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!
5.27.2010
5.24.2010
First Trip to the Zoo
As we continue to wait for my little sister mommy likes to keep busy to distract from the fact that she is still pregnant! Grandma has been wanting to take me to the zoo for a long time so while daddy was away at a wedding, we girls took a trip to see the animals.
5.21.2010
40 Weeks
Mommy is now 40 weeks pregnant! She says that means Annabelle is going to come real soon! I sure am going to miss climbing over/sitting on/patting/kissing her big bump!
Future Blackmail Pictures
Here I am dressed and ready for the pool! Mommy insisted on going all out with my grass skirt cover up and bucket hat to protect my face. I have a feeling I am not going to be so happy about these pictures when I am a teenager!
5.10.2010
Can't Catch Me!
This weekend mommy and I took a quick trip to Dallas to see the family before Annabelle comes. Daddy was in Georgia watching my Godmother graduate with her masters! Mommy was brave to take me on a car ride at this restless age of mine but she had a secret up her sleeve. After I woke up from my nap a new gadget appeared in the car right in front of my face. Mommy pressed a button and all of the sudden a girl named Dora was singing and dancing in front of me! I thought it was the coolest thing ever and proceeded to watch her sing and dance 4 times before we arrived to Dallas. Mommy was so stunned that I didn't cry once during that 5 hour drive!
This post is titled catch me if you can because lately I love to run (not walk, run) around with reckless abandon. Every time mommy tries to take a picture of me I dash away. This is as good as she could capture when we were playing outside in Grana and Granddad's backyard.
This post is titled catch me if you can because lately I love to run (not walk, run) around with reckless abandon. Every time mommy tries to take a picture of me I dash away. This is as good as she could capture when we were playing outside in Grana and Granddad's backyard.
4.24.2010
4.15.2010
Recent things I have done that mommy and daddy get excited about (or not so excited about ;)) for some reason.
- Daddy and I were playing in my play room when he decided to pretend sleep. I saw him laying there loudly 'snoring' so I immediately ran to get him two big pillows for him to rest his head on! Daddy looked up and saw me waddling in with both hands full of big heavy pillows and couldn't help but think to himself that I am the sweetest daughter in the world :)
- Mommy gave me a piece of toilet paper to play with and I proceeded to squat and wipe myself with it. She got all excited but doesn’t everyone know that’s what you are supposed to do with toilet paper, duh?
- Mommy’s belly is getting really big so sometimes it is hard for her to reach things on the floor. Recently when she asks me to get something (‘Hallie can you grab that toy under the table for me?’ or ‘Hallie go get mommy’s shoes’) I go and get it for her and she claps! Who knew parents were so easy to please.
- Yesterday I heard daddy’s car pull up in the driveway. When he started to open the door I made the cutest expression with my mouth shaped like an ‘O’ and hurriedly hid behind my ‘Hallie’ chair! I was playing hide and seek with daddy to greet him after a long day of work!
- Earlier this week mommy needed to wear her black ruffle flats to work but she couldn’t find them anywhere. She looked everywhere she could think while I just sat in the background with a smirk on my face. Finally she remembered the time that I hid her prenatal vitamins in the dirty clothes hamper. Sure enough when she lifted the lid and sifted through the clothes she found two black ruffle flats staring back at her! Oh I am just too sneaky for her!
- The last new thing I did this week was play in a pile of ants. There I was just playing in the dirt like usual when I felt these little black things crawling all over me. I didn’t know they would hurt me, I thought they just wanted to play! I started feeling some weird sensations on my feet so I yelled for daddy to come get me. After spraying me with the water hose we inventoried the damage. 14 big ole ant bites. Mommy and daddy made a huge deal about it but actually I haven’t cried about them or scratched them once! They say I’m their little trooper :)
- Mommy gave me a piece of toilet paper to play with and I proceeded to squat and wipe myself with it. She got all excited but doesn’t everyone know that’s what you are supposed to do with toilet paper, duh?
- Mommy’s belly is getting really big so sometimes it is hard for her to reach things on the floor. Recently when she asks me to get something (‘Hallie can you grab that toy under the table for me?’ or ‘Hallie go get mommy’s shoes’) I go and get it for her and she claps! Who knew parents were so easy to please.
- Yesterday I heard daddy’s car pull up in the driveway. When he started to open the door I made the cutest expression with my mouth shaped like an ‘O’ and hurriedly hid behind my ‘Hallie’ chair! I was playing hide and seek with daddy to greet him after a long day of work!
- Earlier this week mommy needed to wear her black ruffle flats to work but she couldn’t find them anywhere. She looked everywhere she could think while I just sat in the background with a smirk on my face. Finally she remembered the time that I hid her prenatal vitamins in the dirty clothes hamper. Sure enough when she lifted the lid and sifted through the clothes she found two black ruffle flats staring back at her! Oh I am just too sneaky for her!
- The last new thing I did this week was play in a pile of ants. There I was just playing in the dirt like usual when I felt these little black things crawling all over me. I didn’t know they would hurt me, I thought they just wanted to play! I started feeling some weird sensations on my feet so I yelled for daddy to come get me. After spraying me with the water hose we inventoried the damage. 14 big ole ant bites. Mommy and daddy made a huge deal about it but actually I haven’t cried about them or scratched them once! They say I’m their little trooper :)
4.12.2010
The Children's Museum
This weekend I got a wonderful treat, a visit to the children's museum with grandma! We were supposed to go to the zoo but the weather started out overcast and rainy. Since mommy had talked up the zoo (about how I was going to see lions and lizards and giraffes and swans and get to run around outside all day) I was none too happy about a change in plans but alas the museum did not disappoint! They had an entire floor devoted to toddlers (that’s me!) with miniature houses and trucks and slides and tunnels. I spent hours running from one activity to the next wearing out grandma and especially pregnant mommy. Although there were tons of toys to grab my attention, I had a sweet spot for the miniature house with the picnic table inside (hint to my architect father that I might want one of my own custom houses in the backyard, just a thought...). Downstairs there were some really neat exhibits and activities but I was too young for most of them. After getting run over by a 'big kid' in the pretend ambulance and crying we decided to call it a day but boy did I have fun!
Action Shot On The Slide "Weeeee"
Thank you for a fun day Grandma!
4.05.2010
Happy Easter!
We went to Louisiana for Easter and the Lafleur Annual Crawfish Boil. I played and played and played some more. There was so much to do with aunts and uncles and cousins everywhere I turned. Mommy says she has 'pregnant brain' because she forgot two VERY important things, my porta-crib (no where for me to sleep) and my snuggle (see previous post). Lucky for my parents, I figured out how to fall asleep on a palate on the floor for the first night and Melissa rescued me by bringing a pack-and-play the second night.
Easter Day
Easter Egg Hunt and Crawfish Boil
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