Well, things with the littlest bliss have been joyfully errr... blissfully uneventful. This pregnancy has really gone well for me. I really can't complain too much. I was pretty yucky feeling until about 14 weeks or so, but have since felt like myself again. I did have to stay home from work one morning as the sickies just wouldn't go away, but luckily that was just one day.
I have found that I still need to eat on a fairly regular schedule otherwise I don't feel well at all. I am still pretty tired and naps are great, but they aren't as necessary as they were in the beginning. I keep thinking I have felt the baby moving around, but then I'm not so sure. I am looking forward to feeling a little more regular movement.
This past week we got a new changing table for the baby, a new breast pump for me, and a big boy bed for Patrick. We aren't sure yet what we are doing with our bedrooms, but I think things will come together. We're going to try out the bed for Patrick next weekend. Figured if it was a weekend, we could nap if we end up having some long nights!
I hope to have some updated belly pics as soon as we can get down to the studio! Also when the rooms come together, we'll get some pictures up of those.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Shoes
So after the obsession with the vacuum, comes the obsession with shoes. Patrick has always liked his dad's shoes but now wants his own shoes to practice on.
He is very interested in putting them on by himself. He won't take offers for help and insists that he do it himself.
He also doesn't take suggestions well either.
And when he is successful? He just shrugs it off like it was no biggy to do it in the first place. Of course, they don't come off once they are on!
He is very interested in putting them on by himself. He won't take offers for help and insists that he do it himself.
He also doesn't take suggestions well either.
And when he is successful? He just shrugs it off like it was no biggy to do it in the first place. Of course, they don't come off once they are on!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Nah Night
I love our bedtime routine. I never thought I would say that given the early struggles that we had, but now it is the best. Many times Patrick will now ask to go to bed or if we say something about it he'll start running towards the stairs.
P loves bathtime. He says "bath?" a lot even when it isn't bedtime. He loves playing with these little cups just pouring water. He is funny though, he'll never sit down in the tub. Most of the time he stand, but the rest of the time he'll squat. It is pretty cute actually. I usually need a towel on hand to keep myself dry during bathtime!
After bathtime Patrick loves to brush his teeth. He'll sit there all day if you let him.
Then comes jammie time. Patrick loves to show off all the fun body parts he has learned lately. Elbow, Toes, Knees, Teeth etc.
Then we are on to storytime. Lately he picks out not only the books he wants to read but also who he wants to read them. It is always funny to see whom he likes to read a certain book.
Yeah, I love Nah Night time.
P loves bathtime. He says "bath?" a lot even when it isn't bedtime. He loves playing with these little cups just pouring water. He is funny though, he'll never sit down in the tub. Most of the time he stand, but the rest of the time he'll squat. It is pretty cute actually. I usually need a towel on hand to keep myself dry during bathtime!
After bathtime Patrick loves to brush his teeth. He'll sit there all day if you let him.
Then comes jammie time. Patrick loves to show off all the fun body parts he has learned lately. Elbow, Toes, Knees, Teeth etc.
Then we are on to storytime. Lately he picks out not only the books he wants to read but also who he wants to read them. It is always funny to see whom he likes to read a certain book.
Yeah, I love Nah Night time.
21 Months
My little man is getting awfully close to 2. Here is what he has been up to this month.
Talkin'
He has so many words now, we just don't always understand them. The other day he looked out the window and kept saying "bouy" "bouy" I finally saw what he was pointing at and said "birdy?" He was so excited that I got it! We hear a lot of "What's this/that?" Up, down, broom, eat, applesauce, breakfast, water, juice etc. Each day is a discovery of what he will say next.
Runnin'
We have had a really fun game lately of chasing each other around. He'll run all through the house just laughing and giggling. Ryan and I never last as long at this game as Patrick does.
1st child, type A, and responsibility syndrome
He already suffers from type A, responsibility syndrome. Lucky we have this kid to take care of us. He closes doors that we forget, he cleans what needs cleaning, he picks up his toys and puts them where they are supposed to go, he brings his plate to the sink, he likes his routines and makes sure to follow them.
Potty 101
We are getting closer to being potty proficient. We are probably a ways off from fully trained, but we are getting a little closer. He usually announces "poop!" before or after he pees or poops. He is very good at his potty routine (gets his seat, tinkles, wipes, puts down the lid, flushes and washes his hands) He is so proud when he goes on the toilet too, it is fun to watch.
Growin'
P is growing like a weed lately. Not sure what his stats are, but he is out of all his 12mo clothes and most of his 18mo shirts. Mostly 18-24mo pants and 24mo shirts now. Fun to see his little legs finally get a little longer!
I'm sure there is tons more to share, but I'll add as I can!
Talkin'
He has so many words now, we just don't always understand them. The other day he looked out the window and kept saying "bouy" "bouy" I finally saw what he was pointing at and said "birdy?" He was so excited that I got it! We hear a lot of "What's this/that?" Up, down, broom, eat, applesauce, breakfast, water, juice etc. Each day is a discovery of what he will say next.
Runnin'
We have had a really fun game lately of chasing each other around. He'll run all through the house just laughing and giggling. Ryan and I never last as long at this game as Patrick does.
1st child, type A, and responsibility syndrome
He already suffers from type A, responsibility syndrome. Lucky we have this kid to take care of us. He closes doors that we forget, he cleans what needs cleaning, he picks up his toys and puts them where they are supposed to go, he brings his plate to the sink, he likes his routines and makes sure to follow them.
Potty 101
We are getting closer to being potty proficient. We are probably a ways off from fully trained, but we are getting a little closer. He usually announces "poop!" before or after he pees or poops. He is very good at his potty routine (gets his seat, tinkles, wipes, puts down the lid, flushes and washes his hands) He is so proud when he goes on the toilet too, it is fun to watch.
Growin'
P is growing like a weed lately. Not sure what his stats are, but he is out of all his 12mo clothes and most of his 18mo shirts. Mostly 18-24mo pants and 24mo shirts now. Fun to see his little legs finally get a little longer!
I'm sure there is tons more to share, but I'll add as I can!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Patrick
Down came the rain.
And washed the spider out.
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain.
And the Itsy Bitsy Spider went up the spout again.
YAY!
*Once again all photos by Bliss Photography! ;)
Monday, January 11, 2010
Christmas part 3
I have to finish the Holiday's up because I got some super fun pictures this weekend that I can't wait to share.
Ok, so over to the Bliss side of things. We were supposed to spend the majority of our time in Brookings this year, but the weather got us there a day late. We still had a great time.
Patrick didn't want to wait until we celebrated Christmas to open a present. Although, we should have saved this until the end because it was a favorite for sure and hard to top!
This toy vacuum really did work and had all the fun accessories as well. One evening Ryan and I got P to sleep and went to a movie. Well, he woke up and wouldn't go back down until he had his vacuum in his hands. The picture was taken in the dark, but it does show a boy in love! ;)
After a fun trip snow tubing on Sunday, Monday brought us more family and another Christmas. We waited to open gifts until Patrick woke from his nap. As we were starting to hand out the gifts, Patrick decided that pants weren't neccessary for the job ahead.
Patrick was super excited about all his gifts and couldn't wait to start playing.
Daddy was excited to try and put them all together!
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas at the Bliss household without the fear of opening a gift from Uncle Roger. From Coconut art, to tacky reindeer and a lovely tree, you never know what you are going to get!
And of course once all the goodies were opened, we had to have the annual wrapping ball fight.
Wish I had a great post about New Years, but my pictures were terrible. Check these other blogs out though, because they capture the fun of a toddler New Year's bash!
Jenn, Jared, Addy and Tyler
Anne, Grant and Miles
Ok, so over to the Bliss side of things. We were supposed to spend the majority of our time in Brookings this year, but the weather got us there a day late. We still had a great time.
Patrick didn't want to wait until we celebrated Christmas to open a present. Although, we should have saved this until the end because it was a favorite for sure and hard to top!
This toy vacuum really did work and had all the fun accessories as well. One evening Ryan and I got P to sleep and went to a movie. Well, he woke up and wouldn't go back down until he had his vacuum in his hands. The picture was taken in the dark, but it does show a boy in love! ;)
After a fun trip snow tubing on Sunday, Monday brought us more family and another Christmas. We waited to open gifts until Patrick woke from his nap. As we were starting to hand out the gifts, Patrick decided that pants weren't neccessary for the job ahead.
Patrick was super excited about all his gifts and couldn't wait to start playing.
Daddy was excited to try and put them all together!
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas at the Bliss household without the fear of opening a gift from Uncle Roger. From Coconut art, to tacky reindeer and a lovely tree, you never know what you are going to get!
And of course once all the goodies were opened, we had to have the annual wrapping ball fight.
Wish I had a great post about New Years, but my pictures were terrible. Check these other blogs out though, because they capture the fun of a toddler New Year's bash!
Jenn, Jared, Addy and Tyler
Anne, Grant and Miles
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