Walking!

Swimming & Swing Sets

Today we took Clementine to the big pond by her grandparent's house in Dripping Springs. She got to go swimming for the first time ever! They have a roped off area for swimming and we took her out so she could float, kick and splash (she *loves* to splash!). We got her to lay on her back some but she really liked it when she was flipped over so she could kick and splash some more!

We got her a floaty seat so she can sit in the water, too (and splash even more!).

Afterward we went over to the playground area & swung her in the baby swing. At first she wasn't too sure about it, but after awhile she started to have fun with that too! It took us a while to realize she liked to swing slower because then she could see everything and enjoy the experience more. Who knew?

Unfortunately her parents forgot to bring a camera to document the event. We will try again the next time we go out!

Sleepless nights

I am so tired! Clementine has been sick this week. She is on an antibiotic (which gives her diaper rash) & dime-a-tap (sp?) which makes her an insomniac. She was up all night last night! And when I say all night I mean:

11pm-1:30am: Christine's watch (trying to get her to sleep, no luck)
1:30am-3am: Chris' watch (trying to get her to sleep, no luck)
3am-5am: Christine again (still trying to get her to sleep, decided to read book on how to get babies to go to sleep, not much help at this point)
5am: finally decided to go to sleep...in *our* bed

There's only so much fighting you can do without any sleep.

Here's a cute picture to remind me how much I love my sleep-depriving baby!

All snotty & Peacocks

Chris took Clementine to the doctor today & she officially has a cold. She is all snotty & miserable, poor thing. I thought she might have an ear infection because she has started putting her hands up & covering her ears and sometimes she pulls on her hair, but the doctor said her ears looked OK & the infection may be working it's way there, but hasn't reached them yet. It is pretty obvious her nose is sore though because anytime I make to wipe it she starts crying. Sometimes before I even get to it!

On a happier note. We went to Green Pastures & had lunch with some friends (also put a big dent in their milk punch supply) and got some picture with Clementine & the peacocks.


Yay, Peacocks!


Pretty girl

Can babies tell right from wrong?

Some scientists think so.

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Where'd she go?

Chris & I were working in the office today & as usual we sat Clementine on the floor with a ton of toys around her to keep her occupied. Usually she moves through them & then on to pulling up on the bookcases (which are attached to the wall, don't worry) and our office chairs.

Well, we were working away & all of a sudden I noticed how QUIET it was. No baby noises or anything & I knew something was up. It was *too* quiet. I asked Chris if Clementine was over by him & he said no. We got up & she had crawled into the hallway & into the bathroom. She was fine, just playing on the tile in the bathroom, but I now know that it's just the beginning of the end. I need to start growing those eyes in the back of my head, I'm probably going to need them sooner than I think.

Parent's magazine photo contest

We entered Clementine in the 2010 Parent's magazine photo contest. Here is the link:
Vote for Clementine here!

All votes are appreciated!

Sick baby & a sad story

Yesterday night (not last night, but the night before) Clementine kept waking up & crying every time we put her in her crib, so at about 4am we decided she could sleep with us so we could at least get a few hours in. When we woke up (about 8...hey, we were tired!) She had a low fever: 99.9. We gave her some off brand Tylenol which helped, but she was cranky & clingy all day! She cried about everything, hit her head twice while pulling herself up (and falling), wouldn't eat & she took 3 naps! She was not feeling like herself at all. I put her down to go to bed about 9:30 and when she woke up at about 2 am moved her to our bed (I didn't want to go through what we had the night before).

Today is not much better, except she does not have a fever. I've never had her act like this before when she was sick. I'm not too worried though, these seem to be all the standard symptoms people talk about when babies are sick. I just hope she feels better soon!

Dedication of a little stinker (and other fun stuff that happened today!)

I would like to start by wishing every mother out there a Happy Mother's Day. I really can't describe what it is like joining the 'Mother Club' but for my very first Mother's Day it was a pretty good one!

We went to the dedication for Alex this morning. It was pretty cool, because their church has the baby that is being dedicated go up to the front with their parents (Patrick & Laura) and any family & friends that want to join them. Well, Alex, literally, had a small army up in the front! He had Laura's side (grandparents, aunts and uncles. Although her brother & his family were missing. Not sure what happened there) and Patrick's side (grandpa & pam, aunt (me!), uncle (Chris!) and cousin (Clementine!). You should have seen us, it was pretty darn neat! They said a prayer over Alex & then the family, then we all sat down for the message (which was very nice, it related well to Mother's Day).

Here is the really funny part:
So, while we are sitting there during the sermon, Patrick was kind enough to sit with us (including my dad & Pam) with Alex. Alex was sitting on my dad's lap & Clementine was sitting on mine & they were pretty much facing each other. Alex had his dad's watch & was chewing/playing with it & Clementine looked at it & obviously thought since Alex was enjoying chewing on it she probably would too. So she started to grab at the watch. Alex watched her for a while then held out the watch to Clementine. Clementine grabbed the watch & then BOOM! Alex snatched it away from her!!! He did that like *four* times! He held out the watch, she got a grip on it, then he snatched it away!! I couldn't believe it!! I almost started laughing out loud, because I couldn't believe this sweet (supposedly) little boy was TEASING my baby! And smiling the WHOLE TIME!!!! Oh, he is a little stinker! Just wait until Clementine figures out Alex's game. He'll have to watch his back (or toys, rather) then! :)

Other stuff:
Afterward Clementine was really tired & we opted to go home for a bit so she could take a nap before going over to Patrick & Laura's house. Well, Clementine didn't wait till we got out of the parking lot before falling asleep & Chris decided to go for a drive instead. Turns out the drive turned into a lovely Mother's day lunch at Sushi Zushi. I've been craving sushi for a while, but haven't had the chance to go out for any & Chris (being the wonderful husband he is) decided it was time for a special treat. It was a really nice surprise.

I also learned that I have one more reader of my blog (shout out to Lisa! Yay!) Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the bluebonnet pictures. It's always fun learning someone else is enjoying Clementine's adventures!

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain OTC Infants’ and Children’s Products

This recall includes Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl. Please, go to the link for more info. Can't have the rugrats getting sick :)

I've already submitted my request for a refund of the Tylenol Infant Drops.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm210443.htm