September 22, 2009
All Done!
Gilana has been growing increasingly proficient at her use of sign language, namely, "all done!" I started using it as a way for her to express when she was done eating, but recently it has come into play when she doesn't want to be held anymore, when she has determined that diaper changing has gone on long enough, and a variety of other uses. This little lady is opinionated!
Steps!!
Gilana took her first step before her tenth month, on Friday, September 11th. Why? Gigi was out exploring the back yard (eating grass, leaves, and dirt) and did not like crawling in the stuff. Naturally, that meant she had to walk over it! That day she took 1 step twice. In the two weeks since, she has progressed to 2 steps (quite nearly three!!!).
Gilana is becoming very adept at playing the little comedian for her audience, where bigger means better. She makes the funniest little faces of grins smirks and grimaces for the benefit of those watching. An applause sets her off for a grander display of cuteness.
She learned on Saturday last week (9/12/09) to play peek-a-boo by her own volition while in the car. We were driving down to La Jolla and she wasn't napping well. I took up post in the back seat with her and threw a blanket over her head as a distraction from tears. Seeing the opportunity for a game, Gilly-bean whipped it down from before her eyes, gave me a grand grin, and abruptly covered herself again with a chuckle. Priceless!! The following Monday (still in La Jolla) she played for the first time in the sand, and determined that wet sand is better to walk in than the dry variation.
I am currently working on some quilting projects and am taking every available nap-time for stitching. My hands hurt! It is worth it, though.
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Gilana is becoming very adept at playing the little comedian for her audience, where bigger means better. She makes the funniest little faces of grins smirks and grimaces for the benefit of those watching. An applause sets her off for a grander display of cuteness.
She learned on Saturday last week (9/12/09) to play peek-a-boo by her own volition while in the car. We were driving down to La Jolla and she wasn't napping well. I took up post in the back seat with her and threw a blanket over her head as a distraction from tears. Seeing the opportunity for a game, Gilly-bean whipped it down from before her eyes, gave me a grand grin, and abruptly covered herself again with a chuckle. Priceless!! The following Monday (still in La Jolla) she played for the first time in the sand, and determined that wet sand is better to walk in than the dry variation.
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I am currently working on some quilting projects and am taking every available nap-time for stitching. My hands hurt! It is worth it, though.
September 4, 2009
9 month stats and a surprise
I realized that I had neglected to post Gilana's stats from her last doctors appointment.
On 8/18/09 Gilana measured:
Weight 18 lbs (35%)
Height 28" (65%)
Head Cir. 18.25" (35%)
So, we can say that she is tall and skinny, just like her Daddy.
I am currently typing this at 8:38 am without any distraction because Gilana has chosen this day to sleep in! She is usually our 7am wake up call, but today is doing something much different. How strange! She is just now waking up, which means that she slept 13 hours last night. WOW!
On 8/18/09 Gilana measured:
Weight 18 lbs (35%)
Height 28" (65%)
Head Cir. 18.25" (35%)
So, we can say that she is tall and skinny, just like her Daddy.
I am currently typing this at 8:38 am without any distraction because Gilana has chosen this day to sleep in! She is usually our 7am wake up call, but today is doing something much different. How strange! She is just now waking up, which means that she slept 13 hours last night. WOW!
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