This weekend we did nothing really. I was stuck running a 10K and at a babyshower so Jilly hung out with daddy all day (literally). We then took her to a Chinese restuarant for dinner. Lots of people stare at her b/c of her pox, and one waiter had to ask what was wrong. On Sunday we ran errands and bought flowers but it was so hot to plant during the day and she did not want to be outside in the heat. She is eating at least one good meal a day and picking at the rest. She has had diarreha really bad so she was on a bland diet (BRAT) and it seems to have helped. Her diaper rash was horrible.

Her top teeth are starting to poke through finally. She HATES for anyone to feel or look at them so its hard to tell for sure. She is so funny about that. She re-found her infant bath tub and loves to get in and out of it. She also has refound the stationary entertainer and was in it for 30 mins each day over the weekend.

She has picked up the signs for "all done" and "up". Trying to say doggy. LOVES to walk up and down the hall with her walkers (again) but is being stubborn and refusing to stand or walk on her own.

Sunday, June 3, 2007

Chicken Pox!

Its chicken pox! We woke up Sunday and Jillys spots were alittle more pronounced. She had a few yesterday but I thought they were zits. A few on her head and a few on her back. Then today the ones one her eye corners stood out. She was itching her eyes and nose alot today. Then more popped out on her back, neck and ears. She was crabbier then usual this morning and ended up with 3 naps today. She didnt eat much. She loved the pizza. Right now she doesnt seem to be in alot of pain. I gave her some Tylenol earlier for her fever.

Luau. 1st Party

Saturday opened with a bang. Jilly slept late! Jilly, myself and Linda went out to Kohls, picked up her cake and made some food. Brian and Wayne decorated the house. The house looked great!. Everyone arrived and Jilly wore her grass skirt. She was wide awake and happy the whole time.
We had cake, drank and ate. It was fun! When everyone left Brians dad and Patti stayed and we opened their gifts. After they left we opened the rest and Jilly got to play with them the next day. She went to sleep around 7. Woke a few times that night

Happy 1st Birthday!!!

It was Jillys b-day and we celebrated 2x. Brians mom came down Thursday (her actual b-day) and we celebrated it that night by giving her faves like hotdogs and cheese. Then she had cake and opened presents. Brian bought her a chair that makes noise and she loves it!. Brians mom sent a rocker with her name on it and she loves to rock in it.
That day daycare had a party for all the 3 girls who turned 1 in May. Jilly wore a tiara and pin. Brian and I went for the cupcake and to hang out. The kids were all excited.
I had to work Friday and Brians mom watched Jilly for the day. They had a good day hanging out. We went out for ribs that night and Jilly enjoyed the ribs. Her top tooth is starting to come through.