Playing around with daddy!
Gregory started laughing because when I would say "smile" Lydia would get this huge grin on her face! It was quite adorable.
Lots of love and kisses for daddy!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Love for Daddy
For the most part Lydia is a BIG momma's girl but occasionally she has some special love for her daddy! Such was the case last night. I caught these too having fun together and had to catch it on camera.
Playing around with daddy!
Gregory started laughing because when I would say "smile" Lydia would get this huge grin on her face! It was quite adorable.
Lots of love and kisses for daddy!
Playing around with daddy!
Gregory started laughing because when I would say "smile" Lydia would get this huge grin on her face! It was quite adorable.
Lots of love and kisses for daddy!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Road to Recovery
Yesterday started out just fine for both Gregory and I. Heidi came up to see us with Ellie and Sienna about 11:15am and we were having a good time playing and talking. We ate lunch about 12:30 and I started not feeling so well. I only ate 2 bites of my sandwich and thought I was going to throw up the whole time. When 1:30 hit and Heidi went home, I was really feeling pretty awful. My stomach was cramping so bad I felt like I was going to literally die. After a while I got so sick that I actually threw up, something that my body just doesn't do. While I felt better after that I was very pale and very weak (Somehow though when you are a mom, you still find energy to take care of your child.) When the night finally came around I was starting to do a little better, I could at least lie down without wanting to die. After I put Lydia down for bed I was able to go to sleep at about 10:30. I woke up at 3am when Gregory was in and out of the bathroom with the same thing that I had. Neither of us got any sleep after that.
Luckily I had called my mom the night before and asked if she could come and help me out with the baby today while Gregory was at school and work. While we were talking I told her how I was feeling and she suggested that it might be food poisoning. After thinking about that it seemed that she was right. She was such a life saver today. We were both able to get some sleep and rest for most of the day. When she left that afternoon we were feeling a bit better and I was able to take care of the baby. It was funny today because while I was taking care of Gregory he was telling me about how awful he felt and I said I knew what he was feeling because I had just experienced it and still was to a degree. He apologized to me for not taking me as seriously yesterday. He knew I was sick but had no idea just how sick until he experienced it for himself. Today has been a better day which was good because I needed to take care of him while trying to get some rest myself.
While we are not totally sure of how we got food poisoning, we think it might be from our chicken nuggets. We have been cursing them all day and Gregory has sworn that he will never eat Chicken Nuggets again. So, while we are on the upswing, neither of us is 100%. I am doing a little better than Gregory but that's probably because I got it sooner than he did and been sick longer. Here's to a quick recovery and hope for a better day tomorrow. I'm just happy that this is not something that I have to see my sweet baby go through. It's been such an awful experience. Definitely something that you cannot appreciate until you have had it. Recovery is a sweet road and we have never appreciated our health more.
Luckily I had called my mom the night before and asked if she could come and help me out with the baby today while Gregory was at school and work. While we were talking I told her how I was feeling and she suggested that it might be food poisoning. After thinking about that it seemed that she was right. She was such a life saver today. We were both able to get some sleep and rest for most of the day. When she left that afternoon we were feeling a bit better and I was able to take care of the baby. It was funny today because while I was taking care of Gregory he was telling me about how awful he felt and I said I knew what he was feeling because I had just experienced it and still was to a degree. He apologized to me for not taking me as seriously yesterday. He knew I was sick but had no idea just how sick until he experienced it for himself. Today has been a better day which was good because I needed to take care of him while trying to get some rest myself.
While we are not totally sure of how we got food poisoning, we think it might be from our chicken nuggets. We have been cursing them all day and Gregory has sworn that he will never eat Chicken Nuggets again. So, while we are on the upswing, neither of us is 100%. I am doing a little better than Gregory but that's probably because I got it sooner than he did and been sick longer. Here's to a quick recovery and hope for a better day tomorrow. I'm just happy that this is not something that I have to see my sweet baby go through. It's been such an awful experience. Definitely something that you cannot appreciate until you have had it. Recovery is a sweet road and we have never appreciated our health more.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Thanks Heidi...
For getting this song stuck in my head and making me want to watch it over and over again!!! It's a must see.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Labor Day
We had a lot of fun on Labor Day even though we were running around like crazy! We started it out by taking Lydia to the zoo for the very first time. Despite it being pretty cold, we had a good time with our good friend Matt who invited us to go.
First time at the zoo.
"Seriously dad?"
They had wild turkeys freely roaming the grounds and Lydia loved them.
She's as big as a baby gorilla!
The baby Elephant Zuri who was born in the summer. Quite the little personality she had too. Lydia liked watching her.
We decided to see if Lydia would like the carousel.
She didn't freak out so I guess she enjoyed it at least.
All tuckered out! We decided to go home after she fell asleep. It had been a couple hours in the cold and seeing lots of new things. While she really enjoyed being there, she was done at the end.
That night we went to my parents for a barbeque. My best friend Heidi came over with her little girl Sienna and we were able to chat for a while. The two girls were so darling together that we couldn't resist pictures.
"More Pictures?" They obviously got bored really quickly which lead to...
their own little interaction.....
...but they still became quick friends again.
Talking while being trapped in their car seats yet again.
Look at what she is starting to do already!!!! The little stinker won't stay on her tummy to crawl but will stand with the furniture.
After we got home we had a friend and his date come over for a fun night of dessert and games. It was a long day, but really good. Today however, has left us all sick. Lydia has been congested and not feeling well for a few days but last night was not a good night and today has left us all inside with some chicken soup cooking on the stove. Hopefully we will get better quickly because being sick with a sick husband and sick baby is a little exhausting.
First time at the zoo.
"Seriously dad?"
They had wild turkeys freely roaming the grounds and Lydia loved them.
She's as big as a baby gorilla!
The baby Elephant Zuri who was born in the summer. Quite the little personality she had too. Lydia liked watching her.
We decided to see if Lydia would like the carousel.
She didn't freak out so I guess she enjoyed it at least.
All tuckered out! We decided to go home after she fell asleep. It had been a couple hours in the cold and seeing lots of new things. While she really enjoyed being there, she was done at the end.
That night we went to my parents for a barbeque. My best friend Heidi came over with her little girl Sienna and we were able to chat for a while. The two girls were so darling together that we couldn't resist pictures.
"More Pictures?" They obviously got bored really quickly which lead to...
their own little interaction.....
...but they still became quick friends again.
Talking while being trapped in their car seats yet again.
Look at what she is starting to do already!!!! The little stinker won't stay on her tummy to crawl but will stand with the furniture.
After we got home we had a friend and his date come over for a fun night of dessert and games. It was a long day, but really good. Today however, has left us all sick. Lydia has been congested and not feeling well for a few days but last night was not a good night and today has left us all inside with some chicken soup cooking on the stove. Hopefully we will get better quickly because being sick with a sick husband and sick baby is a little exhausting.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
She's Eatin' Like a Pro
Lydia has picked up on this "eating food like mommy and daddy" thing pretty well. The first few times were a little interesting but after her check up at the Dr's office, he said she could eat whatever level 1 foods thy have or I could make my own. Either way i was anxious to get her to try other things as the rice cereal was not such a big hit. So far she has had green beans, bananas, squash, pears, and sweet potatoes. She didn't care much for the pears but can't seem to get enough of the sweet potatoes. Everything else she seems to like.
She sits in her little booster seat really well and looks so big in it!
She is starting to learn that the food goes on top of the tongue and not under it. Such a big girl. I swear that she has grown an inch or two in the last week.
She sits in her little booster seat really well and looks so big in it!
She is starting to learn that the food goes on top of the tongue and not under it. Such a big girl. I swear that she has grown an inch or two in the last week.
New Apartment
Needless to say, we have been VERY busy moving in which has left our poor blog a little neglected. Now I know that all of you are hanging on every moment just waiting and wishing for the Bailey's to post another story of their super cool lives! Well friend, wait no longer!
We have loved our new apartment so far. The office staff has been extremely friendly and accommodating, the maintenance staff has been very fast and efficient, and the apartment is very clean with brand new carpet and a new fridge. It is a very quiet neighborhood and it sure delivers a good walk. It's also great to have a separate bedroom for the little squeaker. While Lydia is still getting used to a new place yet again, she seems to be adjusting fine. She has certainly had to do her fair share of adjusting to new places and now just gives a look that says "OK mom. Whatever."
Despite our challenges of getting everything put away with a baby, I think doing it all in 3 days is quite an accomplishment. There are still a few pictures to hang and one box of winter clothes which we probably won't unpack until it's winter, but other than that it is all done. We are very comfortable with our new place that it's almost sad to think that we will be leaving in 9 months. (Although I do confess that every box I unpacked I looked with disdain at the shelves thinking that I will just have to pack it all up again in 9 months. It was a fleeting moment brought on by exhaustion that has obviously passed!)
Our office.
I know it's a dark picture but for what it's worth, this is the living room.
The dining area. Forgive the mess on the table and the milk jugs needing to be taken out, we did just move in. Also there are going to be more pictures on the wall. I am in the process of staining them and as soon as they are dry will go up. I will post more pictures of that when it happens.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my kitchen. I feel like it is a kitchen and not a small walk way like our last apt. It could use a few more cupboards, but I am making do until I can get my ginormous kitchen when we buy a house!
The baby's room. Once again the walls are still a little bare, pictures are soon to be hung.
The tiny bathroom area. I don't mind it being so small, after all, it's only for 9 months right?
The bedroom equipped with our own keyboard which I am now using.
YAY for the washer and dryer!!!! They are so small that it takes 3 loads on this washer to do the equivalent of 1 load in a normal washer but I will not complain about that. I am just counting my blessings that we even have one in our apartment! I can do 5 loads of laundry a day if I need to.
The bumper and bed skirt for the crib that I made! It was my sewing project that I got done over the summer and am very excited to have it in use. My next project is the quilt that I already have the fabric for, just need to find the time to complete.
Digging the new carpet and her new pad!
"Hey mom! This place is kinda cool!"
We have loved our new apartment so far. The office staff has been extremely friendly and accommodating, the maintenance staff has been very fast and efficient, and the apartment is very clean with brand new carpet and a new fridge. It is a very quiet neighborhood and it sure delivers a good walk. It's also great to have a separate bedroom for the little squeaker. While Lydia is still getting used to a new place yet again, she seems to be adjusting fine. She has certainly had to do her fair share of adjusting to new places and now just gives a look that says "OK mom. Whatever."
Despite our challenges of getting everything put away with a baby, I think doing it all in 3 days is quite an accomplishment. There are still a few pictures to hang and one box of winter clothes which we probably won't unpack until it's winter, but other than that it is all done. We are very comfortable with our new place that it's almost sad to think that we will be leaving in 9 months. (Although I do confess that every box I unpacked I looked with disdain at the shelves thinking that I will just have to pack it all up again in 9 months. It was a fleeting moment brought on by exhaustion that has obviously passed!)
Our office.
I know it's a dark picture but for what it's worth, this is the living room.
The dining area. Forgive the mess on the table and the milk jugs needing to be taken out, we did just move in. Also there are going to be more pictures on the wall. I am in the process of staining them and as soon as they are dry will go up. I will post more pictures of that when it happens.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my kitchen. I feel like it is a kitchen and not a small walk way like our last apt. It could use a few more cupboards, but I am making do until I can get my ginormous kitchen when we buy a house!
The baby's room. Once again the walls are still a little bare, pictures are soon to be hung.
The tiny bathroom area. I don't mind it being so small, after all, it's only for 9 months right?
The bedroom equipped with our own keyboard which I am now using.
YAY for the washer and dryer!!!! They are so small that it takes 3 loads on this washer to do the equivalent of 1 load in a normal washer but I will not complain about that. I am just counting my blessings that we even have one in our apartment! I can do 5 loads of laundry a day if I need to.
The bumper and bed skirt for the crib that I made! It was my sewing project that I got done over the summer and am very excited to have it in use. My next project is the quilt that I already have the fabric for, just need to find the time to complete.
Digging the new carpet and her new pad!
"Hey mom! This place is kinda cool!"
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