8 Months...

Savannah recently turned 8 months on Feb. 26th. I can't believe how fast time is flying by! Over this past week she has reached several more milestones. She is now waving and clapping, as well as saying ma-ma. Da-da is no longer her favorite word. She has moved on to ba-ba and ma-ma. I love it!! Also, when she does something that she is proud of she will turn and look at me, smile and begin clapping her hands! Of course I join in and begin clapping with her while saying "Yay for Savannah"!

Our Little Dare-devil

Savannah has become quite a little dare-devil. She is letting go with both hands while standing on her feet. We had our first crash today during this stunt of hers. She is fine though.

Some May Think I Am Crazy....

Most of you know I have been watching two sisters after school all year ages 8 & 9. Well I recently took on another set of siblings, 3 more children, ages 5, 7, & 9. Therefore, I am now watching 5 children after school. Boy is it a house-full! It really isn't too hard though. They are all good kids and I try to take them outside any day that it is nice. However, today it was very cold and windy so we decided to stay inside. Savannah adores all of them and they really have taken to her as well. As you see one of the little boys has decided to do his daily reading to Savannah. Very cute!!

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking , I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking , I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking , I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'

Day at the Park

Since it was such a beautiful day Joel and I decided to take Savannah to the park. She had a great time swinging, going down the slide and climbing the fence while watching a group of young boys practice baseball. She also made a couple of little friends there. She had a blast! Can't wait to take her back again!

Savannah's Latest Discovery!

Savannah has discovered how to pull up! It took me by surprise! The other day while I was sitting on the floor with her talking on the phone she began to push and pull on my leg and then my arm and reached up for my shoulder and before I knew it she was on her feet! I couldn't believe it! Now she is trying to pull up on everything...her bigger toys, her swing, the couch, while in the bathtub, and I am constantly used as her pull up tool. It is now her favorite thing to do. She is so proud of herself when she gets to her feet. And of course we are too! It is amazing how easily she is doing it also! She is still not crawling and at the moment could care less about trying. It is much more interesting to be on her feet, of course!! Watch out world...here she comes!

The Joy of My Life!

Date Night

So Joel and I had our first official night alone this past Saturday. Savannah spent her first night with her Nana and Pawpaw while Joel and I enjoyed some time just the two of us. I will have to say I was very proud of myself to finally be able to let go. It only took me almost 8 months : ) We went out for a nice late lunch, shopped and enjoyed some delicious shooters (desserts) from Applebee's. It was very nice to spend some time with just my hubby. However, even though we were only away from Savannah for 1 night I missed her like crazy! I could not wait to see her and kiss on her again! I had such a hard time sleeping that night. I am not sure if it was a coincidence or if it was a subconscious thing not about not having Savannah there or what. But at 2:30am I was really starting to get frustrated at myself. Joel says it was because it was the first night away from her. I am sure the more time she spends at Nana's and Pawpaws house the easier it will get for her mommy. We will definitely try and start having a date night once a month. It was very much overdue!

Just me and my da-da!

Peek-A-Boo...I See You

Savannah loves to play peek-a-boo. It is one of her favorite games.

Happy Valentine's Day / Happy Birthday to ME!

So this is what I woke up to this morning. Isn't my husband the BEST!! He is so sweet and knows a way to a woman's heart, especially mine. Flowers and Chocolate!! And yes, that bag is filled with every type of chocolate possible...Twix, m&m's, reese's, snickers, ande's mints, truffles...you name it! After eating all of that I definitely will be gaining a few extra pounds!! A moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips. But boy will it be worth every moment!! Happy Valentine's Day!

I Think I Can...I Think I Can...

Savannah so badly want to crawl. She is so close. If she would only lift a hand or move a knee forward she would be doing it. Instead she gets up on all fours and pushes with her arms backwards. So close!!

Da-Da

Savannah has a new favorite word...da-da. She loves to say it over and over. And although we know that she isn't correlating the word with the actual person it is still VERY cute and melts our hearts when she says it, especially her daddy's! She also has learned that she can prop herself up standing and play. She enjoys this as well. I am sure the world looks a little different from that angle. She has decided that she no longer likes getting her diaper changed and that getting dressed or undressed is definitely something to protest about! She is getting up on her hands and knees and scooting backwards but has still not quite figured out the whole crawling thing. I am sure that is not far away though!

Playdate

So we had a playgroup at our house today with some of Savannah's friends. Two of them are almost 9 months and the other one is only 6 days older than Savannah. It is amazing to see how much more active the babies are that are only 7 weeks older. Both babies and the mommy's had a great time!

Back to blogging

So I have decided to take up blogging again. I love our website and will continue to post LOTS of pictures there of little Savannah as she grows, but wanted somewhere that I could write about our daily lives. I hope you enjoy them both. Wish me luck!