first bee sting!

Ouch! Poor girl.

We were all in the yard, enjoying the sun and dippin' in the pool (okay, just Jude and Grey. I sat on a chair the whole time like a lazy bum...) Jude was lifting Grey into the pool when I warned to him, pretty nonchalant that there was a bee on the back of Grey's leg. He didn't hear me, or it happened too fast, that just as he was putting her in the pool she bent her knees and squished the little fella just enough that he stung! (I'm really surprised she got stung at all.)

She cried. Poor, poor dear... But did so well. She took it pretty good. I think dad and I did too! I'm proud of all of us! I ran inside, (not sure if Jude even knew what happened yet.) We cleaned it with a witch hazel soaked cotton round, then put neat lavender and tea tree oil on it for disinfectant and pain reliever. then we got a piece of ice, wrapped it in a paper towel and moistened it with water and baking soda. Stuck a Popsicle in her mouth and the tears were so soon gone! All natural, baby! (yes, I realize I am a nerd...)

It was probably the Popsicle and youtube song playlist that did it. But I felt good to know it was properly cleaned safe, and natural! Basically no swelling. Next day you couldn't see anything! (this happened Sunday.)

It was just a honey bee. He did good too. Just a little scared I think...

Although it was just a sting, we were relieved to know she didn't have a reaction. And although it was a simple sting, I was pleased at the end of the "oh my gosh what do we do?!" feeling that terrorized me for a bit there! I'm so glad Jude was there with us. The man makes life so much better. Love ya Jude!

These kids are scary. They freak me out in what (Jude says that) Grand Papa says, "always a second away from an ER visit." Yikes!! Don't do this to me children!!


It's all good. We're good.  ;)

little comedian

As anyone around kids knows, they do the funniest stuff all the time. Today seemed to be one after the other - Grey loves to know that she's being funny!

This is her "La La" song...usually sung at meal time. This time along with a very full mouth of Sunflower seed sandwich. (poor thing isn't eating PB yet since the last out break.)




Then later in the day, she was running around with a pair of my panties around her neck. That is her only way of dressing herself right now, pants, sweater, necklace, it all goes over the head and worn on her shoulders... Well, the first time I saw her put my little unmentionables on, and I laughed. So she tried it again today (luckily with a clean pair!) And ran around like that for a while. Ran too quick for a decent picture. Sorry!

Then after her nap...she was too cute with her sleepy face and wild hair. (btw, she is a crazy sleeper, I'm almost glad she can't sleep next to me. She is all over the place!!)

When I went into her room to get her from her crib after her nap, I called to Jude to come and bring the camera. Hee hee... She was either too sleepy, or alarmed by my yelling to the next room...she would barely look up at the camera. First embarrassing moment perhaps?





THEN, just before dinner papa decided to treat her to some chocolate pudding. She had the first taste, then ran off to keep playing. Shortly after she came back. After the second taste was the first "thank you" I've heard come from her!! Followed by a kiss. Next bite, followed by a hug. Next bite, a loooonger hug... The girl already knows how to work her daddy! Needless to say, he got quite the snuggles today.
If someone is going to spoil you, I think your dad is one of the best to do it!

....Although, she will gladly take spoiling from any of you.
Hugs and kisses for all.


What a silly!

ready, set, drop!

The boy has dropped. At my last appointment my doctor was like, "His head is waaay down there, I can't get my fingers around his head or move it at all!"  She then proceded to ask if I had more room at the top of my belly (um, not really...) and she made sure I knew where to go in the Maternity section of the hospital and all that. Just in case.
The time is almost here!

We scored an extra ultrasound because I'm measuring a little small. But the baby is not. He is at 6lbs 6oz (average is 6lbs 3oz) and at the rate he's going the Dr. said if he's born on his due date he'll be about an 8lb babe!

And a different technician the same day said he has hair! I've never heard them say that from an ultrasound picture before - but that's pretty neat!

We are getting close... Woo hoo!

Alright, you know how these 3D pictures come out, not so good, and sometimes frightening. But here's the little squish face and we'll see if he actually looks anything like this later!

Oh yes. And Grey. As clueless as I guess she is about the baby, I equally think she must be on to us! Totally contradictory, but still true.

She is saying multiple new words everyday. She may never say them again...but she'll bust some out and surprise us! Along with locating her body parts on command, she is doing a few animal noises. All those times of feeling so silly doing them over and over must be sinking in. Videos to come!

Oh boy.

As for a while now, he hasn't let his presence be ignored. A constant reminder, as I feel an elbow in my side, foot in my ribs, or a knee poking out from just about any and everywhere - the boy is growing and active! And he will be here soon...

We are full term! 

Should be a few weeks of waiting still. 9.10.11 is the due date but we'll see.

We are just about ready in the Kahle house. Grey has not shown any interest in babies whatsoever. We talk to her about her new brother, but I think seeing will be believing and understanding this one. It wasn't till about a week ago, we had some friends over and she saw their tiny newborn and this time, it was different! (Finally!) She gently touched the little toes, pointed, and said, "baby!"

...and a sigh of relief came over her father and I. 

(don't be fooled by these pictures, they are a few weeks old. Ancient, really, in pregnancy time.)

He'll be here before we know it, and I couldn't be happier to know how this little package is going to unfold! Can't wait to hold him. I am even excited to do the whole newborn thing all over again! Sleepless, diaper and burp filled nights - woo!

Meanwhile, I keep telling Grey about her baby. Maybe she will be proud of her little bro and they can be best buds. And I'll keep telling myself to be cool when they get rowdy and bicker. Later. Much farther down the road, right? Right?!

Grey Days

Well, the sun is out, but the day is still pretty filled with all focus on Grey. It's fun to see her strut around the new place, learning it's hers. Watching her discover anything that is newly rearranged and new exposed "buttons".

I think she loves her new room, which is great.

Her eyes looks so green here...they don't usually look like that. I don't know why this came out like that! But she is cute all cuddled in her chair. This girl is a cuddler!! Can be hard on us sometimes...and her brother (they fight over the space already!) But right after I say I'm busy and can't get her up, I usually bend and scoop her up. I can't help it. And I want to soak it in while it lasts. She is such a lover...

Back to pictures around the house.  Like most explorers, outside is loved. I think her favorite thing is rocks, balls, and bugs. (Trying to collect, she's accidentally smashed her fair share of insects.) Jude told me she's tried (of course) to put them in her mouth and it's true, I saw it for myself. She would eat them if she could. Rocks, and bugs.

 

Looking cute in her dress. Getting into anything dirty that she can.

 

 

Our lil' silly.

Speaking of, enjoy my FAVORITE video:

Then dad comes home, and of course, the fun just continues (and gets better!)

(Hee hee...she looks so tiny here! Like a puppy, she gets wet and looks so small!)

 Hope today is as fun, my little who.  X X

Just like Dad.

He's pretty cool.
What's not to like? He's super fun. Plays ball with me. Wears neat hats. He sits in a big man chair.

Gives wagon rides, and hangs in the shed sometimes...and lets me go through it too!

 

not to fail to mention, shoulder rides, best bath time ever, and ...he makes me laugh like no one else. I've said it before, but it's true. I pee my diaper every time. 

LOVE YOU DAD!