Katie will close both her eyes and open them again, then smile. I think she has figured out that she has eyelids, and she knows how to use them. I "wink" back to her, and she thinks it is funny.
Strangely enough, I realized that Katie's last time to nurse was on the 29th of June, her 13-month birthday. I didn't plan it that way. I was just thinking about it, and looked at the calendar. She doesn't seem too excited about stopping, but she gets over it pretty quickly. I thought putting her to bed for the night would be the hardest, but because Ryan has been putting her to bed so often, (I tend to be busy at night, when Ryan can watch Katie) she adapted to that quicker than the morning nursing.
In some ways it is very nice to not nurse anymore. I can actually wear normal bras and dresses, (shirt and skirt are a lot easier to nurse in) and start eating better. Not that I do as often as I should, but I try.
But it also makes me feel a little sad that my little girl is old enough to actually not be much of a baby anymore. She isn't nursing, she is almost walking, (when she feels like it) her hair is getting long and curly, and she has such an independent spirit sometimes. Not always, which can have its benefits and disadvantages. She doesn't like to play alone very much, but the walking thing is pretty obviously independent and stubborn.
She is still the joy and happiness in our lives. How blessed we are to have her in our family.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Quick Update
Katie is walking more and more, when SHE feels like it. She can be extremely stubborn at times. Now who would she have got that from? :)
Just this morning she pulled the lid off a pen, and put it back on!!! by herself at least 4 times. She concentrates really hard, and puts the end in the tube. Sometimes it will slip out because she gets the angle wrong, but she tries again until she gets it. Then she pulls the lid off and starts again. That seems amazing to me.
She is still sleeping all through the night, and taking two 2-hour naps in the day. Yes, I know, I am very blessed that she still takes naps, as well as long ones.
Katie figured out how to blow "raspberries" on my arm the other day. She seemed surprised at first, then repeated it a couple of times because I kept laughing.
She got her third tooth in on Saturday the 23rd. It is her top canine tooth on the right side, I think. The left side feels really close too. She didn't seem to feel this one come in. At least, I didn't notice a fever or fussiness that I associated with the tooth. We took an hour long drive to get to Palmer's cabin in Fairview, and she was fussy for being in the car that long, but I don't think her tooth caused her orneriness.
Alright. I will try and get some pictures up next time.
On a side note, if you want an email when I update this blog, let me know. Thanks.
Just this morning she pulled the lid off a pen, and put it back on!!! by herself at least 4 times. She concentrates really hard, and puts the end in the tube. Sometimes it will slip out because she gets the angle wrong, but she tries again until she gets it. Then she pulls the lid off and starts again. That seems amazing to me.
She is still sleeping all through the night, and taking two 2-hour naps in the day. Yes, I know, I am very blessed that she still takes naps, as well as long ones.
Katie figured out how to blow "raspberries" on my arm the other day. She seemed surprised at first, then repeated it a couple of times because I kept laughing.
She got her third tooth in on Saturday the 23rd. It is her top canine tooth on the right side, I think. The left side feels really close too. She didn't seem to feel this one come in. At least, I didn't notice a fever or fussiness that I associated with the tooth. We took an hour long drive to get to Palmer's cabin in Fairview, and she was fussy for being in the car that long, but I don't think her tooth caused her orneriness.
Alright. I will try and get some pictures up next time.
On a side note, if you want an email when I update this blog, let me know. Thanks.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Walking? Sort of....
On Tuesday, my Dad had a concert (he's in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir) at the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. My Mom, and Ryan and I went. The music was really good, as always. We got to tour the tunnels that run under the Tabernacle and Conference Center, and we got to see the dressing rooms, and recording studios and all sorts of cool things. Of course, when we got back to the Bowman's house to pick up Katie, she had walked 4-5 steps for them. Mom says she has walked for her also. If Ryan and I really coax her and put things in her hands, she might walk for us, but she doesn't seem too interested.
Of course, if my Dad tries to get her to walk, she throws a fit. Collapses to the floor, throws her hands down, and kisses or bites the floor. We aren't quite sure if it is biting or kissing, or why she does it. It is sure dang cute though.
Last night, Irma, Gillian, Clarissa and I had a girls night. Jonathan, Matthew and Jerry hiked up Mount Nebo, and Ryan Peterson was working, and my Ryan was hiding in his office, so we just talked and ate pizza, grapes, cherries, and brownies. Irma had had a long day, so she left at about 9:30 or so, but Gillian, Clarissa and I stayed up until 1:00 AM talking. It was really fun. I'm so grateful I have such fun and interesting sisters-in-laws.
Apparently I wasn't in a very good mood today, because as Ryan, Katie, and I were leaving my parent's house, my Mom mentioned that I should probably get enough sleep tonight. That's her nice way of saying, "You were pretty ornery today." She also mentioned that I am usually positive, but I wasn't today.
I was thinking about it later though, and surprisingly enough, I think I am usually positive. A couple of years ago, I really don't think that could have been said of me. It was pretty brave of Ryan to marry me the way I was. I don't think I really knew who I was, or how to act pleasant, or how to be happy most of the time. Thankfully he looked past all that and married me anyways. I'm so grateful for him, and for Katie. My life is so fabulously wonderful right now. I have so many blessings from the Lord, and Joy is the prominent emotion in my life. (Except of course when I don't get enough sleep, and I'm remembering what it is really like to be a woman, and not pregnant or nursing.) Life is good.
Of course, if my Dad tries to get her to walk, she throws a fit. Collapses to the floor, throws her hands down, and kisses or bites the floor. We aren't quite sure if it is biting or kissing, or why she does it. It is sure dang cute though.
Last night, Irma, Gillian, Clarissa and I had a girls night. Jonathan, Matthew and Jerry hiked up Mount Nebo, and Ryan Peterson was working, and my Ryan was hiding in his office, so we just talked and ate pizza, grapes, cherries, and brownies. Irma had had a long day, so she left at about 9:30 or so, but Gillian, Clarissa and I stayed up until 1:00 AM talking. It was really fun. I'm so grateful I have such fun and interesting sisters-in-laws.
Apparently I wasn't in a very good mood today, because as Ryan, Katie, and I were leaving my parent's house, my Mom mentioned that I should probably get enough sleep tonight. That's her nice way of saying, "You were pretty ornery today." She also mentioned that I am usually positive, but I wasn't today.
I was thinking about it later though, and surprisingly enough, I think I am usually positive. A couple of years ago, I really don't think that could have been said of me. It was pretty brave of Ryan to marry me the way I was. I don't think I really knew who I was, or how to act pleasant, or how to be happy most of the time. Thankfully he looked past all that and married me anyways. I'm so grateful for him, and for Katie. My life is so fabulously wonderful right now. I have so many blessings from the Lord, and Joy is the prominent emotion in my life. (Except of course when I don't get enough sleep, and I'm remembering what it is really like to be a woman, and not pregnant or nursing.) Life is good.
Friday, June 8, 2007
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