Showing posts with label mama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mama. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Wednesday, 4/4/12: C's done nursing
As of tonight, I'm officially done nursing Callen. Over the weekend, Dave got Callen up and then Callen didn't want to nurse. On Monday, I got Callen up and he nursed just fine. Then Tuesday, Dave got him up and he didn't want to nurse again. Then Tuesday night, Callen was up like every hour from 1am on. I kept going in and turning on his star projector, which seemed to make him okay for about an hour until around 5am, when Dave finally just got him up because Dave had been awake since 3am. And that was that for nursing. So tonight I had myself a big fat milkshake for the first time in about 17 months. And it was glorious. :)
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Sunday, 4/1/12: Mama
It seems like yesterday and today Callen is not only saying "mama" a lot more but that he actually means me when he's saying it. :) :) :)
Monday, February 27, 2012
2/27/12: looking for mama, poop in the tub & thank you
Tonight, while I was out getting my nails done, Callen apparently got hurt while Dave was standing at the sink. I guess Dave comforted him and then Callen walked to the gate and pointed and said "uh" a few times. Dave said, "Are you looking for Mama? She's not home bud." And Callen kept pointing and saying "uh" so Dave opened the gate for him so he could go look for himself. Callen crawled up the stairs and went into our room and came back out and said "uh." Dave said, "I know. I told you she's not here." Then they went back downstairs and Callen went to the gate one last time and Dave said, "Mommy will be home soon."
Then during bath tonight Callen was giving Dave a weird look so Dave said, "Are you done?" and Callen nodded his head emphatically. As Dave was taking him out of the tub, he immediately saw why Callen wanted out! He had left a big poop in the tub! Thankfully, that was the first time I remember that happening!
Tonight, Callen wanted a cookie (signed "cookie" "please") and I said, "say thank you" and he put his hand to his mouth and down. So yay...he's learned yet another sign.
Last night, he also started doing the "dog" sign correctly by patting his thigh with his hand. He even patted my leg. Too cute. He also was trying to squat while patting his leg and almost fell over. It was too funny. And of course, he always follows up the sign with saying "woof woof."
I also noticed lately that when he has a car in his hand, he makes "vroom vroom" sounds.
When Callen's excited about something, like when he's about to get the food that he wants (usually a cat cookie or pretzel, etc.), he squats down really quick and then back up over and over. It's ridiculously cute. He'll also swing his arms back and forth.
Oh, and this past week (so when we was almost 17.5 mos.), he finally moved up to 18 months size footed fleece pjs! He must be growing!
Then during bath tonight Callen was giving Dave a weird look so Dave said, "Are you done?" and Callen nodded his head emphatically. As Dave was taking him out of the tub, he immediately saw why Callen wanted out! He had left a big poop in the tub! Thankfully, that was the first time I remember that happening!
Tonight, Callen wanted a cookie (signed "cookie" "please") and I said, "say thank you" and he put his hand to his mouth and down. So yay...he's learned yet another sign.
Last night, he also started doing the "dog" sign correctly by patting his thigh with his hand. He even patted my leg. Too cute. He also was trying to squat while patting his leg and almost fell over. It was too funny. And of course, he always follows up the sign with saying "woof woof."
I also noticed lately that when he has a car in his hand, he makes "vroom vroom" sounds.
When Callen's excited about something, like when he's about to get the food that he wants (usually a cat cookie or pretzel, etc.), he squats down really quick and then back up over and over. It's ridiculously cute. He'll also swing his arms back and forth.
Oh, and this past week (so when we was almost 17.5 mos.), he finally moved up to 18 months size footed fleece pjs! He must be growing!
I said, "cheese" and this is the what he did.
Tonight he wanted to ride the rocking horse a lot. I'd hold him there and rock it for awhile and then he'd get down. Then he'd want back on and repeat. Several times.
He's also likes sitting in my lap and doing puzzles. Tonight he actually got most of the shapes puzzle on first try, but if he didn't, he'd try all the puzzle holes until he got the right one and then he'd clap for himself. So cute and smart!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
2/26/12: trip to !kea
Trip to !kea
My new hat :)
yet another windy day
L having fun riding on the cart. Those were some big boxes!
We were buying a new storage cabinet for the family room.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Our 14-month-old: Week 3
Your 14-month-old's language and cognitive development: Say it again ... and again
"Ball," "dog," and "bye" may be your child's favorite — and only — words at this point, though some early talkers may have as many as 20 words in their vocabulary. Maybe she uses the words at the right time for the right things, or maybe she says "dog" when she sees other furry animals with tails. Don't be discouraged — that's an indication that she's learning to group things together. Just say the correct word in a matter-of-fact tone ("That's a horse, honey; horses are bigger than dogs"), and she'll soon pick it up.
New this month: Say it again ... and again
At 14 months, your toddler understands many more words than she can say. Her spoken vocabulary likely consists of about three to five words, typically "Mama," "Dada," and one other simple word such as "ball" or "dog," but she learns the meanings of new words every day. **Elodie says "mommy" and "hi" and used to say "mama" and "dada."** As she starts to add words to her vocabulary, you'll notice that she looks for opportunities to practice them. Once she can say "dog," for instance, she'll look for dogs everywhere — in books, outside, on videos — just so she can point and say the word over and over again.
What you can do
Rhymes, jingles, and silly songs are big hits with toddlers. If your 14-month-old is already speaking several words, encourage her willingness to repeat after you by singing silly or repetitive songs, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." As she becomes familiar with the refrains she'll chime in one word at a time and before you know it she'll be singing the whole song right along with you. **we sing old macdonald a lot b/c my dad & jan got her the book.**
If your 14-month-old isn't speaking many words at this point, you can help her with the other two elements of language acquisition. When talking to your child, vary your tone, facial expressions, and hand gestures, all of which will help her understand the meanings of your words. Maintain eye contact when you talk to her so she learns to listen to you. And don't rush her when she is trying to use words — listen patiently and look her in the eye.
Other developments: Communicating with gestures, hide-and-seek fun
Now that your toddler can indicate her needs with actions and some words, expect her to use "tools" to help her communicate. She'll bring you her jacket to let you know she wants to go outside. Or she'll point to a CD that she would like to hear. She is trying hard to make you understand what she wants. And you can expect her to repeat many words she hears even though she doesn't know their meaning (so starting now you need to watch what you say, lest your little parrot repeat any swear words!).
Her ability to remember people, places, and events gets stronger every day. This month she may even be able to respond to two-part requests, such as to go to her room and fetch her shoes or a toy, or retrieve a lost pacifier. **After nap time every day, she's thrown her stuffed animals out of the crib. So I tell her to go get them, and one by one, she'll crawl in the corner or under the crib, retreive it, hand it to me, and then go back for the next one. It's really cute.**
Hide-and-seek is still very entertaining, especially if your 14-month-old gets to do the seeking. Here's a variation that's sure to evoke lots of laughter: Show your toddler a toy and then stash it in your pocket and ask her where it went. She has the cognitive power to realize that just because the toy is out of sight doesn't mean it's gone. She'll giggle as she searches your pocket, purse, or backpack to see where you've hidden the toy. You can also hide little toys in her own pockets and see how much fun she has trying to get them out.
"Ball," "dog," and "bye" may be your child's favorite — and only — words at this point, though some early talkers may have as many as 20 words in their vocabulary. Maybe she uses the words at the right time for the right things, or maybe she says "dog" when she sees other furry animals with tails. Don't be discouraged — that's an indication that she's learning to group things together. Just say the correct word in a matter-of-fact tone ("That's a horse, honey; horses are bigger than dogs"), and she'll soon pick it up.
New this month: Say it again ... and again
At 14 months, your toddler understands many more words than she can say. Her spoken vocabulary likely consists of about three to five words, typically "Mama," "Dada," and one other simple word such as "ball" or "dog," but she learns the meanings of new words every day. **Elodie says "mommy" and "hi" and used to say "mama" and "dada."** As she starts to add words to her vocabulary, you'll notice that she looks for opportunities to practice them. Once she can say "dog," for instance, she'll look for dogs everywhere — in books, outside, on videos — just so she can point and say the word over and over again.
What you can do
Rhymes, jingles, and silly songs are big hits with toddlers. If your 14-month-old is already speaking several words, encourage her willingness to repeat after you by singing silly or repetitive songs, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." As she becomes familiar with the refrains she'll chime in one word at a time and before you know it she'll be singing the whole song right along with you. **we sing old macdonald a lot b/c my dad & jan got her the book.**
If your 14-month-old isn't speaking many words at this point, you can help her with the other two elements of language acquisition. When talking to your child, vary your tone, facial expressions, and hand gestures, all of which will help her understand the meanings of your words. Maintain eye contact when you talk to her so she learns to listen to you. And don't rush her when she is trying to use words — listen patiently and look her in the eye.
Other developments: Communicating with gestures, hide-and-seek fun
Now that your toddler can indicate her needs with actions and some words, expect her to use "tools" to help her communicate. She'll bring you her jacket to let you know she wants to go outside. Or she'll point to a CD that she would like to hear. She is trying hard to make you understand what she wants. And you can expect her to repeat many words she hears even though she doesn't know their meaning (so starting now you need to watch what you say, lest your little parrot repeat any swear words!).
Her ability to remember people, places, and events gets stronger every day. This month she may even be able to respond to two-part requests, such as to go to her room and fetch her shoes or a toy, or retrieve a lost pacifier. **After nap time every day, she's thrown her stuffed animals out of the crib. So I tell her to go get them, and one by one, she'll crawl in the corner or under the crib, retreive it, hand it to me, and then go back for the next one. It's really cute.**
Hide-and-seek is still very entertaining, especially if your 14-month-old gets to do the seeking. Here's a variation that's sure to evoke lots of laughter: Show your toddler a toy and then stash it in your pocket and ask her where it went. She has the cognitive power to realize that just because the toy is out of sight doesn't mean it's gone. She'll giggle as she searches your pocket, purse, or backpack to see where you've hidden the toy. You can also hide little toys in her own pockets and see how much fun she has trying to get them out.
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