Aubrey's latest achievements:
-In mid-May, we started her on organic rice cereal
-Since then, she's also had a bit of banana and carrot
-As of June, she turned 6 months
-She now recognizes herself in the mirror and pictures
-She laughs very hard when Gerard is being funny to her
-In mid-June, she started on avocado
-She knows when it's "mama" time; during the day, it is said she is calm and not fussy. At night, when she knows mama is home from work yet mama is busy in the kitchen instead of spending the rest of the night with her, she cries for attention.
-Papa says she has said "baby" pretty clearly already; mama hasn't heard it yet
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Red 40
Every parent should be aware. You don't have to believe, but just be aware. Today I had sauce with my pot stickers at a Chinese restaurant that could very well have had Red 40 in it. I took note of a migraine-like headache instantly. Last week, I was eating mints with obvious red 40 in it, and I also took note of a nuisance headache. So I'm convinced, red 40 is behind those head pains.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/131963/is_the_red_40_food_dye_additive_having.html?cat=25
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/131963/is_the_red_40_food_dye_additive_having.html?cat=25
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Aubrey's development
Yesterday, May 15, 2010, Aubrey had her first taste of rice cereal. She took it very well! Much better than her brother :)
She finished a whole teaspoon without a fuss.
We did it again tonight, it was a bit fussy. But I think she was just too sleepy. She did eat everything though, which was mostly drowned in breastmilk.
As of 3 (??) weeks ago, she had her first real roll over. Earlier this week also, she had been rolling over regularly. Can't leave this gal alone anymore!!
She finished a whole teaspoon without a fuss.
We did it again tonight, it was a bit fussy. But I think she was just too sleepy. She did eat everything though, which was mostly drowned in breastmilk.
As of 3 (??) weeks ago, she had her first real roll over. Earlier this week also, she had been rolling over regularly. Can't leave this gal alone anymore!!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
A little joy
A little joy in my life is having to sit down and eat a Nation's cheeseburger. I don't get to eat out much anymore. But last night was a rare night of joyous dining.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Parents with sick children should not allow their children to play with others. It is very whacked to let your child share his germs when you knowingly allow it. The least you can do is warn other parents so that we could decide if we want our children near yours. Thank you.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
a simple sign of maturity
I often think back to my carefree days when I had no responsibilities. Fun times, indeed.
But I'm slowly accepting the facts of life that come with aging. And along the way, I begin to understand why I appreciate the little things that I never looked at before.
Number one being: good health. I am scared to wits about having to leave my kids unexpectedly. I am also scared to wits about ever losing them. Nightmares that most normal parents don't ever want to go through. Having kids sure got me on a better track. I credit them for saving me from self destruction, as I now have something I believe I have to live and work hard for. These days, I'm just grateful for another day, another day to see my family, another day to see my family in bliss.
So come birthday time, there is nothing more I want than good health for my loved ones. It means so much more to say it now than when I didn't have the capability to care as a younger person. But I don't need to wait for my birthday to wish for this. I wish for it everyday. Thank you, God.
But I'm slowly accepting the facts of life that come with aging. And along the way, I begin to understand why I appreciate the little things that I never looked at before.
Number one being: good health. I am scared to wits about having to leave my kids unexpectedly. I am also scared to wits about ever losing them. Nightmares that most normal parents don't ever want to go through. Having kids sure got me on a better track. I credit them for saving me from self destruction, as I now have something I believe I have to live and work hard for. These days, I'm just grateful for another day, another day to see my family, another day to see my family in bliss.
So come birthday time, there is nothing more I want than good health for my loved ones. It means so much more to say it now than when I didn't have the capability to care as a younger person. But I don't need to wait for my birthday to wish for this. I wish for it everyday. Thank you, God.
a simple sign of maturity
I often think back to my carefree days when I had no responsibilities. Fun times, indeed.
But I'm slowly accepting the facts of life that come with aging. And along the way, I begin to understand why I appreciate the little things that I never looked at before.
Number one being: good health. I am scared to wits about having to leave my kids unexpectedly. I am also scared to wits about ever losing them. Nightmares that most normal parents don't ever want to go through. Having kids sure got me on a better track. I credit them for saving me from self destruction, as I now have something I believe I have to live and work hard for. These days, I'm just grateful for another day, another day to see my family, another day to see my family in bliss.
So come birthday time, there is nothing more I want than good health for my loved ones. It means so much more to say it now than when I didn't have the capability to care as a younger person. But I don't need to wait for my birthday to wish for this. I wish for it everyday. Thank you, God.
But I'm slowly accepting the facts of life that come with aging. And along the way, I begin to understand why I appreciate the little things that I never looked at before.
Number one being: good health. I am scared to wits about having to leave my kids unexpectedly. I am also scared to wits about ever losing them. Nightmares that most normal parents don't ever want to go through. Having kids sure got me on a better track. I credit them for saving me from self destruction, as I now have something I believe I have to live and work hard for. These days, I'm just grateful for another day, another day to see my family, another day to see my family in bliss.
So come birthday time, there is nothing more I want than good health for my loved ones. It means so much more to say it now than when I didn't have the capability to care as a younger person. But I don't need to wait for my birthday to wish for this. I wish for it everyday. Thank you, God.