Little Mommy

The following events took place this morning and are in no way fabricated. This morning when I dropped Miley off at daycare, her old teacher from the Turtles took her into that classroom to cuddle and squeeze her. Apparently Miley goes over there sometimes to walk/run around and play. There were 3 little babies there today ranging from 3 t0 6 months. One was in a jumper, another in a bouncy seat, and the 3 monther asleep in her car seat. Miley was cuddled for a few seconds then wanted down to play and walk/run around. I had to stay and watch because I was afraid she'd put the helpless babies in head locks or something. She went over to the jumper and started pulling the front of it down to help the little boy jump. He was all smiles and Miley was laughing. Next she walk/run over to the bouncy seat where a little girl was drinking a bottle. I thought oh boy she's going to take that bottle but nope she gently petted the baby's head. Then she moved on to the sleeping infant in the car seat, I thought this is it, she's going to wake that baby. Again I was wrong, she started rocking the car seat and squatted down next her and started laughing. She went around and around to these three babies just repeating the pattern. She was trying to take care of them! Words cannot describe how cute this was! Then right before I left the teacher put a baby doll in a swing and Miley went straight over there and started swing the baby.

She is definitely getting a baby doll for her birthday. I had no idea she was so gentle because at home she is destructor. Case in point yesterday she dismantled the vacuum parts, threw everything off the end table, pulled out all the DVDs from the DVD case, dumped a bag of chips on the floor, and attempted to eat pennies out of the change holder.

And the correct weight is....

20 lbs 1 oz! She's a lean, mean, walking machine having gained just under a pound in two months. I really thought she'd weigh more since she eats every 3 hours still but I guess the walking/running really burns the calories. Thanks for voting!

No ear infection this time

Today I took Miley to Dr's office because yesterday at day care they said she was holding her right ear. She's all clear, no ear infection and no new teeth coming yet. She has a bit of a diaper rash but nothing too serious. Anyway, let's do a poll on Miley's weight at 11 months. I'll give you some help at 9 months she weighed 19 lbs 2 oz. Please keep in mind that she is a very active baby "always on the go" therefore burning calories. Good luck!

Preferred Mode of Transportation

Finally back in the office for awhile so I should be able to blog more. Some new things have happened in the last week. Miley's new preferred mode of transportation is walking! Last Thursday night she figured out how to stand up from sitting without assistance. She now takes the time to balance herself to standing in order to walk everywhere. If she's in a hurry, she'll crawl but she definitely prefers to walk around. She's also getting better at walking with shoes.

This weekend while Daddy had to work, Miley, my mom, and I went to the beach to see the Civil War ship that was washed ashore after the last storm. Miley really enjoyed the beach. My mom held one hand and I had the other and she chased the waves (note: Alabama waves are NOTHING maybe a foot high). As the wave went out Miley stepped toward it and when they came in she'd step back. Also learned that Miley LOVES balloons. We went to Lambert's home of the throwed rolls, they throw rolls to you from across the room. Anyway, the waitress got Miley a balloon so we loosely tied it around her wrist and she would slam the balloon everywhere, hitting her face, the table, other people, etc. It was so hilarious. OH, I almost forgot something else she learned to do. We went shopping at a couple of stores and every time we checked out, Miley waved bye to the cashiers and said "Ba" (I'm guessing that's Miley for bye). She did it like 5 times, she's so smart!

Shoe Station

This weekend was pretty laid back. My mom came over on Saturday and us girls went shopping. Miley got some cute clothes and her first pair of Nike tennis shoes (I'll have to post a picture). We just hung out and spent the day together while poor Stephen worked. On Sunday, Stephen, Miley, and I just played at home and watched football. At about 5 pm I had enough of football and decided to go to Shoe Station (Momma needs a new pair of shoes). Miley of coarse came with me, Daddy wanted a nap. We get to the store and I'm looking for some new black shoes. I find a couple different pair then go over to the couch/seats to try them on. I put Miley on the floor to walk around the seat and play with the mirror behind us. I turned my back for 3 seconds, turned toward Miley and she's walking/sprinting down the shoe aisle with a high heel in hand. I literally jumped up and had to jog after her. She thought this was hilarious and made several more attempts to escape. I think I might need a leash (note: just kidding I would never put her on a leash). It was really funny, I couldn't believe how fast she was going.

Long time, no blog

Wow, it's been awhile since I've updated the blog. Sorry everybody but I've been in the field the last few weeks and very rarely get on the computer at home. It's been so long and I feel like there is nothing to say. You know when you see someone you haven't spoken to in a long time and they ask "What you been up too?" and the only thing you can muster is a "Nothing, just work". I'm sure I can come up with something. Miley is walking around like a big girl. She can go about 10 steps before she loses balance and plops down. It is so cute to see the balancing act. I think she is going through another growth spurt because she's been eating like a horse and waking up around 3 am. Last night she slept all night, man I love those nights.

Last week, another baby pulled Miley's hair at daycare. She didn't like that one bit but now we know her hair is finally growing. She really loves day care though, you can just tell. She no longer takes naps there so everyday as soon as we walk in the door she's ready to sleep. And where does she want to sleep? On me of coarse, most of the time I don't mind, I like to cuddle. After her nap, she and Stephen wrestle on the floor of awhile then her and I play with her toys. We eat dinner, play some more, then it's off to bed.

Birthday planning is still in progress and I've been thinking about what to do for her 1 year photos. Also been thinking about Halloween costumes. Last year she was only 11 days old so she just wore a onesie. Also in the process of weaning but I don't think that will be an issue. She's doing really well with her cup so all the bottles are packed away. The hardest thing will be that thumb but that's another year away.