At the beginning of the month David and I went to Scottsdale for two nights, and Kinsey stayed with Chris. It was so relaxing. We met my cousin for dinner on Saturday night. On Sunday we went to the Arizona Mills Mall and David couldn't stop buying stuff for Kinsey. We also went swimming and went to dinner at Four Peaks Pub. On Monday we stopped at IKEA on the way home because David had never been. Oh, and lots of naps were involved, of course! We can't wait for our next getaway!
We held a going away party at our house for some dear friends who are off to spend a year in Phoenix for an internship before heading to India as missionaries.
I went with a couple friends to spend the night on Mt. Lemmon in a cabin. It was very nice, I'm getting very spoiled with getaways! I'm ready to go back!
Kinsey had her 15 month check up and is doing great. She does get a rash around her mouth with acidic foods but it doesn't bother her, so the pediatrician said to just keep giving her those foods, no worries. There was this really long questionnaire I had to fill out about her development and there was one area where she didn't quite meet up to norms, but I don't remember what it was. Some of the stuff on the questionnaire I couldn't answer because I just had never seen her do what they asked...for example putting something small like a cheerio into something like a water bottle. Huh? So I'm not at all concerned about her supposedly being behind in some area. She seems perfectly normal to me!
The only other thing we really talked about was her weight because she is very "healthy" in that area. I had been giving her 2 percent milk because I figured based on her appearance she was getting plenty of fat in her diet so I thought I'd trim in that area. Pediatrician said not to do that, she needs the fat for brain development. I'm not convinced she actually needs it because like I said she looks like she's holding on to plenty of it. But, I switched her back to whole milk anyways because that's what I'm supposed to do. I was worrying a lot about whether I was feeding Kinsey properly and how her mealtimes were going. But I talked with one of my friends and she said basically as long as I'm feeding her good foods, to stop worrying. She doesn't eat junk food at home except on rare occasions, otherwise I do fruits, veggies, dairy, bread, eggs, and some meats. She doesn't seem to be a big meat eater but since she eats eggs I let it go. She used to love lunch meat but now she won't eat more than one or two bites.
Her favorite word is puppy. She wakes up saying this word, says it all day long, and sometimes it's the last word she says before she goes into her crib. I have a bunch of stuffed animals from when I was younger and one of them is a Pound Puppy. It is her absolute favorite. She also has a knit blanket made by my grandmother that was mine when I was a baby. She will laugh or shriek when she sees either one of them if they haven't been in sight in a while.
She also is big into testing limits now. Standing up on the couch, hitting, kicking when we change her diaper, and on and on. She gets a nice healthy amount of pack n play time each day when she's doing these things!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
June in Review
I'm not sure how much more I'll be blogging, but I realized I would like to keep writing about Kinsey and what we're doing because I will want to look back and read about it in the years ahead.
Things seemed like they were a little more steady for me at work this month, so I felt like I got into somewhat of a pattern which feels good. I'm still a little torn on how much God wants me to be working. I don't feel very in tune with what He wants probably because I'm spending very little time with Him. I need some radical changes in my attitudes, decisions, and desires.
We went to Chris' house for a Memorial Day picnic. It's always a good time going over there and feels like family. Without them we would feel a lot more lonely on the holidays!
Kinsey's child dedication was the first weekend in June. I blogged about it in a previous post.
All three of us caught a cold toward the end of June and I ended up taking almost a whole week off work. It was not a fun time. Kinsey was a trooper though and it didn't really even seem to bring her down.
We finally got our pool up and running so we were able to go swimming a few days. I think we fixed it around the middle of the month so every day I'm off I've been swimming with her since then. She loves to swim and when we get her suit on and go outside she says, "Yaaa!" She still says that to a lot of things though, it's very cute.
She also started feeding herself with a spoon. She doesn't get much on the spoon and half of what she does get ends up on her bib, but she totally gets how it's done.
She still cannot get enough of books. She will bring you one, turn around, back up to you, and sit down in your lap.
Her latest obsession is the vacuum, which she calls "up". Our floors stay well vacuumed because of this!
Things seemed like they were a little more steady for me at work this month, so I felt like I got into somewhat of a pattern which feels good. I'm still a little torn on how much God wants me to be working. I don't feel very in tune with what He wants probably because I'm spending very little time with Him. I need some radical changes in my attitudes, decisions, and desires.
We went to Chris' house for a Memorial Day picnic. It's always a good time going over there and feels like family. Without them we would feel a lot more lonely on the holidays!
Kinsey's child dedication was the first weekend in June. I blogged about it in a previous post.
All three of us caught a cold toward the end of June and I ended up taking almost a whole week off work. It was not a fun time. Kinsey was a trooper though and it didn't really even seem to bring her down.
We finally got our pool up and running so we were able to go swimming a few days. I think we fixed it around the middle of the month so every day I'm off I've been swimming with her since then. She loves to swim and when we get her suit on and go outside she says, "Yaaa!" She still says that to a lot of things though, it's very cute.
She also started feeding herself with a spoon. She doesn't get much on the spoon and half of what she does get ends up on her bib, but she totally gets how it's done.
She still cannot get enough of books. She will bring you one, turn around, back up to you, and sit down in your lap.
Her latest obsession is the vacuum, which she calls "up". Our floors stay well vacuumed because of this!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Status Update
I was about to post this status on Facebook:
"I'm thinking the two huge bumps in Kinsey's gums would explain her fussing and me getting called from the nursery early to come get her tonight."
So many times I write a status like this and then think, "Who really cares?" and erase it, like I did tonight. Status updates seem like a way for us to be known by others. It feels so vain. I don't mind reading status updates of friends I am very close to. I also like reading updates from people who have a sense of humor. But mostly, it's just about details in life that we all experience. Does everyone really need to know when Kinsey is teething or when she started eating with a spoon? All my Facebook parent friends experience these times so it's nothing new to them. The friends I am close to know what's going on without my status update because I already talk to them almost daily. So what's the point?
It's just a weird phenomenon to me, and for some reason I still do it. Not much different than blogging, but I'm still doing that too. For all 2 of my readers...haha. I really don't know my purpose in all this social media. Is it actually some sort of addiction?
"I'm thinking the two huge bumps in Kinsey's gums would explain her fussing and me getting called from the nursery early to come get her tonight."
So many times I write a status like this and then think, "Who really cares?" and erase it, like I did tonight. Status updates seem like a way for us to be known by others. It feels so vain. I don't mind reading status updates of friends I am very close to. I also like reading updates from people who have a sense of humor. But mostly, it's just about details in life that we all experience. Does everyone really need to know when Kinsey is teething or when she started eating with a spoon? All my Facebook parent friends experience these times so it's nothing new to them. The friends I am close to know what's going on without my status update because I already talk to them almost daily. So what's the point?
It's just a weird phenomenon to me, and for some reason I still do it. Not much different than blogging, but I'm still doing that too. For all 2 of my readers...haha. I really don't know my purpose in all this social media. Is it actually some sort of addiction?
Monday, June 20, 2011
Look Who's Talking!
I thought I should document the words Kinsey is saying lately because I think it will be cute to look back on one day and remember.
Full words she can say and knows the meaning:
Dada
Mama/Mommy
Puppy
Up
Abby (from Sesame Street)
Uh oh
Yeah
Apple
Partial words she can say and knows the meaning:
Ffff-giraffe
Ffff-phone
Ffff-fan
Buh-bird
Buh-blanket
Buh-book
Buh-bear
Ahh-hot (I think)
Sss-glasses
Sss-Aunt Chris
(Slurpy noise)--kitty
She can also bark and make a monkey sound.
Signs she can do:
Please
Thank you (although she only does this on command and I don't expect her to know what it means yet)
All done
More
The list of things she can't say but can identify when I ask too many to count. But one of my favorites right now is when you ask, "Where's Kinsey?" she will point to herself. The other thing I think is adorable is when I ask her questions she will very often reply "yeah" and it's so cute because it's as if she knows what I'm talking about and is answering me. Which I'm sure sometimes she does know and is in fact answering me, but I can ask her a totally off the wall question and she will still answer "yeah".
That's all that comes to mind right now...I could be missing some.
Full words she can say and knows the meaning:
Dada
Mama/Mommy
Puppy
Up
Abby (from Sesame Street)
Uh oh
Yeah
Apple
Partial words she can say and knows the meaning:
Ffff-giraffe
Ffff-phone
Ffff-fan
Buh-bird
Buh-blanket
Buh-book
Buh-bear
Ahh-hot (I think)
Sss-glasses
Sss-Aunt Chris
(Slurpy noise)--kitty
She can also bark and make a monkey sound.
Signs she can do:
Please
Thank you (although she only does this on command and I don't expect her to know what it means yet)
All done
More
The list of things she can't say but can identify when I ask too many to count. But one of my favorites right now is when you ask, "Where's Kinsey?" she will point to herself. The other thing I think is adorable is when I ask her questions she will very often reply "yeah" and it's so cute because it's as if she knows what I'm talking about and is answering me. Which I'm sure sometimes she does know and is in fact answering me, but I can ask her a totally off the wall question and she will still answer "yeah".
That's all that comes to mind right now...I could be missing some.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Is It Really Summer?
Except for the 100+ degree weather and the Arizona fires, I wouldn't guess it to be summer. First of all, I've only been swimming a couple times because I'm having a hard time getting the pool chemicals under control. Looks like I'm actually going to have to drain the pool and start fresh because of too much calcium. Bummer.
Secondly, I seem to have caught a cold. I thought I had enough sickness this winter to last me all year. Apparently not. Already had to call in sick twice this week and went home early one day. Kinsey has a runny nose, but she is also cutting a tooth. I'm really hoping that's all she'll get but chances are she'll probably get sick too.
I am soooo looking forward to monsoon season. It's my absolute favorite time of year here. I'm looking forward to taking Kinsey out in the rain to splash in the puddles!
Secondly, I seem to have caught a cold. I thought I had enough sickness this winter to last me all year. Apparently not. Already had to call in sick twice this week and went home early one day. Kinsey has a runny nose, but she is also cutting a tooth. I'm really hoping that's all she'll get but chances are she'll probably get sick too.
I am soooo looking forward to monsoon season. It's my absolute favorite time of year here. I'm looking forward to taking Kinsey out in the rain to splash in the puddles!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Zucchini Coming Out of My Ears!
Note to self...you do not need to plant 3 zucchini plants next year!
Over the last 3 days I have picked 5 zucchini. Yesterday I tried to make a pizza/quiche type recipe that had zucchini in the crust. It was kind of gross. Today I made a zucchini chowder so we will see how this turns out. I could actually be a good cook if I wanted to because I know how to. It just is a lot of effort for a couple of people who aren't into eating big or extravagant meals. We're pretty content with Hamburger Helper. BUT I planted my vegetables this year to try to get into cooking a little bit more with fresh ingredients, so I am trying. If nothing else at least I feel like I am putting a little more effort into the health of my family, even if sometimes it turns out to be a flop.
Cucumbers are getting close to being harvested too...now what to do with those besides put them in salad (which I don't care much for)????
Over the last 3 days I have picked 5 zucchini. Yesterday I tried to make a pizza/quiche type recipe that had zucchini in the crust. It was kind of gross. Today I made a zucchini chowder so we will see how this turns out. I could actually be a good cook if I wanted to because I know how to. It just is a lot of effort for a couple of people who aren't into eating big or extravagant meals. We're pretty content with Hamburger Helper. BUT I planted my vegetables this year to try to get into cooking a little bit more with fresh ingredients, so I am trying. If nothing else at least I feel like I am putting a little more effort into the health of my family, even if sometimes it turns out to be a flop.
Cucumbers are getting close to being harvested too...now what to do with those besides put them in salad (which I don't care much for)????
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Can I Get a Mulligan?
Today was one of those days I just wanted to redo. Specifically, Kinsey's dedication at church. There were quite a few people that came and when I first let people know, I didn't expect very many people to come, so I didn't even tell too many people other than family and our life group. We actually filled two full rows up. Kinsey was a peach all day, and I expected her just to hang out in my arms on stage till the dedication was over. She had other plans. She wanted to grab the baby (2 months old) next to her's flower in her hair, then when I let her down she wanted to go go go. Well that would have been fine except for the two foot drop off the stage, which wouldn't have been a pretty sight. So David and I tried to keep her contained and there was a LOT of protesting. I have no idea what the pastor was saying really so it's a good thing they give us a list of what we committed to doing as parents afterwards! Really, it was fine. It's not like the actual event of the dedication is what makes us commit to raising Kinsey in a Godly manner, it's more just a public proclamation of what we have already decided to do.
Then, what probably is bothering me more has to do with the fact the service went about 20 minutes over what it normally runs because the sermon was extra long, and some of our guests had a party to go to afterward. So I feel bad about that. I've told everyone how much I love this church and of course tonight was not a night I loved, so naturally I'm feeling like a big fat liar. I really expected and hoped people would be as blown away as I have been since I have been going. I KNOW that God means for things to happen in ways that bring Him glory (even things that are evil! Genesis 50:20, but sometimes it hard to TRUST, because I don't always UNDERSTAND. I should be saying that even though I may not have been impacted nor even my friends, certainly God had people who needed to hear what was being said and probably even needed the sermon to be long so they would get what God wanted to say to them. Or not! He could have plans totally not even in my realm of thinking!
I like the song "My Own Little World" by Matthew West, here are some of the parts of the song I really like and that I need to let sink in right now:
In my own little world it hardly ever rains
I've never gone hungry, always felt safe
I got some money in my pocket, shoes on my feet
In my own little world, population: me
I try to stay awake during Sunday morning church
I throw a twenty in the plate but I never give 'til it hurts
And I turn off the news when I don't like what I see
Yeah, it's easy to do when it's population: me
What if there's a bigger picture?
What if I'm missing out?
What if there's a greater purpose?
I could be living right now
Outside my own little world
And this especially:
Father, break my heart for what breaks Yours
Give me open hands and open doors
Put Your light in my eyes and let me see
That my own little world is not about me
So I really don't need a mulligan. Kinsey's behavior didn't bother me at all. It actually makes me laugh (and finally show people that she's not always an angel!). As for the service, I need to let it go and realize it's not about population me-and-my-friends or me-and-my-pride. I think I'm getting some therapy from writing this blog too.
I will post some pictures of a not-so-happy Kinsey on this "special" day soon :)
Then, what probably is bothering me more has to do with the fact the service went about 20 minutes over what it normally runs because the sermon was extra long, and some of our guests had a party to go to afterward. So I feel bad about that. I've told everyone how much I love this church and of course tonight was not a night I loved, so naturally I'm feeling like a big fat liar. I really expected and hoped people would be as blown away as I have been since I have been going. I KNOW that God means for things to happen in ways that bring Him glory (even things that are evil! Genesis 50:20, but sometimes it hard to TRUST, because I don't always UNDERSTAND. I should be saying that even though I may not have been impacted nor even my friends, certainly God had people who needed to hear what was being said and probably even needed the sermon to be long so they would get what God wanted to say to them. Or not! He could have plans totally not even in my realm of thinking!
I like the song "My Own Little World" by Matthew West, here are some of the parts of the song I really like and that I need to let sink in right now:
In my own little world it hardly ever rains
I've never gone hungry, always felt safe
I got some money in my pocket, shoes on my feet
In my own little world, population: me
I try to stay awake during Sunday morning church
I throw a twenty in the plate but I never give 'til it hurts
And I turn off the news when I don't like what I see
Yeah, it's easy to do when it's population: me
What if there's a bigger picture?
What if I'm missing out?
What if there's a greater purpose?
I could be living right now
Outside my own little world
And this especially:
Father, break my heart for what breaks Yours
Give me open hands and open doors
Put Your light in my eyes and let me see
That my own little world is not about me
So I really don't need a mulligan. Kinsey's behavior didn't bother me at all. It actually makes me laugh (and finally show people that she's not always an angel!). As for the service, I need to let it go and realize it's not about population me-and-my-friends or me-and-my-pride. I think I'm getting some therapy from writing this blog too.
I will post some pictures of a not-so-happy Kinsey on this "special" day soon :)
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