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Petaluma, California, United States
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Friday, March 27, 2009

Our fast little crawler!

Oh, what an amazing month it has been since I last updated! I guess time really does fly because it seems like just yesterday I was posting the newest news...but no, a whole month later...my apologies. Most mornings I wake up saying, "I will do this, and this, and this today". Sometimes even making my long lists of to-dos. Then about mid-day I say, "I will definitely get it all done when Tatum goes to bed". I don't. Just too sleepy after busy days with a ten month old!

The biggest news is that Tatum is now crawling everywhere! One day she was just still taking it easy or traveling backwards and then...BAM...one day she just went for it and it was if she had been doing it for months. I just love sitting down on the floor with her and watching her face move around the room to see where she would like to go next. I get so excited for her. My only concern is that she would rather be crawling or walking with mom and dad's hands then snuggling with us, but such is life.

Just about the same day she started really going fast with her crawling- her two front top teeth showed up. A couple of months behind the two bottoms. Did anyone forget to tell me how hard it is to see your child go through this??? Yikes! Some of the longest days of my life!!! All the homeopathic tablets and drops, a few daps of Tylenol, tons of rocking chair hours, and even more cuddling and pacing around the room with her in my arms. My poor angel! Lets pray that the next teeth are nicer!

We have been going out to dinner at least twice a week, spending time with family, and taking tours of homes with our realtor in hopes to find our dream home. Trust me...Erik and I are picky and want a pool so who knows when the home will come along. My favorite part is looking at all there is to offer! Shhhh...don't tell our realtor that :)!

Other than that we have just been so busy with the mother's club while Erik has really been working hard- we love and appreciate him every day. Walks, library visits, play dates, and parks...we now have almost 25 moms involved and are loving it! We have also been spending our time this week and next at my parent's home in Sonoma while they are visiting my little sister in London- she turns 21 so they are traveling between London and Paris to celebrate. Wish our whole family was there! So I have been a busy mom and aunt while we have our 4.5 year old nephew, Blake, with us for the next 10 days! I know get to see the reality of having two children...I will keep you posted on my thoughts :)!

I also wanted to quickly express how thrilled I am that Spring is here and Summer is around the corner. Today, March 27th, it was 86 degrees in Sonoma! I actually watered our garden. That's right...I am loving it!
Below are photos from Mom's birthday and photos of Tatum that I took on a beautiful, sunny day in our back yard.











Saturday, February 21, 2009

A Wonderful Eight Months!!!!

What a relief to be able to update this blog again!!! Very excited to be the adoring mom of a healthy, happy eight month old who is thriving and full of life. I can definitely say that I am a tired woman at the end of the day...our little monkey keeps us on our toes and we love every minute of it.

The past couple of months have been filled with Thanksgiving, Tahoe, holiday events, lots of gift shopping & wrapping, visiting family, parties with friends, Christmas in Austin, Dad's 49th birthday and New Year 2009 celebration, Snow Ball, attending Blake's gymnastics and karate classes, Petaluma Mother's Club events & play dates, my 29th birthday celebration, writing all the thank you cards, cody/devon/dylan's visit from Texas, trying out new restaurants, my foot surgery, Tatum's first two bottom teeth, child proofing the house (we have all tile floors), visiting Erik and his job sites in Marin...and...above all...caring, laughing, and loving on our little darling. Wow! What a past couple of months!

Below is a brief overview of Tatum's accomplishments over the past couple of months:
Weight: 20 lbs.
Height: 28 inches
Very Blonde and Blue Eyed
Two Bottom Teeth
Waves Hello and Goodbye
Makes Song Hand Gestures to " Baby Shark" song
Loves other babies and kids...she squeals really loud at them...making some of them cry
Very social...not at all afraid of strangers...especially at Target, grocery store, and Costco
Cries when someone comes through the front door...we are not sure why!
Loves Sippy Cups
Is not at all interested in her infant toys anymore...loves kitchen utensils and make up
Loves sleeping in the car...just like her mom!
Claps her hands when you yell "Yaaaaay Tatum"
Has no interest in crawling although she knows how
Only wants to stand, jump, and walk
Has about 7 different smiles
Still sleeping at least 12 hours at night....again...."Yaaaay Tatum"
Loves Mirrors...especially after the bath
Now taking "big girl" baths and sitting up in the tub with all of her toys
Is Blake's BIGGEST fan...that boy can really make her laugh
Is now eating finger foods without gagging...we were worried there for a minute
Hates getting dressed
Loves her baby doll and blankets
Is the queen at pulling hair and earrings
Loves going out to restaurants...is over it by 8:00 pm
Loves taking long walks with Cooter

I hope that this is a good overview of just how busy she is...trust me...I am lucky if she sleeps a total of an hour and a half during the day! Although, she is a great night sleeper, so Erik and I couldn't be happier about it all. We take as many pictures as possible so I hope you enjoy them of the past couple of months. My how time flies when you are having this much fun!

Tatum's Baptism- Dante and Janet DelPrete are her Godparents and long-time friends of Erik.




Sonoma Christmas Party for the Sonoma Hospital



Our trip to Lake Tahoe- we got to cut down our own christmas tree and it was HUGE




Tatum is now taking baths like a big girl! She loves the water!



A surprise visit from Santa! She wasn't too sure!


Annual Cookie Decorating and Ugly Christmas Sweater Party



Christmas with the Mullins Family



Our Christmas in my beloved Austin, Texas with the entire Rose Family!








Dad's Birthday and New Years Eve



My 29th Birthday Celebration!

Tatum's Eight Month Photos