Late last year, I signed up for a "Mommy and Me" class at the synagogue every Wednesday morning from January to May. I was SO excited about it. I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet new people and for Isabella to be able to play with other kids (in addition to her weekly playgroup). Boy was I mistaken. Not only was it not what I thought I was signing up for, but Isabella hates it. There's only one other mom/baby duo in the class and we already know them (they are in our Monday playgroup). The baby in that duo is less than 6 months old, and not mobile, so Isabella is bored to tears because she has no interaction with her. Isabella whines the entire time (which is not like her at all) and just doesn't seem interested. The only part of it she enjoys is the 20 minute music class. That said, I'm going to sign her up for a Mommy and Me music class on Friday mornings. I think she'll enjoy that a lot more and I know for sure there are more than a couple of other people in the class. Hopefully we'll get to try it out this Friday to see if we like it. Here are a couple of pictures of Isabella "enjoying" the music portion of the boring mommy and me class at the synagogue.
Note: she is not smiling, but she's not whining either which is a welcome relief from the rest of the extremely long hour class...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
9 Months
It's hard to believe Isabella has been out of my tummy longer than she was in it...crazy. My sincere apologies for the tardiness of this post. As most of you know, Isabella was scheduled for her 9 month appointment last Thursday (8th). On the 7th, she came down with a really high fever and ended up going to the Dr. twice on Thursday and once on Friday. That said, I didn't really think she'd be in the mood for her monthly photos. As it turns out, she had a severe ear infection (the one she had a few weeks ago never completely went away) and had to have an antibiotic shot and nine days of an oral antibiotic. She seems to be feeling much better, so hopefully we can do her photo shoot in the next couple of days. Here are the results of the 9-month portion of her appointment:
height: 26" (I really think they measured incorrectly (after all, Isabella wouldn't stop crying and moving because of the 102 degree fever). I think she's closer to 27".
weight: 16 lbs. 2.5 oz. She'd only put on 1 1/2 lbs. since her 6 month appointment. She dropped from the 25th percentile to the 10th (for height as well).
teeth: She has both of her bottom teeth (the second one came in around Jan. 5th). According to the Dr. her top teeth aren't too far behind...
food: She can start eating chicken, turkey and other lean meats.
Because of the infection, she did not get her vaccines (we go back on the 30th for that) and we didn't pierce her ears (we may do that on the 30th as well).
While we were playing yesterday I decided to take a couple of "action" shots, so those of you who need your Isabella "fix" can have it (P.S. the one with her tushy showing was immediately after she lost interest in having her diaper changed...):
height: 26" (I really think they measured incorrectly (after all, Isabella wouldn't stop crying and moving because of the 102 degree fever). I think she's closer to 27".
weight: 16 lbs. 2.5 oz. She'd only put on 1 1/2 lbs. since her 6 month appointment. She dropped from the 25th percentile to the 10th (for height as well).
teeth: She has both of her bottom teeth (the second one came in around Jan. 5th). According to the Dr. her top teeth aren't too far behind...
food: She can start eating chicken, turkey and other lean meats.
Because of the infection, she did not get her vaccines (we go back on the 30th for that) and we didn't pierce her ears (we may do that on the 30th as well).
While we were playing yesterday I decided to take a couple of "action" shots, so those of you who need your Isabella "fix" can have it (P.S. the one with her tushy showing was immediately after she lost interest in having her diaper changed...):
Friday, January 9, 2009
Brusha! Brusha! Brusha!
Now that Isabella has a tooth, we're starting an oral hygiene routine. They make this toothpaste (more like a tooth gel) that is safe when swallowed. She doesn't seem to mind the brushing, but is more interested in sucking on the toothbrush bristles. Here's a little video of her first brushing:
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Happy New Year!!!
New Years Eve was fairly uneventful for Isabella and I. I went to the Dr. in the morning and was told I had a sinus infection and should stay home that night. We had plans to go to another couple's house (and I'd already made an apple cobbler), so David went by himself as our representative for a couple of hours. It ended up being fine by me because I sat and watched KU dominate Minnesota in the Insight Bowl. Once David got home (and the game was over), we tried to find something good on TV. Mental Note for next time: GO OUT ON NEW YEARS EVE. The TV selection was awful. We managed to stay up until midnight, went in and gave Isabella a kiss and were in bed and asleep by 12:15.
We welcomed in 2009 by watching football ALL day. That night we went to Sara and Jarred's for dinner and took pictures of Rachel and Isabella. The girls ended up having matching New Years shirts (unplanned) so the pictures were adorable.
We hope you all have a happy, healthy New Year! CHEERS!
We welcomed in 2009 by watching football ALL day. That night we went to Sara and Jarred's for dinner and took pictures of Rachel and Isabella. The girls ended up having matching New Years shirts (unplanned) so the pictures were adorable.
We hope you all have a happy, healthy New Year! CHEERS!
Chanukah/Trip to KC
I sincerely apologize for the delay in this posting. Upon returning from our trip, I came down with a sinus infection and didn't really have the energy to sit at the computer and make this post. The Sunday before we left, Gary Chetzron and his sweet girlfriend Melissa stopped by. They watched Isabella open a couple of gifts.
Here's a brief summary of our trip:
Day 1: We had an early flight so we got to KC at around 10:30a (including an hour delay). As always, Isabella was an absolute angel on the flight. Unfortunately, she ended up coming down with a cold that afternoon, so
we spent most of the day relaxing and in the evening went to my cousin Brittany's college graduation party. Isabella got to meet her Aunt Judy, Uncle Larry (my Dad's bro) and cousin Lisa for the first time. We didn't stay late though, because we needed to get Isabella in bed on time.
Day 2: This was Christmas Eve so again we spent most of the day relaxing and saving our energy for the Deutch Family Chanukah party. Isabella made out like a bandit at that party. She got so many cool toys, her first photo album and a Hebrew place-mat from Israel (her Great Aunt Judy brought that back). We brought a pack 'n play and set it up in my cousin Carey's room so Isabella could go to bed on time. It worked like a charm.
Day 3: Since today was Christmas Day, and everything was closed, we spent the day watching movies at home. It was really a lot of fun. Isabella was feeling better at this point, so she was a lot more playful. Her Papa played her some songs on the guitar and she loved every minute of it. She also attempted to play the piano. I can tell she has perfect "piano hands" (she has long fingers). That evening we went to the Shaw Family Chanukah Party. Once again, Isabella cleaned up. She got a new baby Madame Alexander doll and a Border's gift certificate to buy new books. We brought the pack 'n play over to my grandparents' so once again she could get to bed on time. Not only did she sleep well until we left, but the guys even moved a TV out the room she was sleeping in and she didn't wake up. I guess sometimes she's a sound sleeper.
Day 4: We decided to run some errands since the weather was nice and warm (upper 60s). We had lunch at Fiorella's Jack Stack BBQ (yummy yummy) and shopped at Halls on the Plaza. I found some really good bargains there, so of course I was happy! We went from there to visit my Dad at work. He loves seeing his "Izzybelly." That night we stayed home and relaxed.
Day 5: Today we went to have our family pictures (minus Meagan who opted out) taken. Isabella got to take pictures with her "Cuddles" (a stuffed bear David brought back from New York a few months ago) which made her very happy. We went from there to her Great Grandma Betty's where we ate Winsteads (again - yummy) and Isabella rode a little horsey for the first time. As you'll see in the video below, it was adorable. That night David and I went on a date and left Isabella with her Mimi and Papa and Aunt Meagan. We saw the movie Doubt (kind of boring, but the acting was good) and then went to Gorozzo's for dinner. The food was, yet again, YUMMY! It was nice to have some alone time with David for once. It actually snowed for about 5 minutes, so that was a nice treat.
Day 6: We watched the Chiefs stink up the place (which hopefully will lead to the Pioli family moving to KC) and then we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Ray's house to visit with them. Isabella tried crawling, but wasn't too successful (but then again, you all know how this story ends if you read the last post).
Day 7: We spent most of the day doing laundry and getting ready for our flight that night. It was hard to leave - and there were some tears shed - but it was nice to gt home. I was sure since Isabella was still a little congested the flight home would be a nightmare. I was wrong. She slept from takeoff to landing. It was SO nice. She was an angel. We got home around 11:30p and all three of us slept in on Tuesday morning.
Here are some photos and videos from the trip (and a video from the first two nights of Chanukah before we left):
Here's a brief summary of our trip:
Day 1: We had an early flight so we got to KC at around 10:30a (including an hour delay). As always, Isabella was an absolute angel on the flight. Unfortunately, she ended up coming down with a cold that afternoon, so
we spent most of the day relaxing and in the evening went to my cousin Brittany's college graduation party. Isabella got to meet her Aunt Judy, Uncle Larry (my Dad's bro) and cousin Lisa for the first time. We didn't stay late though, because we needed to get Isabella in bed on time.
Day 2: This was Christmas Eve so again we spent most of the day relaxing and saving our energy for the Deutch Family Chanukah party. Isabella made out like a bandit at that party. She got so many cool toys, her first photo album and a Hebrew place-mat from Israel (her Great Aunt Judy brought that back). We brought a pack 'n play and set it up in my cousin Carey's room so Isabella could go to bed on time. It worked like a charm.
Day 3: Since today was Christmas Day, and everything was closed, we spent the day watching movies at home. It was really a lot of fun. Isabella was feeling better at this point, so she was a lot more playful. Her Papa played her some songs on the guitar and she loved every minute of it. She also attempted to play the piano. I can tell she has perfect "piano hands" (she has long fingers). That evening we went to the Shaw Family Chanukah Party. Once again, Isabella cleaned up. She got a new baby Madame Alexander doll and a Border's gift certificate to buy new books. We brought the pack 'n play over to my grandparents' so once again she could get to bed on time. Not only did she sleep well until we left, but the guys even moved a TV out the room she was sleeping in and she didn't wake up. I guess sometimes she's a sound sleeper.
Day 4: We decided to run some errands since the weather was nice and warm (upper 60s). We had lunch at Fiorella's Jack Stack BBQ (yummy yummy) and shopped at Halls on the Plaza. I found some really good bargains there, so of course I was happy! We went from there to visit my Dad at work. He loves seeing his "Izzybelly." That night we stayed home and relaxed.
Day 5: Today we went to have our family pictures (minus Meagan who opted out) taken. Isabella got to take pictures with her "Cuddles" (a stuffed bear David brought back from New York a few months ago) which made her very happy. We went from there to her Great Grandma Betty's where we ate Winsteads (again - yummy) and Isabella rode a little horsey for the first time. As you'll see in the video below, it was adorable. That night David and I went on a date and left Isabella with her Mimi and Papa and Aunt Meagan. We saw the movie Doubt (kind of boring, but the acting was good) and then went to Gorozzo's for dinner. The food was, yet again, YUMMY! It was nice to have some alone time with David for once. It actually snowed for about 5 minutes, so that was a nice treat.
Day 6: We watched the Chiefs stink up the place (which hopefully will lead to the Pioli family moving to KC) and then we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Ray's house to visit with them. Isabella tried crawling, but wasn't too successful (but then again, you all know how this story ends if you read the last post).
Day 7: We spent most of the day doing laundry and getting ready for our flight that night. It was hard to leave - and there were some tears shed - but it was nice to gt home. I was sure since Isabella was still a little congested the flight home would be a nightmare. I was wrong. She slept from takeoff to landing. It was SO nice. She was an angel. We got home around 11:30p and all three of us slept in on Tuesday morning.
Here are some photos and videos from the trip (and a video from the first two nights of Chanukah before we left):
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