With less than 12 hours until we ring in 2009, I just had a few topics to review:
1) Abby developed a yucky reaction to her MMR vaccine and she had a fever and it looks like she has the measels - she is covered in a red bumpy rash. It's so sad but luckily she is on the road to recovery and will hopefully be happy and healthy in the new year.
2) The prospect of a new year, new president and hopefully new (and better) economy in '09 is refreshing, to say the least. While 2008 had its share of good times - Abby started the year barely sitting up and eating solid food to ending it by running and eating more than her mom - it also had its share of turmoil. From friends being laid off to retirement funds disappearing and people losing their entire life savings in a ponzi scheme, 2008 will be a year to remember.
3) I wish all of my friends and family who are expecting babies in the new year good luck and good health to the new little boys and girls who will grace us with their presence.
4) I wish my husband Jason good luck with his new job....hopefully he'll love it and they'll love him!
5) And for me - I hope to have continued good health, prosperity and success in 2009!
Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Sun, Sand, Surf and Snow!
We just returned from a fabulous 4 days of warm sun in Puerto Rico with our friends Lauren and Dan and their two kids, Sammi (3) and Jordan (9 months). Abby had so much fun, particularly running around the resort and frolicking in the pool. She played with Baby Jordan and Sammi and ate and splashed around until her little heart was content. Abby was NOT a fan of going into her stroller, which caused her parents an enormous amount of grief numerous times, since everything in her new environment was worth touching, licking and smelling (everything except sand, which she also did not seem to enjoy very much).
Unfortunately, when we returned from the wonderful sun and warm weather, it was less than 24 hours later that the snow started falling here and kept falling, took a break and fell some more, for a total of about 8" of fresh powder and 3" of slush and ice. We dressed Abby up in her snowsuit from last year (note to self: get snow pants for this year as last year's suit was a bit snug!) and Sadie, Abby and I ran around and played in the snow. Turns out she likes walking in the snow more than sitting/playing in it! Sadie, on the other hand, had the time of her life rolling around in the snow and came back inside with icicles stuck to her ears and paws!
Abby also turned 18 months and had her 18-month check-up when we returned from Puerto Rico. She weighed in around 21 lbs, 12 ozs (I say "around" because she was squirming like a fish on the scale), which is around the 15% for girls and finally broke the 30" mark at 30.5" (25%). The doctor was impressed with how she eats and talks and Abby got her final vaccination, the MMR.
Now it's holiday time and so far, after just one night of Hanukkah, Abby has cleaned up with gifts! I am sure everything that she has gotten will provide her with hours of enjoyment on the next snowy day!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year, whether you are lucky enough to be in the sun of Puerto Rico or a big snowstorm (ala NY or Chicago)!
Unfortunately, when we returned from the wonderful sun and warm weather, it was less than 24 hours later that the snow started falling here and kept falling, took a break and fell some more, for a total of about 8" of fresh powder and 3" of slush and ice. We dressed Abby up in her snowsuit from last year (note to self: get snow pants for this year as last year's suit was a bit snug!) and Sadie, Abby and I ran around and played in the snow. Turns out she likes walking in the snow more than sitting/playing in it! Sadie, on the other hand, had the time of her life rolling around in the snow and came back inside with icicles stuck to her ears and paws!
Abby also turned 18 months and had her 18-month check-up when we returned from Puerto Rico. She weighed in around 21 lbs, 12 ozs (I say "around" because she was squirming like a fish on the scale), which is around the 15% for girls and finally broke the 30" mark at 30.5" (25%). The doctor was impressed with how she eats and talks and Abby got her final vaccination, the MMR.
Now it's holiday time and so far, after just one night of Hanukkah, Abby has cleaned up with gifts! I am sure everything that she has gotten will provide her with hours of enjoyment on the next snowy day!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year, whether you are lucky enough to be in the sun of Puerto Rico or a big snowstorm (ala NY or Chicago)!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
We Are Thankful
Since it's just a few days after Thanksgiving, I figured it's not too late to post a few things I am thankful for this year:
1. My beautiful (and smart!) daughter, who is talking like crazy these days
2. My wonderful husband, who drove 10 hours each way to and from Chicago safely (I drove 3 hours each way) for Thanksgiving
3. My snuggly pooch, who was a great pup in Chicago (other than the two poop accidents at Grandma's house)
4. Still having a job (so far)
5. A fabulous family on both sides
6. Close friends who are supportive and there for us at all times
7. A nanny who so far has been great, reliable and trustworthy and who my daughter adores
All in all, I feel very lucky and thankful this year and want to thank each of you for being a part of our lives in some way. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays!!
1. My beautiful (and smart!) daughter, who is talking like crazy these days
2. My wonderful husband, who drove 10 hours each way to and from Chicago safely (I drove 3 hours each way) for Thanksgiving
3. My snuggly pooch, who was a great pup in Chicago (other than the two poop accidents at Grandma's house)
4. Still having a job (so far)
5. A fabulous family on both sides
6. Close friends who are supportive and there for us at all times
7. A nanny who so far has been great, reliable and trustworthy and who my daughter adores
All in all, I feel very lucky and thankful this year and want to thank each of you for being a part of our lives in some way. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays!!
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