Piper and I had a talk this evening about the blog's somewhat predictable struggle to establish a consistent readership, and about the need to pay it forward sometimes.
Thus, in the spirit of making a show of good faith, I give you:
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
No on-command performances in her contract
Today at daycare Connie thought she heard the kids spitting, so she called out, "No spitting, guys!" They quickly rushed to set the record straight: it was PIPER!!! A chorus of denial rang up. "PIPER did it! PIPER did it!" Turns out she was blowing raspberries so loudly that Connie thought the munchkins were breaking rules and hurling saliva around the basement. That's our girl!
Naturally we tried to recreate this scenario at home, but Piper doesn't do raspberries just because you want to hear one. She has to be in the mood.
Naturally we tried to recreate this scenario at home, but Piper doesn't do raspberries just because you want to hear one. She has to be in the mood.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Cahoots
"Don't cry kid, I got this - one quick move and I make this whole 'banana problem' disappear..." Friday, January 21, 2011
Needled
Two pokes today for Pipes at the pediatrician. Lots of tears, which is unusual for her. Then home, warm bottle, straight to bed... now resting comfortably :)
As we were waiting to see the nurse at Southlake this morning, a small child was getting ready to leave the pediatrician's office after his appointment. He'd had some pokes too, and was hysterical and not to be soothed. His mother spoke quietly in his ear and held him tight. Then, once he'd finally calmed down, his mom gathered their things and pulled his hat on and he started screaming again.
"I can't see! I can't see!"
Even though the hat wasn't covering his eyes at all. His mom suggested he open his eyes, as this could be helpful in rectifying the situation, and again spoke quietly in his ear and held him tight. Once he'd finally stopped wailing, she stood up and grabbed his hand to head for the exit.
"I can't walk, I can't walk!"
More tears, eyes squeezed tightly shut, inconsolable. He threw his arms up in the air, insisting on being carried. She picked him up and I heard him sniff and justify in between sobs: "It's been a very rough morning!"
For him, there was no recovering any semblance of a good day after the needles came on the scene. I kind of know how he felt. Sometimes, there's just no bouncing back when the hits come too hard, too fast, and all before the clock strikes lunchtime.
As we were waiting to see the nurse at Southlake this morning, a small child was getting ready to leave the pediatrician's office after his appointment. He'd had some pokes too, and was hysterical and not to be soothed. His mother spoke quietly in his ear and held him tight. Then, once he'd finally calmed down, his mom gathered their things and pulled his hat on and he started screaming again.
"I can't see! I can't see!"
Even though the hat wasn't covering his eyes at all. His mom suggested he open his eyes, as this could be helpful in rectifying the situation, and again spoke quietly in his ear and held him tight. Once he'd finally stopped wailing, she stood up and grabbed his hand to head for the exit.
"I can't walk, I can't walk!"
More tears, eyes squeezed tightly shut, inconsolable. He threw his arms up in the air, insisting on being carried. She picked him up and I heard him sniff and justify in between sobs: "It's been a very rough morning!"
For him, there was no recovering any semblance of a good day after the needles came on the scene. I kind of know how he felt. Sometimes, there's just no bouncing back when the hits come too hard, too fast, and all before the clock strikes lunchtime.
Monday, January 17, 2011
When you fall behind on posts, bullets become your best friend
You might be wondering what's new with Piper. I have to say, not too much. She's continuing to grow and change every day but nothing crazy has been happening (for the past week, at least!). Here are a few highlights:
- Piper now loves the Johnny Jump-Up. She just needed a little time to get used to it. We strapped her Whoozit to the tray and she jumps around and chews on that and often watches Hero run back and forth chasing after his ball.
- She loves hanging upside down. Or leaning over and arching herself backwards so she can look at everything upside down. Her favorite is when we hold her upside down to look at Hero. I don't blame her. Upside down, he's one funny lookin' pooch :)
- In the food department, so far we're still struggling to identify some favorites. Sweet potatoes are probably the forerunner, and squash is not far behind. Most green foods are not well received. Cereals are snubbed more often than not now. Bananas are touch-and-go.
- The thumb has possibly broken free from the finger pack as the dominant pacifying digit. We're not certain yet, but there has definitely been more attention given to the thumb within the last day. I wouldn't yet say she 'sucks her thumb', but I'd say we're seeing movement in that direction...
- She rolls over back to front now!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Merry Christmas baby
Piper had a very lovely belated Christmas in Minnesota. She got lots of attention from Grandma, Uncle Patrick and Auntie Alex. They kept her well entertained doing all sorts of funny, blurry things (which is why there is no photo documentation of all this merriment). Piper especially likes it when Auntie Alex helps her do her calisthenics. She is deeply saddened by the fact that we don't provide her with a more structured exercise routine.
Naturally, she also made out like a little bandit, as she is wont to do on almost any special occasion. Grandma and Auntie Alex helped her unwrap presents.
Paper bags, naturally, were a big hit.
And Auntie Alex even knitted her a hat!
Grandma gave her lots of great toys and outfits, including this funny bath whale poof!
(Which, consequently, was later an instant favorite bath toy!)
And... Auntie Alex and Uncle Patrick got Piper a Bumbo seat!!! She loves it, and is not so chubby of thigh that she gets wedged in there and is unable to be extracted. This, I hear, is about the time and under which circumstance most babies and the Bumbo part ways.
Hero enjoyed watching baby Piper experience her first Christmas.
It was a great final stop on the family holiday circuit. Until next year, stay merry, y'all!
Naturally, she also made out like a little bandit, as she is wont to do on almost any special occasion. Grandma and Auntie Alex helped her unwrap presents.
Paper bags, naturally, were a big hit.
And Auntie Alex even knitted her a hat!
Grandma gave her lots of great toys and outfits, including this funny bath whale poof!
(Which, consequently, was later an instant favorite bath toy!)
And... Auntie Alex and Uncle Patrick got Piper a Bumbo seat!!! She loves it, and is not so chubby of thigh that she gets wedged in there and is unable to be extracted. This, I hear, is about the time and under which circumstance most babies and the Bumbo part ways.
Hero enjoyed watching baby Piper experience her first Christmas.
It was a great final stop on the family holiday circuit. Until next year, stay merry, y'all!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
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