April 07, 2004
tidbits
Feeling too ho hum to write lately but here are a few tidbits. I got Georgia the little girl bike of my dreams (and hers) with the streamers on the handlebars and a little basket in front. We were both very pleased.
We're weaning Maya the rest of the way. She protests a little at bedtime, but it's day three now and last night she knew what wasn't going to happen and didn't really cry, but was glad to be rocked on my lap in the 'green chair' instead of trying to fall asleep in bed without nursing. So I think she's more than ready. She had been falling asleep with Billy in the green chair without any problems lately and when she did nurse, it was just for a few seconds- just a token nurse for emotional support and the relaxation of something familiar and comforting. But she seems satisfied with the skin contact of kisses and cuddles to help her get to sleep now.
This is by far the easiest part of either of the girls' weanings. And I'm pretty excited about what it means for me. This is the first time in five years that I can eat just for me without worrying about how it's going to affect another little tummy. I'm not even going to whine about how that sounds so selfish because I'm so over that. I have paid my dues and am so grateful to have these two big girls now that are past babyhood and can eat by themselves. I love each new stage as it comes. They are each more exciting and enjoyable than the last. We have been having the greatest time playing at the playground together. Yesterday Georgia and Maya pretended to be the mommies and I was their baby (on Georgia's prompting) and they were so sweet and gentle leading me around to play. It was payday for me to see what they thought a mommy was.
Here are some Maya pictures, eating like a big girl and being cute.
notice the pinky
oh, I'm gonna eat this, yes I am
into the mouth
yum!
I've always loved letter-shaped food. (These are french fries)
The second time Maya requests ponytails, and she wants three. Way to go for the gusto girl!
I love Maya's full-body bib - very smart! Lucy's been sick for the last week with a cold/fever/cough and it's torture to miss the nice weather. Lucy also plays mommy to me and my name is always Kid. I agree with how great it is to see a nice mommy being portrayed, like Phew, I must be doing something right. Love to you all! P.S., can you do that to my hair too?
Posted by: Layli Elena at April 7, 2004 09:17 PMDoes Maya know how close she is to having carloads of youth driving over to pinch her cheeks?
Posted by: Husayn at April 8, 2004 09:20 AMExcellent! Maya would be thrilled! When she heard that there's feast tonight, she ran through the house screaming 'Dandong dandong!'
And Lay, that bib was from you ya know. We've found it very useful for spaghetti and for blueberries. I'll be glad to put many ponytails in your hair or how about a french braid, Kid? Nobody's hair here is long enough to do that here.
Posted by: Bahiyyih at April 8, 2004 10:04 AMNeither is mine, I cut it ! It's a couple inches below my chin.
Posted by: Layli Elena at April 8, 2004 09:29 PM