Miss Esther's pink party

Oh look! There is Miss. Baikal arriving in her car for Miss. Esther's pink party.








There is Miss Esther having a lovely time conversing with her lady friends. But where is Baikal?










There she is! Outside at batting practice.

Playing outside

We had a nice time playing outside today. Paul and Beth came over too. What fun!

Activity mat meet Rybolt

Danger! Virus in comments!

It was pointed out to me last week that the comments section of my blog had been hit with a dangerous comment. Apparently someone put a virus in a comment and posted it. As soon as I noticed, I disabled the comments functionality of my blog. I do not know why someone would want to do that, but they did. There has already been one computer casualty, my sister-in-law clicked on the comment and her computer got the virus! I am so sorry if anyone else has been hit by the virus. If you would like to comment on any of my postings feel free to send me an email.

Kids

I have three goals for Baikal this year. The first was moving her into a "big girl" bed. I was really expecting it to be a constant battle since she wouldn't be contained the same way that she was in a crib. She has always been a good sleeper and has really transitioned easily. The other two are potty training and getting rid of the pacifier. I am not so sure that these will be as easy...

Around the house

The kids were sick this weekend, so we just stayed around the house. Matt and Baikal made some tea to comfort sore throats. Rybolt is almost 3 months and doing great. I have been swaddling him for his naps and bedtime with this awesome blanket called, "The miracle blanket." I love it so much that I am going to add it to my List for New moms. See my Jan. 2006 entries for the original list. I would also add an abdominal binder to the list. I got one from the hospital after Rybolt and it was great.

Birthday week

My birthday was last week. It was great. We all went out to one of my favorite places to eat dinner and then back to the house for some cake. I got a new bag and shoes for my birthday. I love them!

Singing in the rain

Baikal loves playing in the rain. Rybolt and I like to stay where it is dry.

Well Doctor Visit for Both

Today Baikal and Rybolt had well doctor visits. Baikal did not like having to lay down to get her height measured, but did not seem to mind the finger prick to have her iron levels checked. She is still measuring consistently smaller than average. Of course, I was a tiny tot too. One the other hand, Rybolt is weighing in at consistently taller and larger than average. Which of course comes from Matt. I will have to go back in one month for them to re-check Rybolt's head size. It is measuring small and they want to make sure that there is nothing wrong there. Matt and I are both guilty of being big headed, so it couldn't have come from us.

Gavin and Rybolt

We met up with Laura, Tom, and Gavin today for brunch. Gavin is three days older than Rybolt.

Rybolt in the carseat: A series

Around the house

Baikal asked to hold Rybolt last week. I was so excited. This was the first time she had shown an interest in him. She calls him "baby Rybolt." I got my camera and was ready to take a picture of my two little babies. Baikal kept her hand over her eyes to block the flash. The next day we had the Frilingos family over and they made us dinner. It was great! Here is Paul playing in a basket.

Grandmother Orange

One of my grandmothers died today. We called her Grandmother Orange because she had citrus plants in her yard at her home in Florida. She had been sick for awhile. She was surrounded by loved ones when she died. These are the things that will always remind me of her: citrus (of course), chex mix, roses, poinsettias, tennis, knitting, and card games. She taught me the best card game called hand and foot. We play it a lot on the Rybolt side of the family. She also gave me my first stock when I was a kid: Disney. The sale of that stock helped me to buy my first home. I love her and will miss her. Here is a picture of her with Baikal from Feb. 2006.

Big girl bed

Baikal has a big girl bed in her room. Matt and I set it up so that she could get used to the idea of it. After two days, she was ready to try it out. I put her in it for her nap. After a few minutes, I checked in on her and she was out of the bed. I picked her up and put her back in the bed. I told her that she could either sleep in the bed or in her crib. She said that she wanted to sleep in her bed, so I tucked her in again and walked out the door. One hour later, I came in to the room. She was asleep so I took this picture. Can you spot her among all of the pillows and stuffed animals?

Around the house

It is finally starting to get warmer here. The snow was great, but it was really cutting into our outside playtime. Here is Rybolt dressed up for the outdoors. Baikal let me put a rubber band in her hair today. She kept it like that for a full two hours, the longest yet.

Rybolt smiles: A series

Rybolt's six week check up

Rybolt had his six week check up today. His father is so proud of him! He weighed in at 12 lbs which puts him in the 95% for weight. He is also in the 95% for height.

Breakfast

We had a nice MLK holiday. Matt had the day off and we met up with some friends for breakfast. Paul and Baikal enjoyed their pancakes, but enjoyed running around afterwards even more. Picture courtesy of Beth Frilingos.

Snow

It snowed again today! Baikal and I went for a walk. We ran into our friends, the York-Simmons. They were bringing us over some gingerbread muffins. Delicious!

It snowed!

It snowed today. We went out and played for a bit until we all got too cold. I tried to get a picture of Rybolt while I was holding him.

The boys

Mother of Two

I am a mother of two! I can't believe it!

Rybolt turns one!

One month that is! People have asked me what are some of the differences between Baikal and Rybolt (other than gender of course). Here are just a few. Baikal liked to arch her back and Rybolt likes to punch his arms. Baikal had a head full of dark hair and Rybolt has a much thinner hairline. Baikal liked to have her hands make the number one and Rybolt likes to keep his fists clenched. This is what they have in common: they are both the cutest babies in the world!