This life with a baby is going by too fast. She already feels like a big girl now. In one hand, I am excited that she is getting older and life is changing. But on the other, I miss that tiny baby phase. Oh, does it go by so fast. Slow down, girl! Here are 10 reasons why she is a big girl now: 1. Well it has been four full days since my Princess has breastfed. I am impressed to say the least. I thought I might cave in a couple times. Especially now that she says, "Please momma, … [Read more...]
Got Milk?
So 24 hours have passed since my Princess has breastfed. My husband laid down with her this afternoon for a nap. She easily fell asleep while watching Finding Nemo with him (as he softly stroked her head). Tonight was a different story though. We put on Auto B Good (a Christian version of Cars) and laid down together as a family. (We still share a family bed.) My princess cried for about 5 minutes for "mamas" (which is what she has called it for quite a while). The feeling I felt in my chest … [Read more...]
No Milkies
So the 2 year mark is nearing and we are wanting the Princess weaned. Soon. This week I have cut out the 5am feeding (whenever I use that word it sounds so animal like). This has not been easy, but my big girl is getting used to it. She still gets "milkies" about 3x a day, which includes a 9am, a 2pm, and a bedtime feeding. She has not been falling asleep while eating, but after, which I see as a good sign that she can fall asleep on her own. I hope the transition is smooth. At night she … [Read more...]
Gratituesday Top Ten
I will mix the two memes today and talk about the top ten things that I think Isabella is grateful for.#1. Mommy - of course I must be number one. She L.O.V.E.S me. That is the best feeling in the world. Some days it can be hard though, when I just want her to go to daddy.#2. Breastfeeding - she used to sign more when she wanted to eat. She will now yell Mom or hit her own little chest. She is 17 months and still loves to breastfeed. This week since all the family left, she has been wanting to … [Read more...]
