Tess has been doing laps around the living room and dining room. Here is just a short clip of what she can do...
Her elbows and knees are a bit red from the carpet. I've tried the Baby Legs today, so we'll see if it helps.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Michigan
I’ve been promising a post about our trip to Michigan, so here it is. My grandma celebrated her 90th birthday with a party on May 8th. We thought it would a good excuse to go to Michigan to see grandmas as we had promised Steve’s grandma we would try to come when Steve’s grandpa died at Christmas. With Tess’ approaching arrival we didn’t do much travel last summer. This was her first trip meeting everyone.
My mom and dad joined us on the journey to Michigan. Having endured a childhood of trips to Michigan via Chicago, the ONLY way to travel these days is via the car ferry across Lake Michigan. We ventured to Milwaukee for the 12:30 boat. We have taken the boat several times across the lake. This was Cooper’s second trip, but Tessa’s first. What I love is that the kids don’t have to be in car seats… and we can move around, too… and you are there in 2½ hours. Cooper loved looking out the window at all the water. Tessy cuddled into Grandma and slept most of the way.
One we arrived in Michigan we were greeted by my great aunt and uncle. We had a wonderful visit with them. After a long trip, we decided not to stop at my grandma’s that evening, but instead checked into our hotel for the night.
Dick and Carolyn's
The next morning we went over to Grandma’s and had lunch.
Great-Grandma O'C and Tess
Uncle Bob and Tess
Aunt Jean and Tess
After lunch we headed to Blissfield (about 20 minutes north of Toledo) to see Steve’s grandma. She had taken a tumble a month or so before and it was great to see she was doing quite well. She loved holding Cooper and Tess. We spent a couple of days with her and we were fortune to have Steve’s sister, Tamra and husband Brian visit for dinner that Friday night. Our visit with them was too short! Thankfully Tamra was able to stay the night and we sat up and chatted for a few hours.
Great-Grandma Goetz and Tess
Aunt Tamra
Sunday evening we took the kids swimming at the hotel. Cooper loved playing on the steps of the pool. It was a bit cool and the hot tub was too warm, so I only stuck Tess’ feet in both.
On Monday, after a quick visit with Dick and Carolyn again, we boarded the ferry back. My mom and dad had celebrated their 40th anniversary the week before and decided to take a few days to go to Mackinac Island. I missed having the extra hands on the ferry as Steve had to drive on and I had to walk on with both kids, but we did it. The water was ince and smooth.
We had a great trip and the kids did amazingly well with all the travel, new people to meet, and several different beds to sleep in. I was SO proud of them!!!
My mom and dad joined us on the journey to Michigan. Having endured a childhood of trips to Michigan via Chicago, the ONLY way to travel these days is via the car ferry across Lake Michigan. We ventured to Milwaukee for the 12:30 boat. We have taken the boat several times across the lake. This was Cooper’s second trip, but Tessa’s first. What I love is that the kids don’t have to be in car seats… and we can move around, too… and you are there in 2½ hours. Cooper loved looking out the window at all the water. Tessy cuddled into Grandma and slept most of the way.
One we arrived in Michigan we were greeted by my great aunt and uncle. We had a wonderful visit with them. After a long trip, we decided not to stop at my grandma’s that evening, but instead checked into our hotel for the night.
Dick and Carolyn's
The next morning we went over to Grandma’s and had lunch.
Great-Grandma O'C and Tess
Uncle Bob and Tess
Aunt Jean and Tess
After lunch we headed to Blissfield (about 20 minutes north of Toledo) to see Steve’s grandma. She had taken a tumble a month or so before and it was great to see she was doing quite well. She loved holding Cooper and Tess. We spent a couple of days with her and we were fortune to have Steve’s sister, Tamra and husband Brian visit for dinner that Friday night. Our visit with them was too short! Thankfully Tamra was able to stay the night and we sat up and chatted for a few hours.
Great-Grandma Goetz and Tess
Aunt Tamra
Saturday morning we headed out early to go back to the other side of the state for my grandma’s party. She had a wonderful celebration. It was fun to see my dad’s siblings and a couple of cousins. On Sunday (Mother’s Day) we all went to church and then back to Grandma’s for brunch. It was nice to have a quiet afternoon.
Grandma O'C's grandkids and great-grandkids
Grandma and Tessy
Sunday evening we took the kids swimming at the hotel. Cooper loved playing on the steps of the pool. It was a bit cool and the hot tub was too warm, so I only stuck Tess’ feet in both.
On Monday, after a quick visit with Dick and Carolyn again, we boarded the ferry back. My mom and dad had celebrated their 40th anniversary the week before and decided to take a few days to go to Mackinac Island. I missed having the extra hands on the ferry as Steve had to drive on and I had to walk on with both kids, but we did it. The water was ince and smooth.
We had a great trip and the kids did amazingly well with all the travel, new people to meet, and several different beds to sleep in. I was SO proud of them!!!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
9 months old!... a couple of days late.
Tess turned 9 months on Monday and had her 9 month Well Baby visit yesterday and she is doing great!!! She is 17 pounds 11 ounces… which took her from the 13th percentile to the 30th in two months for weight. She has figured out that food tastes pretty good! She is almost 27 inches long. Our baby is growing. She is just the opposite of Cooper in that she outgrows pants before she outgrows shirts. I bought Coopy a new pair of 2T jeans and we had to roll the pants up. Tess is going to catch up to him before too long.
Developmentally Tess is right on track. She is saying dada and mama all the time and I think it might be in reference to us as it seems like there is more dada’s when Steve is around and more mama’s with me. I’m also hearing babababababa. Over the weekend she has started to wave goodbye. She is on the verge of crawling. Currently it is a modified army crawl… or something like an inch worm. Trust me; she gets to where she wants to go! She loves to stand assisted and try to pull up on things. Steve dropped her crib mattress as she had started to pull herself to her knees in her crib. Oh my… I’m not sure I am ready for her to be so mobile.
Tessy’s smile is changing, too. Tooth number three (top right) is in and number four (top left) is trying to come through. She is grinding her teeth, which the doc said is just part of teething and there isn’t anything we need or can do about it. Can you imagine a 9 month old with a mouth guard??? For now we listen to the horrible noise and hope she saves her teeth.
I promise to get our Michigan adventure up soon… keep checking back!
Developmentally Tess is right on track. She is saying dada and mama all the time and I think it might be in reference to us as it seems like there is more dada’s when Steve is around and more mama’s with me. I’m also hearing babababababa. Over the weekend she has started to wave goodbye. She is on the verge of crawling. Currently it is a modified army crawl… or something like an inch worm. Trust me; she gets to where she wants to go! She loves to stand assisted and try to pull up on things. Steve dropped her crib mattress as she had started to pull herself to her knees in her crib. Oh my… I’m not sure I am ready for her to be so mobile.
Tessy’s smile is changing, too. Tooth number three (top right) is in and number four (top left) is trying to come through. She is grinding her teeth, which the doc said is just part of teething and there isn’t anything we need or can do about it. Can you imagine a 9 month old with a mouth guard??? For now we listen to the horrible noise and hope she saves her teeth.
I promise to get our Michigan adventure up soon… keep checking back!
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