Shelby has a new little magic trick...well, it's not really but I call it that because it makes me think of a magician pulling a rabbit out of his hat. Last week during a diaper change, she got hold of her shorts and figured out how to put her arm through the leghole. She smiled real big at me and I said "Ta-da!" She was quite proud of herself....so now at diaper changes this is her thing to do and I say "ta-da" and she giggles. That night she tried it with her PJs and since they were long pants, it was a bit more challenging. She got a little frustrated, but then figured it out! I'm constantly amazed seeing her little mind figure such things out. Then on Tuesday Shelb took a pretty big fall.....she slipped and fell on the Pergo floor, face first. She busted her lip and boy there was quite a bit of blood. I thought at first she may have lost a tooth there was so much blood. But we got to the bathroom, got her all cleaned up and calmed down. I got her to suck on a few ice cubes, which seemed to really help. Her nose was a little bruised and she had Angeline Jolie-type lips that night & next day. That evening though she was all smiles and playing just as hard as before, so I knew she must be OK. (Boy kids are resilient) Last week she started saying "Woah"....I've said this when she loses her balance & looks like she may fall and now she is repeating it. So now when she thinks she might fall, or actually does fall, she says "Woahhhhhh". We are also having a bit of a challenge with Shelby climbing into things....especially things that are too small for her to fit in to (i.e. her drum, the Bumbo seat, etc.). So I am often having to "rescue" her by getting her out of whatever jam, or thing, she has managed to climb in to but cannot get out of. Her favorite TV shows are It's a Big, Big World and Teletubbies on PBS. BBW is about these animals living in a rain forest. She hears that song and runs to dance to it in the living room. She sort of watches the show, but goes on to do other things. But she really enjoys the opening & closing songs. Same with Tubbies. We don't watch a lot of TV, but sometimes Momma needs a break (or a chance to EAT!) Her favorite breakfast right now is bagel & cream cheese and banana. Takes after her Momma on that one I guess! (bagels are my favorite!) All in all, life as a SAH Mom is going great, I'm really enjoying it and loving being with her & Abby too. Drew comes home Nov. 2nd, so we are VERY much looking forward to that. 37 days as he said in his email today (don't think he's counting them down do we???!!)
I know there is something in here to get, if I can just get to it.....
Don't I look so innocent...of course I wouldn't spill my cup Mommy. :)
Well, I managed to get in this box, not sure I can get out. MOM!!!!
Got my purse!! It kinda goes with the outfit...already coordinating!
Check out my headband....She had stuck her arm through the green headband (similar to what she does with her shorts). I got quite a kick out of watching her do this.
She has become fascinated with this drawer...opening & closing it. So, I took stuff out and left one thing in for her to play with.
She loves to shake things....water bottles, my socks. Just really gets those arms going!
Sitting like a lady.....she & Abby love this ball popper toy.
