July 12, 2009
Noelle is still trying her darndest to walk. It won't be too long at this rate I'm sure. Now we just need some words. I can't wait!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Wave Wonders
July 12, 2009
Noelle has a new skill. We've been working on it for a few days and today she got it. Here's a video of Noelle waving hello and good-bye. Later on this night she continued to wave while eating a bottle and at the television.--In my previous blog entries I forgot to mention that she can kick her feet and splash with her hands when told to...most of the time.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Echo Location
I knew Noelle loved the water but I didn't realize she really was part dolphin until today. She added a new sound to her repertoire today. She clicks. It's so funny how she suddenly has these new abilities. In the past week she has been very clingy and not sleeping as well as usual. Turns out she was undoubtedly having a growth spurt. Last night none of her pajamas fit. They are all too short. Her behavior has also changed in the past few days in that she will have nothing to do with lying or sitting. She is unhappy unless she is standing up all the time--a difficult task since she can't do it on her own. She has been able to pull up on her own a few times as long as she can get her feet into position first. She has also has learned 'nose' this week. She will grab mine when asked "Where's mommie's nose?"
Chris has been out of town since Thursday and last night Noelle had a little love affair with his picture. Our wedding portraitis hanging in our bedroom and while I was putting her to bed. She was looking at it intently. I took her near it and started talking about Daddy. She cooed and patted him in the picture several times. Then she alternated between staring at him and looking at the bedroom door for him to appear while she finished her bottle. True Love.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Star Power
July 3, 2009
Unwanted attention, unflattering photos, gossipy rumors......okay, it's not that extreme but no longer do I run errands quietly and anonymously or efficiently for that matter. Being in public with Noelle is becoming much like being a celebrity, or at least a celebrity's body guard. As she gets older she is naturally more and more interactive. It seems that everywhere we go she makes friends. People love her. I am accosted in stores, parking lots and restaurants. Last week an Italian man was talking to Noelle in Wal-mart's check out lane and she just leaned over and reached for him. He took her and LOVED it! Mom and I went to dinner tonight and the waitress hardly left the table. She took Noelle for a walk around the restaurant before we could go home. Sitting in the dressing room at Talbot's, Noelle entertained five or six employees for a good while as we were waiting. Later a five year old kid just came and sat by us. He said, "I'm waiting for my mom." I said,"Me too." He wanted to play with Noelle and she gave him a hug. We get comments galore and love them all. I think she is quickly learning to play along. A gentle turn of the head, coy grin and they are all putty in her hand. Who wouldn't be? I guess that's how stars are born.
Unwanted attention, unflattering photos, gossipy rumors......okay, it's not that extreme but no longer do I run errands quietly and anonymously or efficiently for that matter. Being in public with Noelle is becoming much like being a celebrity, or at least a celebrity's body guard. As she gets older she is naturally more and more interactive. It seems that everywhere we go she makes friends. People love her. I am accosted in stores, parking lots and restaurants. Last week an Italian man was talking to Noelle in Wal-mart's check out lane and she just leaned over and reached for him. He took her and LOVED it! Mom and I went to dinner tonight and the waitress hardly left the table. She took Noelle for a walk around the restaurant before we could go home. Sitting in the dressing room at Talbot's, Noelle entertained five or six employees for a good while as we were waiting. Later a five year old kid just came and sat by us. He said, "I'm waiting for my mom." I said,"Me too." He wanted to play with Noelle and she gave him a hug. We get comments galore and love them all. I think she is quickly learning to play along. A gentle turn of the head, coy grin and they are all putty in her hand. Who wouldn't be? I guess that's how stars are born.
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