nursery

turns out nursery is a little harder than cason and i had thought! Lillian did great, she had an awesome time watching the other kids, playing with toys, having snacks, and being able to crawl--she didn't have a single issue...wish we could say the same about the other kids!

One little boy was sleeping when his dad left him, and was hysterical when he woke up--after he cried for about 10 minutes, i found his mom {1st crisis solved!}

But things were still rough! Most of the kids were fine. One little boy warmed right up to Cason and had a great time, a couple kids mostly kept to themselves, one little girl had to have her grandma stay the entire time to be happy {kind of a pain, but at least for today we weren't going to complain about an extra set of hands}, but then there's 2 little boys that we're going to struggle with!

The first is only 18 months and brand new to nursery. He's a climber, and a hitter! He'd also pinch people...i don't think he was trying to hurt anyone, but he's new to this and doesn't really know how to react with other kids. he spent most of the afternoon on my lap!

The other problem child...is a hoarder. Seriously, he didn't play with a single toy the whole time. He'd pick two or three things, go to a corner and hold onto them for dear life. Whenever the 18 month old, or lilli would come near him, he'd FREAK! he'd start yelling, "he's (she's) gonna get me!" over and over. Honestly kid, let's share ok? He then started to pout during the last 20 minutes, which led to some tears, which led to hysterics, which led to cuddle time with me, until finally his sister came to get him-- thank goodness!

Things went ok though, and i could tell that (most) of the kids were much more comfortable with us by the end of the two hours, so we're thinking things will get better and better with time!

'Ball'

Lillian loves balls! Yesterday afternoon while she was playing with them, i looked at her and said "ball". She got a big grin on her face, held the ball up high and said it right back to me! i was so excited!! Right now it comes out more like "bah", but she knows she's saying a word and what it means! if you say it to her while she's not holding a ball, she'll often smile, and go find one!

I feel like a bad mom, not knowing what her first official word was. She started saying 'dadada', 'mamama' and 'bababa' several months ago, but i don't think she made the connection that they meant anything until the last month. Regardless, she is learning SO fast now, and i'm loving every minute of it!

it's time...

...for me to blog!

{sorry it's been so long}

Life has been busy the past few weeks.

Kymi:

the co-owners/ managers of 'Spoon Me' have pretty much quite doing anything, so i've been stuck doing their job (while getting paid minimum wage). I got a

n e-mail last night that they have officially quit, so hopefully things will get better once someone else is in charge!

In other news, i go to the doctor today, which means after over 3 months, i'll finally have my medicines again! it'll be great to not feel sick 80% of the time!

I'm also feeling very grateful for food! our fridge and cupboards are no longer empty (they were for about a month!)

Cason:

Cason has finally started school a Boise State! He's only taking two classes for the summer, and he's not super interested in them, but he's doing fine. His first big semester starts at the end of August.

He thinks he wants to finish his degree here now, which means about 3 years in boise. i was really hoping for only one...but i'll roll with it!

Lillian:

Lilli is doing great. She's almost 11 months old, and i've already started to think about her 1st birthday party! it makes me kind of sad that things have gone by so quickly, but i have loved every minute of it!

She's been sleeping a lot lately, and eating a little less than normal, so i think she's probably getting more teeth in. Teething hasn't exactly been fun, but it definitely hasn't been the nightmare i was expecting!

She's started to mimic us more and more. It's so fun to see! She loves to do what we do! Also, if we're eating, she has to be eating! If we're having a snack on the couch, she'll crawl up and beg until we give her a taste-- she's learned that we have the good stuff!

She's getting better with her words. She's for sure saying 'mama

' and 'dada' now, and we've even gotten her to make the monkey and owl sound a couple of times! when she's in a new situation (like surrounded by dogs, or other babies) she'll make a noise that sounds just like 'whoa!' it's too cute!

She can stand if supported (by us or a chair, etc) but she won't pull herself up into a standing position- we have to get her there. She did it once by herself a couple of weeks ago, but not since. She will pull herself up to a semi- standing position a

nd 'walk' around objects though--so i think she'll be walking in no time!

ok, time for pictures!

{her temper is really starting to show}

{mimicking daddy}

{her super cute skirt that aunt nikki got her- thanks!}

{'walking'}

10 months {tomorrow}

We're leaving for Seattle today, so i'm going to do the traditional monthly post a day early.

At 10 months Lilli...

Loves to spin on her bum. it's so funny to watch! {i'll try to post a video sometime}

Loves books, looking at them can keep her entertained for a long time!

Loves shoes, paper, electronics and pretty much everything else she's not supposed to have

is going through a stuffed animal phase. She loves to lay down and cuddle with them- it's so sweet

has 2 teeth

has free reign of the apartment (with the exception of part of the kitchen) and follows cason and i around wherever we go. I was vacuuming the other day and when i went in each room i would close the door behind me so she wouldn't get in the way. the whole time i was in there i could hear her tiny little fists pounding on the door!

squeezes through the kitchen chairs. she cries, but doesn't give up!

pushes doors open

still loves her binki

likes car rides

...and i have to go the airport now, so i'll finish this later!

punishment.

Yesterday, Cason confessed to me that he would be happy to have another baby.

Since then...

Lilli woke up at 4am in absolute hysterics (no idea why). We fed her, hoping she'd go back to sleep, but no such luck. Cason was up with her until 6am

at nine she woke up again, covered in urine. her jammies, and bedding were soaked! After a bath, she was SUPER grumpy! So i put her back to bed shortly after hoping she would wake up happier.

Again, no such luck. The entire day has been filled with crying fits and a poor attitude from that little girl.

Despite this, we made a trip to target to pick up a few things. Cason took lilli to the electronic section, and i headed to the baby section. About five minutes later Cason comes up to me and says we have to go now...because lilli peed all over him.

And...when we got home, the grumpies got even worse for her! Noot much has made her happy today...i'm wondering if she's feeling sick?

So...long story short, Cason no longer wants another baby. i think one is all we can handle right now!

in other news, we took Lillian to the pool at our apartment for the first time. She LOVED it! when we first got in, she really didn't react in any way, but it wasn't long until she was giggling like crazy! She's going to be a swimmer...i can tell!

{Sorry we didn't take any pictures...maybe next time}

...

I hadn't blogged for a while, so i thought i should! not much is happening...i've gone down to working 18 hours a week, which has been a great blessing! I'm lovin' all the time i get to spend with Cason and Lilli! They are so wonderful, and just about everything Lillian does puts a smile on my face! She's having a harder time with her two little teeth now and we've had to break out the baby tylenol, but seriously, even with a little extra fussiness, she is wonderful! i was laying on the couch today reading, and she just crawled up, sat down on the floor, and held my fingers for about 15 minutes...i loved it!

{We went and got pictures taken- she had a hard time sitting still, but we got some good ones. We didn't get this one printed, and now the more i look at it, the more i like it--it may even be my favorite! i'm trying to decide if i want to spend the extra money to get it!}

At nine months Lilli...

...

Crawls

Is extra tickilish when she's tired

has a {very loud} 'war cry'

clicks her tongue {sometimes all day}

Is starting to eat big people food

Wears size 18 month old shorts {she has big thighs}

Gets into everything

Has a new super whiney cry that she uses when she doesn't get her way

Loves diapers...she's always getting into them

Gets put in 'time out'

Loves to cuddle her stuffed animals

Understands the word 'no'

Weighs 21.2 pounds {80th percentile}

Loves books {eating them, mostly}

Rolls, wiggles, and sits up while we're trying to

change her diaper/dressing her

Kneels {she'll kneel at the couch and peek up at Cason and I while we're sitting on it- she'll also kneel and peek out of her crib towards her door when she wakes from naps}

Favorite sleeping position is on her back with her arms up, and both hands tucked behind her head

However, when i go check on her at night she's generally o

n her tummy, with her head the opposite direction than how i put her to bed, and jammed into a corner- i always move her back to a more comfy looking position though

Pushes your hand away when you tickle her, or feed her something she doesn't want

Lays down on her back when she sees a 'ba-ba' {she likes to feed herself}

Is getting her first tooth--she's been a champ though, she hasn't been very fussy, she just hasn't been napping as well

Still loves feet. She''l grab onto ours and move them around

Has the cutest, little happy personality!