oh boobies

Sophie still loves boobies! I've said it before, but I really think this breastfeeding thing might go well into her 20s. But it is getting a little weird: she can nearly ask for them, likes to 'play' with her food, pulls down my shirt whenever she gets an urge, and now she gave me an infection!

I know it was a sign to pack 'em up and call it quits (I mean she's nearly 14 months old!), but I don't think she could handle the loss. Like experiencing the death of her first puppy. She doesn't know how to say goodbye to her favorite thing ever!

Oh Soph...but the infection was rough. I might be reminding you of that one later on. Hey Soph remember that time you were getting too old to eat boobies and you gave me mastitis? Cuz I do.

But she's one healthy little lady, and I totally hand that one over to the nutrients in booby milk. Oh the dilemma.

go vandals!

I think we may know where my loyalty lies.

And on a side note: whenever I see Bronco gear it now reminds me of the perv from my old job that got arrested for diddling his autistic stepdaughter. Yep, blue and orange will forever correlate to pedophilia.

Who do you wanna root for now? Go Vandals!

so puffy

Look who got her first puffy coat! And she looks like a perfect little puffy star since her arms can't fold down to her sides all the way.

Winterizing the baby is in full effect.

ouch

Yesterday Soph was attacked by 2 shots in each arm at the doctor's office. Honestly, blood and needles don't bother me, but when it comes to my little girl I get faint and sick to my stomach every time she gets her immunizations.

Here's a great pic of her two bandaged wounds. Please note that her head and belly are nearly the same size. :)

Length: 30 inches (58th percentile)
Weight: 25 lbs (89th percentile)

ducky day

I was going through last months photos and realized I forgot to share our day at the park. Nothing real eventful, besides that it was her first time visiting the ducks! I love those ducks, and apparently Soph does too. Given the fact that the geese were twice as big as she was I would say she did amazing.

A lot of 'whoa mom' looks, followed with meow, and ending with dragging her fingers along the ground. Gross, and that was our cue to leave.

Til next year duckies.

miss piggy

Oh my gosh! I cannot even believe it has taken me this long to put her hair in piggys! I feel like was nearly border lining on being turned in to child protective services, I mean, did you see what I let her go out looking like?! I am so glad that we can finally say Adios! to the mop top muffin head.

I am in love even more (didn't even know I could be). But my little girl wears pig tails now....oh it is LOVE!

miss u

We miss you tons Eric.

Luckily Soph has her muffin hands to keep her company. :)

Love ya.

a bit messy

A few days ago I had Soph eating nothing but poopin' food (shredded wheat, prunes, wheat rolls...) For obvious reasons she became a #2 machine, I was changing diapers every hour. When this occurs it is quite necessary to keep Desitin on hand. But as it happens those tubes tend to be one of her more favorite items to hide. As I was searching all the low places in the house for her cream, this is what I happened upon.

Apparently it wasn't so lost after all...

sportin a new do

Lately Soph eats everything I try to put in her hair. We have tons of cute little clips, but I'm not ready to see them come out in her diaper. The thing is, Soph's hair is looking like a muffin top. And while I think she's beautiful, I am fully aware that she's looking a bit shaggy and honestly, kinda weird.

So yesterday Auntio surveyed her hair and we trimmed up her bangs a bit. Then Shel told me about these magical little rubber bands that they can't pull from their hair. Oh wow! What a difference, I am so glad I can do cute stuff with her hair. Say goodbye to good ol' muffin head!

Now please admire the sweet pony she rocked yesterday...

so strong

Hello mini hulk.

Apparently Soph is built a little more like her daddy right now. I am not really sure of her exact dimensions at the time (we'll find out at the Dr's office on Monday) but everyone that sees her says she is a big baby. I don't know any different, so really everyone else's children just seem small in comparison.

But not only is she stout, but very strong. One of her newer tricks is to pick up large heavy items. Hey mommy I found this bag of flour in the kitchen, where do you want me to set it? It's truly incredible. We have a mini body builder on our hands, not something I really envisioned when I knew I was having a daughter....

Ya know what though, I'll take it any day of the week! And when it comes time to open the pickle jar when Eric's not home, I will know who to call upon. Thanks Soph you're the best!

Hmm...my belly tells me this looks heavy.

And my belly would be right...

but victory is mine! Where do you want this Mommy?

boo!

This kid loved Halloween! Not only did she get to dress up like a beautiful little fairy but she got to eat candy late at night, trick or treat for her first time, and play outside at night in her red car. She had a blast!

Michaela, being the extraordinary granddaughter she is, decided we should visit Gigi at work then go see Grandpa Dave. Since the houses are closer together in their subdivision (to better maximize candy intake) we thought it best to trick or treat there.

Now we nearly ran the plastic wheels off her little red car, as we pushed her around in that thing for at least an hour. She couldn't have had a better time...meowing at the kids (her new favorite 'word') and getting candy from all the houses. Michaela and I threw in the towel before Soph did, she could have gone for much longer.

But I must admit Halloween was great for me too; it never gets old hearing complete strangers tell me that I have the cutest baby.