Abbott Family Blog: January 2012

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Winter Fun

Today we woke up to 2 inches of snow. We decided to go outside and play. First JJ started to shovel the sidewalk. He did such a nice job. We then continued to shovel the driveway. As Jim finished the driveway JJ made a Frosty "snowman". We worked on making snowballs and throwing them. When we were all done with our snowman JJ gave him a big hug. It wasn't the best packing snow, but he turned out alright.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

He is always looking out for her

Reese started coughing today and JJ stopped what he was doing, ran over to Reese and said, "Reese need help?!" When he realized she was ok he said, "yeah Reese" and went back to playing. A little bit later she was crying so JJ offered her his blanket.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Such a Big Girl

Reese is eating all solid food. When she looks at puréed food now she gets upset and wants the real stuff. Steak here we come.

She is a Snacker

After JJ showed Reese how it was done she was able to use the snack container with ease. We were all enjoying watching her figure it out. Especially Slyder!

Monday, January 16, 2012

Sledding Fun

JJ went over to his friend Tana's house for some sledding fun in her backyard. They had such a great time outside and then proceeded to run around inside for 2 hours. I don't know where they get their energy.

Monday, January 9, 2012

I Guess He Was Tired!

I was talking with Jim on the phone while at work. He was telling me that jj had a good lunch and Reese was just finishing up her lunch. All of a sudden he said wow. I asked him what had happened and he told me that JJ had just gone into his room, shut the door, and turned on the sound machine. He then looked around and said that he couldn't see his blanket meaning that JJ had taken his blanket and put himself to bed. Sure enough Jim went to check on him and that is what he had done. Amazing!

Friday, January 6, 2012

Oh Boy

JJ can now open doors! I had put him down to bed and checked on him twice when I heard a noise. I was in the kitchen and saw a flash of light at the end of the hallway. I then heard the door close and proceeded to check it out. To my surprise JJ was standing outside his door holding on to his blanket and said, " hi mama, I up! My reply was, you opened the door!?". I then put him back to bed. Wow, between him being in a big boy bed, opening doors, and Reese walking EVERYWHERE. There are no boundaries anymore. What will we do?!

Cute Things Kids Do

JJ says "top" instead of Stop and he holds his hand up at the same time.
JJ calls Slyder "Wa Wa"
JJ will pat where he wants you to sit, play, color, everything!
JJ roars at everything
I think that Reese's favorite show is Little Einstein's too. The huge smile on her face says it all.
James will roar like a lion and Reese loves every minute of it.
When we ask JJ how old he is he says two and holds up one finger on each hand.
Reese loves to play with the air register.
When we give JJ his multivitamin he does a drum roll until he finds out the color he gets for the day.
When we pray I tell JJ to close his eyes and he squints and smiles.
When brushing his teeth JJ likes to put his toothbrush under the water repeatedly and then suck on it.
When Reese is sleeping she moves her mouth as if she is sucking on a pacifier.
Whenever JJ gets excited he says, oooo and his little mouth is wide open and he sticks his belly out.
JJ's cheesy smile whenever I ask him to smile while taking his photo.
At 3 months old Reese will coo back and blow bubbles at you.
Reese's nonstop smile
While watching Little Einstein's, JJ will pat and sing along with it.
Anytime Reese spits up JJ will say, "uh oh" and grab a burp cloth.
He would eat just ketchup if we let him.
When I leave and go out through the back door, JJ will go up to the window and give me a kiss through the glass. I'm of course on the other side giving him a kiss right back.
When I put JJ to bed he always reaches his little hand out beneath the bumper and he waits for me to reach for it.
JJ has to play his Thomas The Train toothbrush in order to brush his teeth.
While changing Reese's diaper JJ took it upon himself to take the dirty clothes and make sure they made it into the hamper. He then brushed his hands together as if saying, there, all better.
JJ has some slow dance moves. He moves his arms as if dancing the waltz.
JJ's "bubba dance" at bed time. He also goes directly to the fridge gets out the milk and tries to carry it over to the counter.
James picks out his pj's every night then proceeds to run away from you so you chase him
JJ grabbing a burp cloth and trying to wipe off his sisters mouth
JJ giving his blanket to his crying sister

James' Doctor Appointments

2 Year- Weight 30.14 lbs (78%), height 35.5 in (70%), head cir 49.2 cm (61%)
18 Month- weight 27.4 lbs (69%), height 33 1/2 in (83%), head cir 48.3 cm (65%)
15 Month- weight 26.1 lbs (71%), height 32.75 in (90%), head cir 48.1 (75%)
12 Month- weight 24.6 lbs (73%), height 30.25 in (66%), head cir 48 cm (90%)
9 Month- weight 23.2 lbs (82%), height 29 1/2 in (82%), head cir 46.4 cm (77%)
6 Month- weight 20 lbs, height 27 3/4 in, head cir 45 cm
4 Month- weight 17.4 lbs (83%), height 25 1/2 in (61%), head cir 43.6 cm (77%)
2 Month- weight 13.6 lbs (75%), height 23 in (37%), head cir 40.5 (51%)
2 week check-up
Birth- weight 6.14 lbs and height 21 in

Reese's Doctor Appointments

12 Month- weight 22.9 lbs (74%), height 30.6 (89%), head cir 46.8 (91%)
9 Month- weight 21.9 lbs (83%), height 28.5 in (69%), head cir 46 cm (91%)
6 Month- weight 18.14 lbs (88%), height 26 in (46%), head cir 44 cm (82%)
4 Month- weight 16.12 lbs (92%), height 26 in (90%), head cir 42.6 cm (81%)
2 Month- weight 12.3 lbs (80%), height 23 in (70%), head cir 39.2 cm (58%)
1 Month- weight 9.14 lbs (64%), height 21 in (39%), head cir 38 cm (69%)
2 Weeks- weight 7.14 lbs (32%), height 19.75 in (24%), head cir 36.2 cm (52%)
Birth- weight 6.15 lbs and height 20 in

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