Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Leia Week 57: The Toddler Emerges - 7/31/2014

I didn't realize that it could possibly happen so fast, but over night it seems my sweet little baby has turned into a difficult toddler. In other words, the tantrums have started! All of a sudden she wants everything in sight, and if she doesn't get it, she freaks. But the worst was the weaning process: complete and total meltdown because MaMa would only give her a bottle and not the breast! So now we are reading parenting websites like crazy, trying to figure out how to head off these meltdowns...we'll let you know how it turns out...  On the flip side, when she's happy, she so fun and funny to be around. She had her first time playing in the sprinklers, which she sort of hot into by accident, and it absolutely blew her mind! We've also been experimenting with more foods, which she seems to like if you get her in the right mood, but it's still anyone's guess about what she'll actually end up eating on any given day. She seems to know exactly what she wants and when she wants it, and don't try to convince her otherwise!

Dad was very excited to see that she grew into her Yankees suit...very light, airy, and great for summer!

Little sweetie!

Turn the sprinklers back on please!

Happy girl and a fun day in the yard.

Checking out the flying water.

Wet and cool on a hot day...I think I like this!

Insisted on eating a messy enchilada casserole by hand, but she sure did love it and couldn't get enough!

New favorite game: walking around the house with a bag and filling it with all sorts of stuff!

Checking out her super cool birthday present from Georgia and Gina...

Is this for real, Star Wars Vans? Checking out the tag for positive verification!

Yep, very cool and test drive approved!

She decided to try out her swing again for old time sake.

Hi Mama, remember when I was so small I fit in here?

Beet salad, corn fritters, and Benziger wine...yum!

Battle negotiations...she didn't get about 5 other things that she wanted, but I gave her a whole pear for the first time.

She definitely had fun figuring out how to eat this...she chose to start at the top (similar to her bananas), which worked ok, but then she tried to eat the stem!

Pretty proud of herself I'd say!

When your new work station is in a trailer instead of the middle of a windowless hospital, it's kind of nice to keep the doors open!

Our little Ferris Bueller chatting up a storm and planning her next scheme!


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