May 27, 2011
2 1/2
Gilana is a riot. She has been going through so many transformations during the last several months. She is now potty-trained (with only the occasional accident) and made the transition to being diaper-free on her own volition when Byron walked in on her one morning to find our precocious munchkin flushing the toilet after doing all of her business. I had hoped to wait several weeks until summer was in full swing and the rains were over, but was certainly grateful to have the process over before the new baby arrives.
About a month after this, Gilana began a bedtime battle with us, refusing vehemently to sleep, at times inconsolably screaming hysterically for over an hour. She did not want to miss out on the happenings during her naptime, and the night ritual of a calm babe ready to snuggle into bed went haywire. This continued until last week when we journeyed up north for Aunt Lizzie's wedding. The total sleep exhaustion and necessity to often sleep in her car seat resulted in both of our girls very grateful (and apparently relieved) to have their own beds back at home. This trip also caused Gilana to suddenly revert back to being a Mamma's girl since Byron and I often had to rock the girls to sleep during our travels and stays in unfamiliar places.
Gilana is now more compliant with her sleep-times, though she is beginning to show signs of her previous tantrums. She started a night routine which I LOVE. After I tuck her into the bed (which now must have covers fully tucked in on the sides "like a big girl" bed), she asks for a story about animals, prayers for friends and dreams of "wonderful things," a sing-through together of "Amazing Grace," and a kiss or several on her "cheeeeeeeek please Mommy!" This is followed by "Good night my Mother. Good night my Father." We were at a loss where this came from till Byron remembered Gigi sitting with me for the beginning of Miss Potter whereupon the children wish their parents a good evening before retiring. Our little girl is sharp!
Gigi enjoys reciting her ABC's. This is especially the case when Moosie's dollar is rewarded to buy her a bag of M&M's at 12:30 in the morning (this happened on our trip home from Sacramento, calmed a very anxious Gigi and delighted a sleepy Cameersies.) Gilana can count objects through ten, sing a variety of songs, dance like a gypsy babe, and enjoys reading to the babies (Camelia and Lilyan.) She is a great big sister.
She is changing, growing, and delighting us with her whimsy and zest for life. The trials she provides turn us to seek help and Biblical guidance as we strive to raise her in a way that honors Christ. Byron is an AMAZING father who plays with his children, seeks their best, and makes the hard decisions to tell them "No," even when the cuteness is overwhelming. I love being a Momma to my little girls.
About a month after this, Gilana began a bedtime battle with us, refusing vehemently to sleep, at times inconsolably screaming hysterically for over an hour. She did not want to miss out on the happenings during her naptime, and the night ritual of a calm babe ready to snuggle into bed went haywire. This continued until last week when we journeyed up north for Aunt Lizzie's wedding. The total sleep exhaustion and necessity to often sleep in her car seat resulted in both of our girls very grateful (and apparently relieved) to have their own beds back at home. This trip also caused Gilana to suddenly revert back to being a Mamma's girl since Byron and I often had to rock the girls to sleep during our travels and stays in unfamiliar places.
Gilana is now more compliant with her sleep-times, though she is beginning to show signs of her previous tantrums. She started a night routine which I LOVE. After I tuck her into the bed (which now must have covers fully tucked in on the sides "like a big girl" bed), she asks for a story about animals, prayers for friends and dreams of "wonderful things," a sing-through together of "Amazing Grace," and a kiss or several on her "cheeeeeeeek please Mommy!" This is followed by "Good night my Mother. Good night my Father." We were at a loss where this came from till Byron remembered Gigi sitting with me for the beginning of Miss Potter whereupon the children wish their parents a good evening before retiring. Our little girl is sharp!
Gigi enjoys reciting her ABC's. This is especially the case when Moosie's dollar is rewarded to buy her a bag of M&M's at 12:30 in the morning (this happened on our trip home from Sacramento, calmed a very anxious Gigi and delighted a sleepy Cameersies.) Gilana can count objects through ten, sing a variety of songs, dance like a gypsy babe, and enjoys reading to the babies (Camelia and Lilyan.) She is a great big sister.
She is changing, growing, and delighting us with her whimsy and zest for life. The trials she provides turn us to seek help and Biblical guidance as we strive to raise her in a way that honors Christ. Byron is an AMAZING father who plays with his children, seeks their best, and makes the hard decisions to tell them "No," even when the cuteness is overwhelming. I love being a Momma to my little girls.
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