Let It Snow!

Today was the first time Hannah got to ride in her sled. She has always loved the wind and rain on her face and the snow was no different. I think she would have stayed out in the flurries forever if we let her!

Christmas Celebrations

Here are some pictures of our Christmas in Rochester, NY, with family. We decided that Hannah's favorite person right now is Grandpa Bruce. He let her help him with just about everything from making corn muffins to blowing bubbles. Her sweet little voice is so irresistible..."Uppy?"

Grandma Ju entertained Hannah with the piano.

Great-Grandpa Coddington couldn't get enough hugs from this bundle of energy. She would go to anyone who would hold her, especially the ones who gave her cookies and chocolate :)













Here's Hannah opening presents from Uncle Aaron and Aunt Lisa. Congratulations on the engagement!!













Hannah got to meet some more of her "greats". Great Aunt Jill, Great Uncle George, and Cousin Geo spoiled her rotten with attention and gifts.












Hannah also loved playing with "Uncle Mike" and "Aunt Katie."














Riding in the diaper box made for lots of fun!

Thank you to everyone who made Hannah's Christmas so special. We love you all!

Disco Christmas

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Country Christmas

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Hannah's 15 Month Stats

Weight--23 lbs 12 oz (70th percentile)
Height--33 inches (99th percentile)
Head Circumference--19.5 inches (99th percentile)

Grand Rapids Public Schools

I can't believe I taught here for 4 years!

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Whining about Weaning

On Wednesday night, I decided that it was time for Hannah to give up her bottles. She's almost 15 months and now drinks great from a sippy cup so there's really no reason she needs one other than comfort.

The first two nights were great! It took an hour or so for her to finally zonk out, but she did it. She slept like a champ through the night both times and we were relieved it was soooo easy. Then there was the third night. She cried for a couple of hours before bed and didn't fall asleep until 9 or 10. It was so hard to let her cry when I knew just what she needed, but I really felt like it was time for her to be done with the "ba-ba". She proceeded to wake up just about every hour on the dot crying and I knew what for, but I didn't give in!

Then there was last night. Seems to me that the more nights you go without sleep the more willing you are to give in and give your kid what he/she needs/wants no matter what. I didn't feel like battling anymore and at 4am and she got a bottle. That lasted about 5 min and then the crying started again.

So, now I'm confused. Hannah does have a little cold, but maybe her ear infection's back? The bottle didn't seem to do the trick last night. Oh, who knows?! I'm going to give it a whirl without the bottle again tonight and see what happens.

When in doubt...ask the pediatrician. And that's what I'm going to do tomorrow at her 15 month check up. :) Experienced moms, any advice?