WOW! I can't believe how behind I am!!!!

Well, it's been a very long while and I'm sorry for that!!! Bee is 10 months and sick for the first time. Her first cold. We have been having a blast with her though...she is almost walking.

Today, she stood in front of Harry and W's crate and opened the crate and let W out. At first I thought it was a fluke but she did it again. Genius!

She's standing!!!!

Omigosh! Bee is standing on her own! She can pull herself up! She also likes to stand and hold your hands. We have not baby-proofed at all. Terrible! We should have done it ages ago. Now we're screwed. I'm not even sure what we're supposed to do! It's not clear to me. In anycase, she can pull herself up on the couch and hold herself up.

Merry Christmas?

well, Santa is out at the mall...specifically Tyson's II. He seemed a lot more enthusiastic to meet older children but we got our first pictures of little Bee. Isn't she sweet? She didn't cry or anything...I think it was from the shock of the big belly...or the big white beard. She didn't cry at all. Though I feel like if we left her for a little bit longer on his lap she would have tugged on his beard.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bee is just short of being 8 months old. I don't know where all the time went! She is officially crawling as of this week. She can also get to a sitting position on her own. She loves her baby food but she prefers anything that John and I are eating. The other day I made her some chicken, rice and carrots! She loved it a lot. Today, I cook my first turkey ever on my own. I am also doing Ina's stuffing recipe, corn souffle, and John will make a mac & cheese.

It's the first time we've all been home and together in two years. I'm so happy to have Thanksgiving and there is so much to be thankful for: our jobs, our marriage, our healthy baby, healthy family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Our Deepest Fear

So, I just saw the movie Akeelah and the Bee, a very inspirational movie talking about overcoming great obstacles to achieve greatness. In anycase, the quote below was featured in the movie and I can only hope to teach little Bee to be great!

Our Deepest Fear
by Marianne Williamson
from A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Tutu

So, I absolutely couldn't resist getting this tutu. It fits her waist now so, I guess I'll only get sitting pictures of her. It's just so cute. She doesn't know what to make of it!

She is teething again! So, now she has the two bottom teeth and the top right and the one to the right of that. I hope that her other front tooth will come in.

Baby's first toothbrush

I saw this baby's first toothbrush toothbrush at buybuybaby today and wanted to try it out. It looks interesting and looks like it might work. I gave it to Bee and she took to it right away. She chewed on both sides of apparatus and wouldn't let it go even to eat dinner. I think that the soft bristles are nice for her 2.5 teeth and it seems to sooth her gums too.

I give it 3 out of 4 bees. Only 3 because I think it's WAY overpriced for what it is. To give you perspective, you can get a whole 10-pack of Oral-B adult toothbrushes from Costco for $7.99.

Breakdown:
ergonomically great for baby
Cost--$6.99
durability---yet to see
dishwasher safe---yes


Description:
Good oral hygiene begins at birth! Pediatric dentists recommend cleaning your baby's gums - even before the first tooth appears - with a soft infant toothbrush and water. Properly cleaning teeth and gums with dentist-designed Angel Brush helps remove sugars and bacteria that can lead to future decay. And kids love it! Available in Clear, Pink and Blue. iParenting media award winner *Note: To sterilize, you may boil the Baby's 1st Toothbrush or use a dishwasher.

Features:
Cleans teeth & massages tender gums
Pediatric dentist/Pediatrician recommended
Chewing Type Toothbrush - Also known as Angel Brush
Ages 4 months and up
Pain Free, Easy & Fun