Second Thanksgiving

Tomorrow is techinally Miley's second Thanksgiving; however, it will be her first getting to partake in the feast. Last year is a blur of round the clock feeding every 3 hours and getting very little sleep. I honestly don't remember much about last Thanksgiving except for getting to sleep in a little longer, being on maternity leave, and Miley wearing her "First Thanksgiving" outfit. Oh and we also took our Christmas card picture with her under the tree. I remember she hated wearing the Christmas dress and actually spit up on it.


Thanksgiving 2007

Look at that face! I think she was upset about not getting any turkey.

The dreaded Christmas Dress, she stopped crying long enough to look peaceful.

Anyway....what was I saying, oh, yes this year Miley will actually get to eat turkey, stuffing, potatoes, green beans, etc. I'm full just thinking about all the food tomorrow. We're going to Gulfport and Stephen's deep frying THREE turkeys! We've done this the last few years and the turkey does taste really good. I believe my brother's girlfriend and I will be making the sides so my mom can rest/babysit after her surgery yesterday. The babysitting or toddler chasing will be enough work in its self. Luckally all Miley needs to be entertained is one of Daddy's t-shirts she can use it as a cape or a Miley cover. I might have to try that tomorrow to fiqure out why that is so amusing.

Hope everyone has an excellent Thanksgiving and you all don't eat too much. We'll be stuffed and napping by 3 pm. It'll be fun and we have so much to be thankful for. I'm very thankful for my loving husband who loves me for me, who I can laugh with and tell anything and everything although somethings he may not want to hear it, for our wonderful, always entertaining, so cute we could eat her up daughter who has enriched our lives beyond words and without whom the world would just not be the same, for our wonderful families and our crazy lovable friends. We are very blessed! Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

Mommy Withdraw

I've been so busy lately that unfornately neither Miley nor I have had much time together. First it was a concert, then having to work late, she spent Saturday and Sunday morning in Gulfport, late night business meeting, etc. Miley finally let her feelings known last Tuesday. The girl SCREAMED all night if I put her down. She won't even sleep in her crib. If I held her she was content but if I tried to do anything without her attached to the hip, she'd have a fit. I had to sleep in the chair holding her in order to keep the peace. So Wednesday afternoon I got off early and we went to the Exploreum. We had a blast, Miley ran around playing in the huge ocean ball pit, climbing the slide, and of coarse putting everything in her mouth. It was a workout to keep up with her but it was so much fun and I'm so glad we were able to spend the day together. That night, Miley slept like an angel and everyday since has been some of her best days. I think that we should have a Mommy and Me afternoon at least once a month.

Ghost Baby

I started a new post and promise to finish it tomorrow but this couldn't wait. Miley walked around with Stephen's t-shirt on her head for 10 minutes! She'd bang into things and laugh! She's such a silly goose.

First Night without Mommy...

didn't go exactly smoothly. Last Saturday, Miley spent the day at Grandpa and Mimi's house so we could pack and get ready for a yard sale. That night Miley stayed the night and well...she throw up 3 times. Miley NEVER spits up, let alone throws up. Mimi had to clean her and her crib at 11:30 then tried sleeping in the chair with her only to get throw up on, then again in the early morning. Other then the throwing up, Miley was happy, no fever anything. The next morning we went to get her and she was fine the rest of the day. Maybe it was nerves or a 24 hour bug but I don't think Mimi will be taking her back anytime soon ;). I didn't sleep that night either, just an uneasy feeling. I don't know when we'll be ready to try that again but it won't be soon. I must say though that Grandpa and Mimi did an excellent job, I just feel really bad that she got sick.

Bup

Again long time no post but I have a video for this one so please forgive me. Miley's vocabulary is quickly expanding. The newest words are Mama (FINALLY!) bye-bye (very clear) and bup. Bup is her word for cup. In the last week Miley has learned to ask for her bup when she's thirsty. That is so amazing and makes it so easy to figure out what she wants. The last few mornings she's been walking to the frig. and banging on it repeating "Bup, bup, bup". So cute and so smart, she's like a human ;)!

Oh and here's the long awaited update on her stats:

Weight: 20 bls 8 oz (50% for her age)
Height: 29 inches (65 % for her age)
Head: 20 inches (75% for her age)

She's right on track staying in the same percentiles she's been in since birth.

Halloween

For Halloween this year Miley was a bumblebee! Friday morning I dressed her in the above costume and took her to daycare. Everyone (so I was told) was suppose to wear their costume because they were having parties, trick or treating at the Y, and costume contests. As we walk down the hall, all the kids are dressed up, eating breakfast, and running around having a great time. When we get to Miley's class NO ONE is dressed up. I did it again folks, dressed her all up for school when no one else did. I find out that the contest isn't until 11:30 so I take it off her so she can play and eat. When I picked her up, the teachers told me she had won. What did she win folks......The Cuties/Prettiest costume award!!! Yippeee, she won out of all the kids in daycare not just her class. They also told me other toddlers did dress up, there was a frog, bat, and a caterpillar.

That night we went trick or treating with a friend from work and her family. Miley and Ava (she's 4) really hit it off and had a great time. Ava was a mermaid and a trick or treating pro. Ava would walk up to the house and Miley would toddle behind. Miley really enjoyed herself, she wasn't the least bit afraid. She'd toddle up to the candy person, lift up her bag, then flash a huge smile when they dropped something in. She'll be an old pro next year, running door to door.