There seems to be reoccurring themes in my posts: Elena's love for everything and how fast she is growing up. Today is no different...Elena is becoming such a big little girl. She is completely weaned, no more breastfeeding. It felt like forever to get here and then kind of abruptly snuck up on us. Saturday night Elena had some troubles getting milk and was biting me. Sunday she didn't ask for it, and since the night before was such an ordeal, I didn't offer. It wasn't until last night, 11pm Elena woke up with a terrible, and I mean terrible stomach ache. She was screaming and flailing herself all over. She asked to nurse and it broke my heart to tell her it was all gone. We got the gas all worked out, Elena settled down and we were all back to bed at midnight. We haven't had gas problems in such a long time.
Elena has also given up her morning nap. This has taken a few days to get used to since I used to take my shower during her morning nap, it gets a bit dicey now. If I'm lucky, I'll get a shower in before she wakes up. Often though, Elena wakes me up.
The bathroom has often been a place Elena loves to play in. I have a drawer of hotel samples for guests. This is the only part of the house that was cleaned and super organized before Elena arrived and it is ironic that it has become her favorite drawer to play with. We have kept her access to the bathroom limited until recently. She isn't talking too much, one syllable repeats (i.e. da-da could be da-da or it could be dog-dog, or dora-dora) but actions speak louder than words. Elena will go it the toilet to let me know she has gone poopy. I think this is a step towards potty training. She also hits the tub (and continues to try climbing in head first) when she wants a bath. When it is time to eat, she goes to her booster and tries to climb in. She hasn't quite succeeded there yet, but I'm sure she will soon.
Just as I was commenting on the gorgeous weather here (lowest temps in 80 years), the temperature went sky high and we were melting yesterday. So on our errand run, we both enjoyed a treat from a popular coffee establishment thanks to a birthday gift card. I had a soy chai latte and Elena had her first vanilla organic milk. I'm not sure what vanilla milk tastes like but she guzzled it down. I've never seen her drink something so intensely.
Physically, Elena is doing great, well she still falls a lot but it is expected with as fast as she tries to move. She can kick beach balls, stand and stretch her arms in the air, and maybe the cutest yet is her high step. She likes to high step with her right leg while her left leg moves normally. It is quite the sight to see. Of course she still dances when she hears music no matter where we are, if she is sitting or standing. This girl has rhythm, definitely not from me.
Elena has also given up her morning nap. This has taken a few days to get used to since I used to take my shower during her morning nap, it gets a bit dicey now. If I'm lucky, I'll get a shower in before she wakes up. Often though, Elena wakes me up.
The bathroom has often been a place Elena loves to play in. I have a drawer of hotel samples for guests. This is the only part of the house that was cleaned and super organized before Elena arrived and it is ironic that it has become her favorite drawer to play with. We have kept her access to the bathroom limited until recently. She isn't talking too much, one syllable repeats (i.e. da-da could be da-da or it could be dog-dog, or dora-dora) but actions speak louder than words. Elena will go it the toilet to let me know she has gone poopy. I think this is a step towards potty training. She also hits the tub (and continues to try climbing in head first) when she wants a bath. When it is time to eat, she goes to her booster and tries to climb in. She hasn't quite succeeded there yet, but I'm sure she will soon.
Just as I was commenting on the gorgeous weather here (lowest temps in 80 years), the temperature went sky high and we were melting yesterday. So on our errand run, we both enjoyed a treat from a popular coffee establishment thanks to a birthday gift card. I had a soy chai latte and Elena had her first vanilla organic milk. I'm not sure what vanilla milk tastes like but she guzzled it down. I've never seen her drink something so intensely.
Physically, Elena is doing great, well she still falls a lot but it is expected with as fast as she tries to move. She can kick beach balls, stand and stretch her arms in the air, and maybe the cutest yet is her high step. She likes to high step with her right leg while her left leg moves normally. It is quite the sight to see. Of course she still dances when she hears music no matter where we are, if she is sitting or standing. This girl has rhythm, definitely not from me.
very nice, and organic vanilla milk is amazing :)
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