tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63352084080853958052024-03-12T19:07:35.683-07:00dear little pemberleyJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-3656698915296512272016-10-09T19:02:00.000-07:002017-01-12T17:59:21.653-08:00Second Birthday Milk and Cookies PicturesDear little Pemberley,<br />
I don't know how two years has already gone by. Every day I look at you and marvel that Daddy and I <i>made </i>you. You're absolutely perfect in every way, and it's truly not possible to love you any more than we already do.<br />
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For your birthday this year, as much fun as the <a href="https://tinybabyg.blogspot.com/2015/10/first-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">Pancakes and Pajamas party</a> was last year, we decided to go a different route and incorporate one of your current favorite foods: cookies (or, as you call them, "co-tays"), so we did a Milk and Cookies-themed party. Jo Snaps did your pictures, and they're absolutely p e r f e c t. They capture your silly side, your sweet side, and my personal favorite...your <i>sassy </i>side.<br />
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You're the one who made me a mama, and I'm so happy God chose you to give to us. We thank our lucky stars every day that you're in our lives, and we can't wait to watch what amazing things you will go on to do.<br />
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Now on to finish prepping for your party!<br />
All of my love, my big two year old,<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-24903723854172330792016-09-30T12:17:00.000-07:002017-01-04T18:04:26.562-08:00Goodbye Old House!Dear Pemberley and Waverley,<br />
Oh little ones! Daddy and I are so excited to move you both into our new house in Kansas City, Kansas! I will post some more details about the move later (it went GREAT, thank the Lord), but I wanted to take a second and show you the house that you both started your lives in. You've seen bits and pieces of it in random pictures, but here are the professional photos from the listing agent so you can see all of the rooms.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Daddy and I bought this house waaaay back when we started dating in 2012 (after only three months of dating, believe it or not!). We've put a lot of time and love into it, and honestly never thought we would move so soon. But since Daddy's job at BPU has a residency requirement, we decided to make the move sooner rather than later. I can't wait to show you pictures of your new home! Three out of the four bedrooms upstairs need serious coats of paint (they are the <i>worst </i>shades of yellow, green, and orange), but our family will grow to love our new house as much as we loved the old one. </span><br />
All my love,<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-86048434666173111382016-07-27T11:20:00.002-07:002016-07-27T11:23:02.971-07:00Mom Confessions Dear Pemberley and Waverley,<br />
This has been a day-drinking kind of week <i>(and it's only Wednesday)</i>, so I feel like a shared post on "mom confessions" is in order.<br />
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1) I had grand plans for this summer with both of you. We were going to go to water parks, the zoo, and cute clothes shopping. In reality, those plans have turned into playing in the bathtub or sink, petting the dogs and cats, and cleaning out the closets. It's too freaking hot to go anywhere.</div>
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2) I am so over breastfeeding. I will continue to do it until you self-ween, Wavie Bug, but I'd be lying if I said I enjoy it. I'm ready to have my body back to myself.</div>
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3) Mom guilt is real. Even though #2 is totally true, I still feel guilty about it. And I feel guilty because you, Waverley, are not getting the same newborn attention that Pemberley did when she was tiny. And I feel guilty because you, Pemberley, are not getting all of the toddler attention that I feel like you need, either. </div>
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4) We've made coffee runs to Dunkin Donuts more times this summer than I'd like to admit. (And so what if we were all most likely barefoot for them?)</div>
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5) You two will be starting daycare in three weeks when I go back to work. Pemberley, you did awesome at your trial run last week, so I'm not too worried about you. I think you'll do better around more people anyway, because you're a little social butterfly. Waverley, though...I'm scared I'll be getting a "Please-come-get-your-daughter-she-won't-stop-crying" call a few hours after Daddy drops you off. You're a total mama's girl.<br />
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6) Bedtime stories have kind of gotten the shaft this summer, mostly because it's hard putting two kids to bed at the same time. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been read as follows: There once was a caterpillar. He was hungry. He ate a bunch of food. Then he ate a big leaf. He got very fat, and built a cocoon. Then he became a beautiful butterfly. The end. I will do better once things calm down, I promise!</div>
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7) Nothing says it's time for a jumbo margarita like walking in to get you after a nap, Pemberley, and finding out that you've smeared your poop all over yourself <i>and</i> your crib sheet.<br />
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8) Accidental Amazon purchases to date by you, Pemberley: $5.66. I don't know why you thought we needed a subscription to Oprah's e-magazine, or a copy of The Nightmare on Elm Street, but okay.<br />
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9) I love you girls more than the world.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-17146002075544083732016-07-19T12:42:00.000-07:002016-07-19T12:42:42.415-07:00Four Months of SistersDear Pemberley and Waverley,<br />
You have been sisters for four months now, and I can barely remember a time when you two weren't. Seeing the two of you together is the best feeling in the world, and it's only going to get better from here on out! (And Waverley, I promise you are not nearly as terrified of Pemberley as you look in these pictures!)<br />
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It took me awhile to get used to basically seeing double, because the two of you were practically identical newborns. I put together a few comparison pictures and had Daddy and your grandmas try to guess who is who in them. They're harder than you might think!<br />
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Over the past four months, there are some phrases I truly can't believe I have uttered, mostly directed at you, Pemberley. These include:<br />
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-Fingers do NOT go in your sister's eye/mouth/ear/other eye/nose/other ear.</div>
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Pemberley, you adore your little sis. You're always walking up to her and saying, "Baby! Baby!" about an inch from her face. You love looking at my phone to see her picture, and you have gotten super good at hauling ass around the corner to see what's going on when she cries out. Your gentle touches have also gotten A LOT better, which I really, really appreciate. You didn't even mind too much when she yanked some hair out after you practically body slammed on top of her.</div>
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Waverley, you LOVE looking at Pemberley to see what she's up to. You've gotten really good at turning your head to follow her around the living room, and you are constantly turning your head to follow her voice (like that one time when she went "HIIIII-YAAA!" and roundhouse kicked her sippy cup across the kitchen floor, or the other time when she was walking around singing Bieber at the top of her lungs with a snack cup on her hand in a <i>very </i>Captain Hook-esque manner). </div>
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Daddy and I can't wait for the day when you two walk to the park holding hands, or when you're both <strike>stealing each others</strike> sharing clothes and reading the same books. For now, though, we'll take all of the sister snuggles we can get!<br />
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I love you both so much,<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-77028285455136168762016-07-05T21:12:00.000-07:002016-07-06T21:20:11.704-07:00Fourth of July + A Throwback!Dear little Pemberley,<br />
Another summer, another 4th of July! This year we didn't do much except hang out at home. It's been in the upper 90s lately, so staying indoors suited us all just fine! I did manage to find last year's outfit, though, and I was floored when I put it on you and it still fit :)<br />
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You seemed happy to hang out with Rusty for the better part of the day. You two are best buds and thick as thieves.<br />
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And I think it's safe to say we've gotten little glimpses of what it's going to be like when you're a teenager. This stare (complete with a long, slow "how dare you ask me to smile" eye roll) sums it up pretty well...<i>all sass</i>.<br />
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Last but not least, here's a throwback picture to <a href="http://tinybabyg.blogspot.com/2015/07/fourth-of-july.html" target="_blank">last year</a>. I still can't believe what a big girl you are now! I promise, next year we will do the 4th of July right:: fireworks, a barbeque, and fruit cake with whipped cream!<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-86977176728730276302016-06-21T20:10:00.000-07:002016-06-27T13:44:59.473-07:00Daddy's WeekendDear little Pemberley,<br />
Daddy lives for the month of June...this year his birthday and Father's Day fell on back-to-back days! We had a ton of fun celebrating what an amazing Daddy he is.<br />
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For Father's Day, I made this neat little book of Daddy+Daughter Dates. The idea is that as you and Wavie grow up, you each get to go on different dates with Daddy and fill the book up with pictures and mementos of your time together. I can't wait to watch you three add to it as you get older!<br />
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To cap off Father's Day, we celebrated at Chapala Mexican Restaurant. I managed to snap this picture as we finished up dinner. It might just be my new favorite picture of you two. He loves you sooooo much Pemberley!<br />
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The next day, for Daddy's birthday, you and Waverley got Daddy this picture frame, with a special poem that I edited just a little. You're in the first picture...it's one of the first times that Daddy ever held you in his arms. Waverley is in the other picture, in the same hospital, and it's one of the first times Daddy ever held her, too. I'm so happy we have these framed to help us remember how small you both were and how special your daddy-daughter bond is.<br />
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Happy Father's Day AND 32nd birthday to the best Daddy in the world!<br />
All of my love to you, Pemberley,<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-54231184646903473742016-06-19T12:12:00.000-07:002016-06-29T20:04:07.080-07:00In Toddler News | Part ThreeDear Pemberley,<br />
I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again: this is absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite age! You are learning so much these days (and getting into so much trouble!), and it's so neat to watch you grow up. It's also very bittersweet, don't get me wrong, but it's just so damn cool, too.<br />
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Let's start with the best: watching you eat. You probably know this by now, but you <i>love </i>to eat. And lately, it's quite hilarious to watch you master the art of using a fork. I realize that giving a 20 month old spaghetti and a fork is kind of ridiculous (I mean, let's work on stabbing the food before we twirl it, right?). You apparently thought so, too, because you threw your fork to the ground and went at your spaghetti family style!!<br />
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Aside from eating, your next favorite thing to do is watch Justin Bieber music videos on YouTube. Allow me to explain how that came about, before you start judging me, okay? :)<br />
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I was trying to teach you how to say "baby" for the longest time before Wavie got here. You would make the "b" sound, but absolutely refused to say the entire word. One day I had on iHeart Radio, and "Baby" by Bieber came on as we were walking upstairs so I could put you down for your nap. I'll be damned if you didn't start saying, "Beebee, beebee!" when you heard it! After that, you were addicted. You've gotten really good at singing the chorus, and even add in the "Ohhh!" at the end, as well. It's quite possibly the cutest thing ever. You will take anyone's phone and unrelentlessly go, "beebee, beebee, beebee, ohhhh! Beebee, beebee!" over and over and over until we put the video on for you. Bieber has entertained you for many minutes throughout the day while I take care of your sister. Here's the look on your face when you see the video begin. Pure. Joy. (And don't get me started on how cute those pigtails are!!!)<br />
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Here's a quick video of your relentless request. Sooooo cuuuuteee!<br />
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You've spent a lot of time with your Daddy lately while I take care of little sister. I love watching the two of you bond! We went to the park near our house on Memorial Day, and I captured this picture of Daddy pushing you on the swing. You are definitely a 'play outside kind of girl', and you had a blast swinging and bossing the other kids around (you are NOT shy when it comes to talking to other kids). The look on your face when you see your Daddy just melts my heart :)<br />
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Another favorite thing you like to do, aside from spending time with Daddy, is cause <i>as much trouble as you possibly can</i>. You need to be watched like a hawk every waking moment, or I find you dancing with a roll of toilet paper...<br />
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...or standing on top of an unstable play kitchen... <br />
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...or sitting in an Amazon box with some snacks after trying to eat the dog food...<br />
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...or stepping on Meagram's tail because you have your sunglasses on...indoors...<br />
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...or putting yourself and Rusty in doggy jail after I chased you down for taking a bag of Cheez-Its out of the kitchen pantry and crunching them all over the floor...<br />
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...or taking out every single wet wipe as fast as you can before you get caught...<br />
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...or, lastly, forcing me to play peek-a-boo, even though right before I took this picture, you got caught splashing in the pet fountain <i>yet again</i>.<br />
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We <b>seriously </b>need to do a better job watching you.<br />
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I love you so much, sweet girl. Seeing you toddle around and get into stuff has been one of the biggest highlights of the summer so far. A close second is hearing you talk and learn new words. You've learned to say "Hep! Hep!" when you need something ("help"), and you <b>love </b>asking to go on a walk. Although it doesn't *quite* sound like "walk" just yet...<br />
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With so much love,<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-64326926867105431422016-05-12T20:47:00.002-07:002016-05-12T20:47:45.742-07:00Auntie Caroline's GraduationDear Pemberley,<br />
She did it!!! Auntie Caroline graduated college with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice!<br />
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Let me tell you a little bit about your aunt (although if you're reading this, these are probably things you already know). She is fearless. She will stand up for what's right. She works hard and plays harder. She has high standards not only for herself, but for everyone else too. She doesn't back down from a challenge. And last but not least, she DID IT!!!!<br />
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Last Saturday we loaded up the car and party-trained it down to Warrensburg, Missouri to see the graduation ceremony at UCM. Waverley only cried for 20 of the 40 minutes, so Daddy and I are counting that as a win. You managed to keep one pigtail/bow in, so we're counting that as a win also :)<br />
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The ceremony itself was only about an hour and a half, which, to be honest, I was dreading. You're quite the busy body these days and I was nervous as to how you'd do trapped in a row of seats in an open gym, but I came prepared with your sippy cup and some Cheez-Its. What I didn't prepare myself for was what a little show off you are with Auntie's girl friends!!! You were sitting with them and taking Snap Chat selfies in a matter of minutes. Daddy and I were smiling ear to ear, watching you make friends!<br />
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Here's the family after graduation. My favorites are the ones of you wearing the cap!!! You thought you were <i>hot stuff</i>.<br />
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We all went out to On the Border afterwards, and ate a ton of mediocre food. We also learned how much your Grandma Joanne "appreciates things." (An inside joke I will tell you about when you're older!) By that time, it was super late and you were super tired. Auntie C and her BFF Ashley carried you out to the car (but not before they took a super cute picture!). We had a long drive home, which you totally took advantage of...<br />
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Pemberley, even if you end up choosing a path that doesn't involve college, I'm sure you'll grow to appreciate how hard your Auntie worked to get to this day. If you have even half of her hard work and dedication to your chosen career field, I will be a happy mama.<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-86081511936365704692016-04-19T20:02:00.000-07:002016-04-25T18:26:51.917-07:00Pemberley -18 MonthsDear Pemberley,<br />
18 months. A year and a half. In six months, you'll be TWO YEARS OLD.<br />
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I can't even begin to tell you how much FUN you are right now! I know I've said this before, but this is totally my favorite age so far. You're such a silly, carefree, happy little girl. Here you are, at your 18 month check up!<br />
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Before I get too ahead of myself, at 18 months you...<br />
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-weigh 24.4 pounds (71st percentile)</div>
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-are 32.7 inches long (75th percentile)</div>
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-know about 10 words (cat, uh oh, Peppa, toot, and Dad are your favorites)</div>
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-will read the book "Toot" all day long </div>
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-love showing off for both sets of grandparents<br />
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-love taking Waverley's paci out of her mouth <br />
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I went sifting through my pictures since the last toddler update, intending to pick a few out for this post, and I seriously almost burst into tears. You're getting so big! I swear I just blinked and suddenly you're this little person who knows what she wants and how to get it. It's so much fun watching you learn new words; you can practically see the wheels in your brain turning when you try to talk. </div>
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((That hair! Don't even get me started. And the cheeks. Ahhh!))</div>
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One of your new favorite past-times is taking walks in the stroller. You'll walk to the back door and repeat "Out. Out. Out." until I give in. Lately we've been loading up you and Waverley and walking to Sonic for slushies and lemonades. This was our first trip there. Clearly, Mommy and Daddy have a lot to learn, seeing as we let you get your own big girl drink of water...</div>
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And girl, you love your sunglasses! Whenever you put them on, Daddy and I always call you 'Miss Hollywood' because it's pretty clear from the smile on your face that you think you are<i> hot stuff</i>!</div>
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If the above picture doesn't totally and perfectly capture your personality, I don't know what does. I've said it before and I'll say it again--you are such a fun, sweet little girl. You make this parenting thing pretty easy, and we are so lucky you're our daughter. We love you, big girl!! Happy 18 months!!!!!!!</div>
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-86358468379047948102016-03-29T19:45:00.000-07:002016-04-25T18:15:44.960-07:00Easter | 2016Dear Pemberley,<br />
This year Easter was full of family, food, love, and pure exhaustion! But worth every minute.<br />
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We woke up to snow. Yes, you read that correctly. Snow. It's not unheard of in March in Kansas, but I was still a little peeved. We got you and sister dressed and bundled up in coats, and headed over to Uncle Eli and Aunt Sally's for a delicious brunch. After we ate, we all went downstairs and you participated in your first ever Easter egg hunt! (Which was originally scheduled to be outside, but you know...snow happened.) Here you are, picking up M&M filled eggs, with one shoe on.<br />
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While you <strike>licked </strike> played with cousin Reagan's toys and walked around in your one shoe, Auntie Darcy got some cuddle time in with Waverley. <br />
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After brunch, we headed over to Grandma Joanne's house for an early dinner. You took a 30 minute nap on the way, which seemed to recharge you quite a bit! Once we got there, you just loved throwing plastic eggs all over the place, and you adored the newest addition to your sippy cup collection :)<br />
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When we finally left Grandma Joanne's, it was about 4:30pm and you were tired. I mean...<i>tired</i>. You started crying in the back seat out of pure exhaustion, and it reminded Mommy that even though you look and act like a big girl, you need to take your regularly scheduled naps because you're still my little baby.<br />
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Just for fun, here's a throwback to last Easter. It breaks my Mommy heart when I see how much you've GROWN! (Except for those chubby baby thighs! I hope you NEVER outgrow those!!!!)<br />
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I'm pretty excited for next Easter, when you get to school Wavie on how to hunt for Easter eggs. ((And we'll start crossing out fingers for no snow so we can do it outside!))<br />
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Happy Easter 2016, my little toddler bunny,<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-9128739329678934842016-03-14T18:57:00.002-07:002016-03-14T18:57:26.444-07:00A Letter To My Only Child, Before She Becomes A Big SisterDear Pemberley,<br />
Any day now, you will become a big sister. You will never remember a time when Waverley wasn't in your life. For almost 18 months, it was just you and me and Daddy. You will never remember what being an only child was like, so it's up to me to tell you.<br />
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You won't remember the beginning time we spent together as mommy and daughter after daddy's paternity leave was up. That first day I woke up scared shitless, wondering how we would fill the next nine hours until daddy got home. But we fell into a routine almost immediately. You won't remember our Friday Night Lights marathons, sprawled out on the couch and the bed. You won't remember the all-day pajama fests, or the days when I would load you up in the car and we'd go walk around Barnes and Noble, just to get out of the house.<br />
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You won't remember how doted upon you were, and how adored. You were the first grandbaby that Grannie and Grandma Joanne got to spoil, and you were loved and kissed and hugged and cuddled every moment they saw you. You also won't remember meeting your great-grandpa Stan before he passed away, or how he loved to take off your socks and hold your tiny feet. You won't remember him asking me if I was finally happy, and you won't remember me looking at you and whispering, "Yes."<br />
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You won't remember all of the toys and books that were only yours for your first year and a half...the times when you didn't have to share because there was no little sister asking you to.<br />
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You won't remember that the moment the doctor placed you on my chest and I heard your cry, my heart swelled with a love I could never comprehend before your arrival. You'll never remember that it was YOU who made me a mother in that second- the most difficult and rewarding job I've ever had.<br />
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But there are times when I'm thankful that you can't remember; the little times when I feel like I failed you as a mommy. Like when I forgot your diaper bag at our very first doctor's appointment. Or the time when I forgot your milk for daycare at home, and I had to rush to work to pump so you would have enough to eat for the day. Or the time when you were 11 months old and we had to give you your first bottle of formula because my supply had dropped so much in my second trimester with Waverley that I couldn't pump enough for you anymore.<br />
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I guess it's all just as well. You'll never remember that you had your mommy and daddy all to yourself and didn't have to share our attention...you won't remember when we <i>weren't</i> a family of four.<br />
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But I won't forget. I will remember every precious minute of it - and I will remember it for the both of us.<br />
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Pemberley, you are going to be an amazing big sister. I can't wait for you to meet Waverley and open up her world like you opened up mine.<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-80759346040603501922016-02-23T19:01:00.000-08:002016-05-12T21:01:48.691-07:00In Toddler News | Part TwoDear little one,<br />
I hardly know where to begin. You're learning and growing by leaps and bounds and it's hard to catch up! It seems like every day your Daddy and I figure out something new that you learned, or realize that a pair of pants that fit you the night before are suddenly too small. You're growing up before our eyes and it's so bittersweet to see! Where oh where to begin...?<br />
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Let's start with the pets. You walk around the house going, "At! Aaaaat!" You're of course yelling <i>cat</i>, but Meagram chooses to ignore you and Disco runs away in fear that you'll step or sit on her. You also LOVE to meow back at them. We'll ask you, "How does the cat go?" And you make literally the.most.adorable attempt at a meow. I'm going to miss it when you start "for real" talking; your translations are just too cute! I'm also very pleased that you like the cats, while Daddy shakes his in disbelief that you said the word cat before the word doggy - haha!<br />
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Of course, your love for all things feline doesn't stop you from spending quality time with the dogs. Here you are, after just having eaten breakfast. I was in the living room for a minute when it occurred to me that you were very quiet. <i>Too quiet</i>. So I got up to find you and Rusty, hanging out in the dog crate. I managed to get this picture right after he bolted and right as you were crawling out. Safe to say you've found a little hideaway...<br />
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You also love sharing food with the dogs, and by sharing, I mean giving your food to them and eating theirs as well. Daddy bought a new huge container for the dog food and put it next to the dog crate in the breakfast nook. I swear I was only in the bathroom for five seconds when I walked out to find that the following had gone down:<br />
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So, about food. You're still my little chunker when it comes to eating. You have gotten maybe a <i>little</i> pickier in the past few months, but it's really hard to tell if it's you actually being picky, or me just being a terrible cook. By and large though, breakfast is your jam. You can pack away six mini pancakes, a whole banana AND some yogurt with z-e-r-o difficulty. We've recently begun giving you a toddler spoon to help you start learning how to use silverware. Let's just say it's a skill in progress :)<br />
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Helping me in the kitchen is also a new favorite way for the two of us to bond. I can't help but smile when I'm unloading the dishwasher, and I look over to see this::<br />
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See what I mean? Little. Miss. Trouble! I actually bought you a pink play kitchen, but Daddy hadn't had time to put it together just yet. I'm hoping once he does you'll be more inclined to play <i>with </i>it, instead of <i>in </i>our drawers...<br />
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Other things you've learned include how to open the door from the hallway to the garage (so you can let big fat Meagram escape, and it's totally adorbs when I tell you, "Daddy's home!!" and you run to open the door for him), how to 'wear' my glasses, to walk over to the changing table when you need a diaper change, and how to crawl up the stairs at lightning speed. I'm a proud mama when I can say, "Pemberley, let's go upstairs!" and you walk right over to the baby gate and wait for me to unlock it. (I'm also a very thankful mama, because carrying you up the stairs and being 34 weeks pregnant is like, the opposite of easy.)<br />
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I've also come to adore how much you love your new car seat! The Graco Size4Ever straps just weren't working out for us. We'd buckle you in, make sure they were the correct tightness, and then by the time I got to daycare in the mornings, they'd be slack. As much as we're on the road, I didn't want to chance anything happening to you. We upgraded to a Diono Radian RXT and you LOVE it! It helps you do crazy things with your hair when you pull out your ponytail...<br />
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...and it has enough space that you can comfortably sit with your blanket, a cup of water, and a book. This picture warms my heart...it gives me hope that someday you'll become an avid reader and lover of books just like your mommy! (Even though I'll admit the only thing you were doing with that particular book was searching and yelling for the picture of the "aaaaaaaattttt!")<br />
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I think my favorite thing you've learned to date is where your belly button is, though. We'll ask you, and the cutest little smile flashes across your face before you lift up your shirt and show us. And girl, you are not shy! You'd walk around showing off your tummy all day if we let you ;)<br />
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You've become quite the Daddy's Little Helper, too. I love to see you follow him around and try to mimic what he's doing - banging on the walls while he nails something up, 'hammering' something down, or even picking out paint at Home Depot.<br />
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Last is your affinity for anything electronic. You love the Endless ABCs app on my phone, and you love to cue Siri on Daddy's phone and ask her about the "<i>aaat</i>!" I caught this adorable picture of you playing on Daddy's phone right before bed. (Excuse your outfit...a dress I ordered for you had just come in the mail and I couldn't wait to try it on you!)<br />
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You're quite our little princess, as you can tell. We love you so much, and get so excited the more we watch you grow. You're such a smart, beautiful little girl and we are so lucky to call you our daughter!<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-87995506751616634742016-02-14T13:21:00.003-08:002016-02-14T13:21:57.382-08:00Happy Valentine's Day 2016 + Valentine's Day ThrowbackDear little one,<br />
Happy Valentine's Day 2016! It's a day full of love, and I hope you know how much your Daddy and I LOVE you!!<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoleneSnaps/?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Jo Snaps</a> did a beautiful job capturing some of my newest favorite pictures. You're all dolled up in a pink/red/white tutu dress that I made. I swear I wouldn't know what to do if you were a boy and I couldn't make things like this for you to wear!!<br />
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There were over 40 pictures to choose from, but Daddy insisted I narrow it down and pick just my top three. Here they are!<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-52451252326634206772016-01-03T18:08:00.000-08:002016-01-08T18:09:59.160-08:00Happy New Year 2016!Dear little one,<br />
Well, another year has come and passed. But this year was different for your Daddy and me because it wasn't all about us...it was all about you. You've grown so much over the past year - from learning to sit and to crawl, to eating solid foods, to walking and talking. It really is <i>amazing </i>how much you changed in just 365 days.<br />
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I love you so much, Pemberley. This year I resolve to continue trying to give you as much of my attention as you need as you grow into your own little personality. I know your needs will be different than that of Waverley's, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared shitless about having two kids. I never knew my heart could be so full when I had you, and I mean it when I say it's doubled in size since we found out baby sister is on her way. But I'm still nervous...how can I be a good mother to my toddler when I'm utterly exhausted from getting up five times a night nursing a newborn again? How can I possibly give both of you my undivided attention? But then I remember that my mom did it with four kids, and your Daddy's mom did it with three, and Aunt Darcy and Aunt Sally do it with two. And I know it'll work out...we just have to find our rhythm as a family of four.<br />
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So, in addition to giving you all of the attention you need as we continue embarking upon your Year Two, I also resolve to allow myself to relax a little more. I'm <b>*very* </b>uptight and need to learn that sometimes it's okay if we wear pajamas all day, and that it's not the end of the world if we have to eat pancakes for dinner because taking a toddler and newborn to WalMart to grocery shop is like asking for trouble.<br />
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As ridiculous as this post may sound, your Daddy and I are SO EXCITED to see what 2016 has in store for us. With you and little sister, we know we'll never be happier.<br />
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I love you, my biggest girl,<br />
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Your second Christmas! I think you had way more fun than your <a href="http://tinybabyg.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-favorites.html" target="_blank">first</a>. You got to eat fish and coleslaw, salad, spaghetti, you got to break bread with the family (translate: shovel it all into your mouth as fast as you could), and you got to open a TON of presents! After seeing the change that a year makes, I'm so pumped to see what you can do by Christmas 2016!!<br />
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Here you are a few days before Christmas, getting into mischief. I think you look just like your Daddy here, but everyone says you are a mini ME :) I'm also 99% sure that you threw your first temper tantrum when we told you that opening presents early is not okay, and that you absolutely could NOT eat the ribbon that Gigi attached to the gift...<br />
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We celebrated Christmas Eve at our house for the first time. It was so special! We decorated our little hearts out with a new tree, filled out the fireplace mantle with twinkle lights and garland, and even did the buffet table too. I don't know what it is, but holiday decorations just set the mood for the season :) I'm also positive that next year we'll have to make some major changes since you'll be into everything and so will your little sister!<br />
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I do want to tell you a little about why we have this particular
dinner since to an untrained eye, it might seem a little strange and
nontraditional to eat fries and Joe's Crab Shack for Christmas Eve. But
your Grannie grew up in an Italian house where this wasn't uncommon. The
fish feast is referred to as the "Feast of the Seven Fishes" and dates
back centuries. We obviously only feasted on one type of fish, but you
get the idea! (And the fries are just an added bonus - or so says your
Daddy.) <br />
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I'm sorry about how crappy the dinner picture turned out. In my pregnancy-fueled hunger I just snapped a picture and didn't think about straightening out the plates or making it look particularly nice. I was toooooo hungry!! Like you, I couldn't wait to eat. Here you are, chowing down on the bread that we <strike>are supposed to share with each other</strike> break to symbolize forgiveness and that we are looking forward to a new year with our family. It's a Polish tradition that your Poppie grew up with, and it's one of my favoritest things that we do every year. Also, those cheeks!<br />
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After we ate, you got a bath from your Daddy and Auntie Caroline (don't believe a word she says...she LOVES giving you baths!) while I did the dishes with Grannie and Grandma Joanne. Then when you were changed into your Christmas pajamas, you got to open all the presents!! Talk about fun :)<br />
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You did a fabulous job unwrapping a million gifts and were quite spoiled rotten as I suspected you would be. We all had so much fun watching you before you went off to bed. Your grandmas and aunt love you soooo much!<br />
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The next day, Christmas Day, your Gigi and Papa G came over and you attacked Christmas 2K15 Part Two. The present unwrapping took forever because again, you were spoiled :) You got tons of new things to play with including books, a Beatbo, and puzzles. I'm a terrible mommy and forgot to take pictures, but trust me, fun times were had by all!<br />
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I'm so happy that you enjoyed yourself this holiday, Pemberley. I really can't tell you how much it means to your Daddy and me that you're a part of our family and that we get to celebrate with you. It's only going to get better every year!<br />
Merry Christmas, Pem! With so much love,<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-40900655925932789152015-12-16T19:45:00.001-08:002016-05-12T21:01:32.874-07:00In Toddler News | Part 1Hi little one,<br />
Toddler News. It's weird to write and even weirder to say out loud. You're getting so big, and learning new things every day. I know I kind of suck at updating your blog, but I promise I'll get better. I mean, I have to--you're doing so much new stuff and I don't want to miss a thing!<br />
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First. You just <i>look </i>older. You're losing all of your adorable chubbs baby fat now that you're walking everywhere (and sometimes trying to run...<i>especially </i>when it's away from the dogs). And did I even mention the fact that you're walking yet?! It's the weirdest thing, to see you randomly stand up and just take off. Like...when did my big girl get so BIG? Here you are at Oak Park Mall looking way older than you actually are, and you're getting ready to dig into some Original's Pizza. Which brings me to my second point...<br />
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Second. Food. You are definitely your father's child when it comes to food. You love to eat! And you're not picky. Watching you scarf down Brussels sprouts, chicken, broccoli, Cheerios, bell peppers (as evidenced in the picture below) makes your father smile every time. And man, can you eat! Daddy sometimes worries that we overfeed you, but I just remind him that you're constantly on the move so you need all of the fuel you can get. As of a few weeks ago, you were almost 22 pounds!<br />
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Third. Dress. You still wear a majority of your 12 month clothes, even though you're 14 months old now. The 18 month clothes (and pajamas in particular) are too long in the arms and too big in the waist in most brands. Since turning one, you've rocked a fur vest AND a leather coat, so you're quite the little mini-fashionista-in-the-making. <b>Until I let Daddy dress you</b>. Then you look like this:<br />
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You love to rock your gold glitter moccs, as well as your leopard print kicks. Grannie is already planning to buy you your first pairs of Uggs and Wellies, and I must admit--I'm SO EXCITED to see you wear them someday! Baby shoes melt my heart.<br />
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Of course, doing every day things wearing absolutely nothing but a diaper is also totally normal for you. For example this time, when we found you eating Daddy's protein powder. I swear I thought I locked the pantry up before I walked into the laundry room. People weren't kidding when they said to never leave a toddler alone for <i>any </i>amount of time...<br />
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Fourth. The car. You are still rear-facing in your car seat, and you don't mind it at all. You usually fall asleep within minutes, but when you don't, it's not totally rare for you and I to have full conversations while I drive. You're a babble machine (just like your mama)! You're also all smiles when I go to get you out. See what I mean? Face.of.an.angel.<br />
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Fifth. Last. Sleeping. You're making up for all of the sleepless nights you had between birth and your first birthday. You are the BEST sleeper! And as much as I wish I could tell you the magic secret, I think it just boils down to us having to wait until you were ready to sleep through the night. Now that you do, though...what a difference! 12-14 hour stretches are commonplace, and on weekend mornings, I LOVE IT. I'll admit it. I feel like less of a "mombie" (mom/zombie) and more like myself. And you're happier too:: when you wake up, you have the best smile on your face!<br />
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But you have started doing a kind of weird(?) thing while you sleep, however. Someimes I'll wake up to pee and I'll check in on you via the Dropcam monitor. Many times, you're sitting <u>upright</u> in your crib, like Paranormal Baby or something. You never make a sound or give any other indication that you're awake, and it's seriously the freakiest thing to see you just sitting there, hanging out in your crib at midnight.<br />
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So, that's it. You're a big girl, and getting bigger every day. You love bringing me your baby when I ask for it, and you recently learned the word "up". You yell "UP!" after you walk to your highchair and indicate that you're hungry. You repeat "UP! UP! UP!" until we pick you up and set you on the couch with us. And you <b>love </b>to throw the ball to Rusty in the living room and then try to take it out of his mouth when he gets it. It really does make my heart swell when I see you doing such big girl things.<br />
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We're going to get ready for your second Christmas in about a week. I will of course keep this updated with all of our Christmas break shenanigans, and I'm too excited to post pictures of your adorbs Christmas dress!!!<br />
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I love you so much my big girl,<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-64646769451299981322015-11-28T18:24:00.000-08:002015-12-16T18:04:09.027-08:00Thanksgiving 2016Hi little one,<br />
Happy Thanksgiving!!! We celebrated at home, and you basically played all day while Daddy and I slaved away in the kitchen.<br />
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And here is your tiny little Thanksgiving plate. We usually put your food directly on your tray because you have a tendency to chuck a plate on the floor for the dogs, but we decided what the hell...let's be fancy in honor of the holiday. Surprisingly, you did pretty great!!<br />
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We were a little sad that we didn't get to see any family on Thanksgiving, but that didn't make it any less special for us. Daddy and I are thinking about making every Thanksgiving "our" holiday, where we get to celebrate with just you and baby sis, and start our own family traditions (which I promise will include more than watching football and overeating in the future - although we did plenty of both of those this year!).<br />
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Daddy and I are SO thankful that we have such an amazing, smart, beautiful, and healthy <strike>baby</strike> toddler girl. It's hard to believe how much our lives have changed in the past two years, and I hope you know that we're <b>never </b>going to stop being thankful for every moment we have with you.<br />
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I love you, my little turkey!!<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-50113444355878073622015-11-07T17:29:00.000-08:002015-11-14T16:52:26.819-08:00Fall snaps and autumn leavesHi little one,<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/jolenesnaps" target="_blank">JoSnaps </a>was awesome enough to take our fall pictures at Loose Park in Kansas City (she's the very talented lady who also took your smash cake pictures!). Here are some of my favorites...there were over 120 to choose from, so know that even though there are a lot here, I did show some restraint!!<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-17791420274651102412015-11-01T16:50:00.000-08:002015-11-14T20:02:49.856-08:00Happy Halloween!Hi little one,<br />
Happy second Halloween! You were the.most.adorable little lamb. I had so much fun getting you dressed up, and I know Daddy had fun taking you out. We even collected a nice little bag of candy (otherwise known as chocolate "birth tax" for your mommy to eat). I'm so excited for next year, when we can take you and your little sister in matchy-matchy costumes! I might have already started thinking about what you two will be... (no surprise there!).<br />
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We did a test run of your costume here at home, and then when I looked at the weather (a chilly 50 degrees), I decided to add a onesie and some tights for the trick-or-treating part. Here are some of my favorite pictures::<br />
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<i> Kaiser, the big bad wolf, and Pemberley, the innocent little lamb!</i></div>
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I love you, my little <strike>baby</strike> toddler ! So so so much. Now to start planning for Thanksgiving! Fall is in the air!<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-77960727715464381972015-10-11T18:28:00.000-07:002015-11-14T20:04:34.529-08:00Pemberley | Twelve monthsHi little one,<br />
One year. 365 days. 12 months. My little girl is now a toddler, and I want to cry.<br />
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At 12 months, you...<br />
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-weigh 19.6 pounds</div>
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-are 30 1/2 inches long</div>
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-have a head circumference of 18 inches</div>
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-wear size 4 diapers</div>
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-are in size 12 month clothes</div>
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-have 8 teeth!!!!</div>
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-are sleeping 12-13 hour stretches in your crib through the night</div>
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-are so close to walking on your own, and love it when Daddy and I hold your fingers while you practice</div>
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-say words like mama, dada, and up</div>
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-shake your head "no" when you don't want to do something</div>
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-crawl over to the high chair to let us know you're hungry </div>
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-know how to pet the dogs and cats gently (when they let you come near them)</div>
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-are quite the little eating machine...if it's in front of you, it's eaten (yep, even Brussels sprouts!)</div>
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-have the most gorgeous blue eyes I've ever seen!</div>
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Daddy and I were looking through some of your old baby pictures tonight. I legitimately almost cried because you're just so...big! Not in size, but like, you're growing up! You're even losing your baby fat and little leg rolls, which I was hoping you'd keep forever :( I know I'm going to blink and you'll be driving off to the mall with your little sister, or on your way to prom, or college. (Okay, maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself. But when I think about how much you've changed in just the past year, it's enough to make me reach for the Kleenex box<i>.</i>)<br />
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Your Daddy and I love you SO much, Pemberley. We never dreamed we would be this lucky. You really are the most perfect little girl. I am so thrilled to watch you grow into your own, and to watch you take on your new role as a big sister early next year. You're so sweet; Daddy and I know you're going to do a great job teaching little sister all of the ways of the world (or maybe just how to sit up, or roll over. Or shovel 20 Cheerios into her mouth at the same time.)<br />
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I love you, sweet <strike>baby</strike> toddler girl. (And cue the mommy tears. <i>Now where did that Kleenex box go</i>?!)<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-33560011394348297852015-10-11T17:41:00.000-07:002015-10-27T18:36:43.072-07:00First birthday partyHi little one,<br />
Your FIRST BIRTHDAY! Where did my little baby go, and how did I get this lucky to have such a beautiful, smart TODDLER?? It's incredibly bittersweet to see you growing up so fast, Pemberley. I want to cry when I think about how I cradled you as an almost 9 pound newborn who could barely lift her head, and now I want to bawl when I think about the fact that you're almost 20 pounds and <i>thisclose </i>to walking. I miss the days that I had to hold a bottle for you, and find myself near tears when I watch you pick up and drink from a cup when you're thirsty. People always warned me that you'd grow up in the blink of an eye and I never knew what they meant until now.<br />
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You're such a joy. I can't express how easy you've made being a mommy. You have an infectious smile, nose crinkle, and giggle, and you are the most chill baby I've ever met. Watching you grow, learn new things, and master new skills has really opened my eyes as to what being a parent is all about. I found myself so excited about your littlest victories...watching you hold your head up, sit independently, crawl, pick up and eat your food (or throw it on the ground if you don't like it!). They're all things that I do automatically, and to see you concentrate and try so hard is really the neatest thing, not to mention the big smiles we get when you master one skill and move on to the next!<br />
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Here's your first birthday party, in celebration of the past year. I was SO happy with how it turned out! Your daddy and I (and sometimes my students at school, too!) put a lot of hard work and effort into making it special for you. I know you won't remember it, but I hope that when you look back on these pictures, you see how excited we were to celebrate your birthday.<br />
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The theme was Pancakes and Pajamas, and I scoured Pinterest for months trying to get ideas. My favorites were the cereal box party favors, the tulle Christmas lights that we strung across the mantle, and the table decorating. They all couldn't have turned out any better! We also did a mimosa bar, a coffee bar with a bunch of different creamers, and a milk and juice bar, all in the kitchen.<br />
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As you an see, you had a BLAST!!! It was so fun to watch you ham it up for your grandparents with your cute little nose crinkle, and I know they just loved spoiling you rotten with presents! All of the sleepless nights leading up to your party were well worth it whenever I saw you smile (and shovel pancakes into your mouth!). Now I can't WAIT for your next birthday party!!!<br />
With so much love,<br />
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<span id="goog_744294052"></span><span id="goog_744294053"></span><br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-60060044876558434532015-10-06T18:15:00.000-07:002015-10-20T18:40:39.034-07:00First birthday smash cake Hi little one,<br />
We just got the proofs of your smash cake photo session, and we couldn't be happier with how they turned out! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoleneSnaps?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Jo Snaps</a> did a phenomenal job capturing your happy, spunky spirit just in time for your first birthday. I hope you enjoy these some day as much as I do! (And yes...I'm going to be <i>that mom</i> and share a million pictures in this post! Just know that I was given over 100 pictures, and I narrowed it down to 21 :: not an easy task!)<br />
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Aren't they just PERFECT! Ahhhh...I'm so totally in love with being your mommy! Here's to a wonderful first birthday, my sweet little girl!<br />
Love, love, love,<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-69938074102449439992015-09-25T19:04:00.000-07:002015-10-17T19:07:14.364-07:00A Big Announcement!Hi little one,<br />
Well...it's no surprise if you're reading this, but you're going to become a BIG SISTER!!!!! Your daddy and I are SO EXCITED to give you a little sister next year! You, on the other hand, are maybe not *so* excited, judging by the expression on your face when we put on your "big sisters rock" t-shirt...<br />
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Truth be told, Daddy and I weren't planning on giving you a sibling just <i>quite</i> yet (you and 'lil sis will only be 17 months apart), but I guess life knew what we needed before we did :) we're really excited that you'll grow up close in age. I had that with Mick, but Daddy didn't get to experience it like you will.<br />
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Two little girls...life really doesn't get any sweeter. We love you, Pemberley, and we know you're going to make the best big sister EVER!<br />
Love,<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-24409670142871446042015-09-21T17:05:00.000-07:002015-10-16T18:14:15.318-07:00ALS Walk for MindyHi little one,<br />
I wanted to take a second and tell you about the ALS walk that we all participated in last Sunday. It was a fundraiser that we participated in to help your Aunt Sally's mom, Mindy. I don't think you've met her yet, but I know she would just love you. She is such a kind soul, and I was <u>so </u>happy that all of the KC Groesbecks could fund raise and walk in her honor. Here you are, in your stroller and Mindy's Darlings onesie.<br />
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I will admit, I teared up a few times during the walk thinking about all of the things that Aunt Sally and her side of the family are going through. She is one of the strongest mommies I know, and I'm so grateful that she's here for you if and when you need it as you grow up.<br />
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I hope you get to meet Mindy some day, too. She welcomed your mommy and daddy into her family with open arms, and we will never forget her kindness and generosity.<br />
We all love you, Mindy!<br />
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Love,<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808946203667520790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335208408085395805.post-22548912202361603182015-09-20T19:48:00.000-07:002015-10-16T17:44:31.237-07:00Pemberley | Eleven monthsHi little one,<br />
Eleven months. In less than four weeks, you're going to be a TODDLER! I just. can't. even.<br />
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-now have 7 teeth, and the 8th looks like it's going to pop through any day now!</div>
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-fit in all 12 month clothes </div>
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-know what the word "no" means, but ignore it 99% of the time and laugh at us when you hear it (to be fair, we have a hard time saying it with a straight face because you're so stinking CUTE when you misbehave!)</div>
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-had your first trip to the doctor's office that resulted in an x-ray scan :(</div>
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-are loving your sippy cups more and more each day</div>
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-are getting too big for us to even handle! </div>
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I know we tell you this a million times a day, but you're the <i>best </i>girl. You always have a smile on your face, and you love to laugh! You only fuss when something is wrong or you're not feeling well, and that's pretty rare. I love watching you learn how to coordinate your chubby little feet so you can walk, and I love watching your beautiful blue eyes light up when you see Daddy walk in the room. I love watching you eat (and eat you do...you shovel it in with zero abandon, and demand food until you're full!), but most of all, I love watching you see the world with eyes full of wonder and excitement. I hope that look never leaves your beautiful, sweet little face.<br />
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I love you SO much, Pemberley. It's going to be an amazing month for you!<br />
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