Here is a puzzle for you. This is a collection of pictures of Annabelle and I at 1 month old.
Who is who?
Answers: Top Row form Left: Hallie, Hallie, Annabelle. Bottom Row: Annabelle, Annabelle, Hallie.
6.29.2010
6.25.2010
6.15.2010
A Day in the Life of Hallie
Well, now the dust has settled. The Grandma’s (who each stayed a week!) are gone and after daddy goes to work each morning it is just Mommy Annabelle and I. We have settled nicely into a routine that seems to keep everyone sane!
7:30: I’m awake! This is about the time I wake up each day. At first, I lay in bed and trade my paci’s out about five times, then I might kick the walls a few times and when I get bored I finally make some noise to alert mommy to come get me.
7:45 -8:00: Breakfast time! The breakfast mommy serves me depends on whether or not Annabelle needs to nurse at the time. If my little sister is hungry the same time I am, I get a pop tart or waffle for breakfast (these are foods I can eat on my own without close monitoring from mommy) if mommy can give me her full attention, I get something much healthier like oatmeal and fruit. ;)
8:30: Morning Activity: This could range anywhere from going to the grocery store to taking a walk to visiting the park. Lately, if we visit the park, the morning activity will most certainly include a bath for me due to the enormous amounts of sand I bring home in my hair, clothes, diaper…
10:30 My Nap: So mommy read in one of her magazines that right about the time Annabelle was due, I would be switching from two naps a day to one (she read this in horror!). Well, I proved that magazine correct for this is the time I go down for my one nap ;) Its not so bad for mommy though because Annabelle usually sleeps too and I don’t get up until 1:00 or 1:30. I’m not sure what mommy does during this period of time (it must be so boring for her without me around!) but I think it includes reading her e-mails, cleaning, napping and showering.
1:30 Lunch: See ‘breakfast’, it’s the same story, different food groups ;)
2:00 Afternoon Activity: So that we don’t go stir crazy mommy usually tries to have an afternoon activity in addition to the morning activity. This might include a trip to the mall/library/target (if she is really brave), some splashing in the baby pool in the backyard, or even just reading books and building towers in the playroom.
5:15 Wait for Daddy to Get Home: This is about the time that mommy has had enough of us and she is ready for a second helper. We either start to cook dinner or just sit around the playroom, looking out the window, talking about when daddy will pull into the driveway. When daddy does get home, I either hide from him so he will have to find me or squeal and give him a big grin. Then the two of us go into the bedroom to change out of daddy’s ‘work’ clothes into his ‘comfy’ clothes while mommy puts the finishing touches on dinner.
6:00 Dinner: Now that I am a ‘big girl’ I usually get to eat whatever mommy and daddy are eating for dinner. Sometimes I don’t believe them when they tell me I am eating the same food as them so they have to show me how the move the food directly from their plates to mine. If I am feeding myself, the cleanup after dinner could take as long as dinner itself!
6:30 Evening Walk: After dinner we usually load up into the double stroller and take a walk around the neighborhood. Unless of course I am feeling extra independent that day then mommy will push the double stroller with only Annabelle in it and I will walk on my own in front of daddy on the side of the stroller. We always wave ‘hi’ to the neighbors and when they ask me to wave or clap I immediately freeze up and totally forget how to do all my ‘tricks’. As soon as we pass them I somehow remember and begin clapping or waving, go figure.
8:00 Goodnight Kisses: After reading every book I pull off the bookshelf it is time to go to bed. I always say goodnight by blowing kisses on my way up the stairs in route to my crib in my new room. After talking/singing to myself for a few minutes I dose off to dreamland and start everything over when my eyes open the next day at 7:30 am…
Thanks for spending the day with me!
7:30: I’m awake! This is about the time I wake up each day. At first, I lay in bed and trade my paci’s out about five times, then I might kick the walls a few times and when I get bored I finally make some noise to alert mommy to come get me.
7:45 -8:00: Breakfast time! The breakfast mommy serves me depends on whether or not Annabelle needs to nurse at the time. If my little sister is hungry the same time I am, I get a pop tart or waffle for breakfast (these are foods I can eat on my own without close monitoring from mommy) if mommy can give me her full attention, I get something much healthier like oatmeal and fruit. ;)
8:30: Morning Activity: This could range anywhere from going to the grocery store to taking a walk to visiting the park. Lately, if we visit the park, the morning activity will most certainly include a bath for me due to the enormous amounts of sand I bring home in my hair, clothes, diaper…
10:30 My Nap: So mommy read in one of her magazines that right about the time Annabelle was due, I would be switching from two naps a day to one (she read this in horror!). Well, I proved that magazine correct for this is the time I go down for my one nap ;) Its not so bad for mommy though because Annabelle usually sleeps too and I don’t get up until 1:00 or 1:30. I’m not sure what mommy does during this period of time (it must be so boring for her without me around!) but I think it includes reading her e-mails, cleaning, napping and showering.
1:30 Lunch: See ‘breakfast’, it’s the same story, different food groups ;)
2:00 Afternoon Activity: So that we don’t go stir crazy mommy usually tries to have an afternoon activity in addition to the morning activity. This might include a trip to the mall/library/target (if she is really brave), some splashing in the baby pool in the backyard, or even just reading books and building towers in the playroom.
5:15 Wait for Daddy to Get Home: This is about the time that mommy has had enough of us and she is ready for a second helper. We either start to cook dinner or just sit around the playroom, looking out the window, talking about when daddy will pull into the driveway. When daddy does get home, I either hide from him so he will have to find me or squeal and give him a big grin. Then the two of us go into the bedroom to change out of daddy’s ‘work’ clothes into his ‘comfy’ clothes while mommy puts the finishing touches on dinner.
6:00 Dinner: Now that I am a ‘big girl’ I usually get to eat whatever mommy and daddy are eating for dinner. Sometimes I don’t believe them when they tell me I am eating the same food as them so they have to show me how the move the food directly from their plates to mine. If I am feeding myself, the cleanup after dinner could take as long as dinner itself!
6:30 Evening Walk: After dinner we usually load up into the double stroller and take a walk around the neighborhood. Unless of course I am feeling extra independent that day then mommy will push the double stroller with only Annabelle in it and I will walk on my own in front of daddy on the side of the stroller. We always wave ‘hi’ to the neighbors and when they ask me to wave or clap I immediately freeze up and totally forget how to do all my ‘tricks’. As soon as we pass them I somehow remember and begin clapping or waving, go figure.
8:00 Goodnight Kisses: After reading every book I pull off the bookshelf it is time to go to bed. I always say goodnight by blowing kisses on my way up the stairs in route to my crib in my new room. After talking/singing to myself for a few minutes I dose off to dreamland and start everything over when my eyes open the next day at 7:30 am…
Thanks for spending the day with me!
6.07.2010
Hallie Vs. Annabelle
Mommy wanted to compare what I looked like when I was born to how Annabelle looks now. She ended up finding a few pictures where we are in similar poses. Do we look alike? Who looks more like mommy, like daddy? Decide for yourself!
6.02.2010
My New Baby Sister
Well, lets start from the beginning of this new adventure. It all began when I woke up one morning and Grana was here. No mom, no dad, just Grana. I was super excited to see her but I had a suspicion that something was up. Next, Grandma and Aunt Chirsty showed up and I thought, man, this is awesome! Then both Grandma’s left and I played all morning with Aunt Christy. At around 11:30 we packed up and headed to the hospital in my new ‘big sister’ rhinestone shirt. Little did I know that I was going to meet my new baby sister! So we show up at the hospital and I find mommy lying in a bed and daddy holding this tiny baby wrapped in a blanket. Everyone kept calling this baby Annabelle but I was confused because I thought mommy’s tummy was called Annabelle. Anyways, I soon figured out what was going on and couldn’t wait to get a hold of my new baby sister. I was so excited when I first saw her up close in mommy’s arms that I tried to grab her and give her a big hug! Mommy didn’t like that though and kept saying “be soft hallie, be soft.” I don’t really understand this concept so I just keep trying to give Annabelle love any moment I can. Mommy and daddy stayed at the hospital overnight and came home the next day with Annabelle in my old car seat.
I really don’t mind Annabelle’s arrival so far. I haven’t complained that she is taking up all of mommy’s time and using all my old toys and gear.
I love waving at her and blowing kisses to her. I also love getting her blanket or paci for her when she needs it.
Every time she cries I make that little “oh” shape with my mouth and try to help my parents figure out how to make her feel better.
I have even tried to climb in her bouncer with her and share my juice with her but I was told that she is to fragile to climb on and that she is not old enough for juice yet, who knew!
Since I am the big sister now, I decided to try some new things. I can now eat with a fork, and a spoon! Yep, that’s right, mommy can put the bowl of oatmeal or plate of lasagna in front of me and walk away to tend to Annabelle because I can eat all by myself! Now, I do make a much bigger mess, but that just comes with the territory.
I also started playing more independently. Now that mommy has a baby to take care of, I make sure I take care of all my baby dolls too! I carry them around the house and feed them, and stroll them.
When we went to the park, Grana and mommy were swinging me and left Annabelle on the side in the stroller. I kept pointing at her to make sure she was ok, I felt bad that she was over there by herself. Mommy thought it was so cute that I am already protective of my little sister :)
Here are some pictures of Annabelle’s first week of life:
All ready for bed
Zonked out in Grandma's Arms
Open Eyes
Mommy makes sure to give me attention when she can
Playing with Bows
Attempt at a family photo
Me with the cutest smirk
I just LOVE holding my sister!
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