As we enter 2009, I wanted to write about all of the things Garyn and Gianna love!
Garyn loves the movie Cars. A typically morning starts with getting the basket of cars, and then reenacting most scenes. His favorite scene is tractor tipping with Lighting McQueen and Mater (ya know, like to-mater, but without the to.) He also likes to spend time with his best friend, Caillou. Oh boy, Caillou.... and that is all I will say about his best friend. Garyn loves to pretend play. There isn't a day that goes by where we are not a Tiger (kung fu warrior), a "woof woof," or fireman Sam. Garyn's imagination is fascinating, he lives in a wonderful world!
Does he love the "potty?" Well, not exactly, but we are continuously working on having a successful poop (just for the record, Garyn pees on the potty with no problems!) McDonald's....the golden arches...they are everywhere! And Garyn can find all of them! Needless to say, he loves McDonald's french fries (I mean really, can you blame him? They are sooo good!) And well, Garyn loves french fries and french fries....he is attempting to try new things but, like his father, he is a very picky eater. He likes to eat crunchy, salty, and sweet things. Garyn is a very neat eater... he does not like his hands or mouth to be dirty. So, when we eat things like peanut butter and jelly, we have to eat it with a fork!
Blankets...Garyn loves his blue and white blankets! They are definitely his comfort and security when his head hits the bed! It is amazing, he can form them into a pillow, he can wrap himself in them like a burrito, and then on a rare occasion, they will be used as a "real" blanket. And lastly, I could not leave out his most prized possession... the "bebe." His green soothie pacifier is his ultimate love!
And for Gianna, what doesn't she love? She is such a pleasant baby. Gianna loves to laugh (both of my children have the most contagious laugh, it is a deep belly laugh.) And as she enters her 10th month in this world, she is learning to love more things everyday. For starters, Gianna is in love with her brother. When Garyn enters her view, her entire face lights up. She will bounce, giggle, and try her hardest to earn his attention. Her basket of toys.... she likes nothing more than to dump the toys on the floor and shuffle through them (making sure everyone has reached her mouth.) As for her favorite toy right now, well, it is probably Talking Elmo (a gift from her Uncle PJ.) She loves to hear him talk and dance and then usually tries to eat his face.
Completely opposite from her brother, Gianna will eat anything. At her 9 month doctor's appointment we received the okay to start letting her have small amounts of table food. And the little peanut will eat anything given to her. So far she has tried cheese, noodles, and bananas. She is chewing and swallowing better everyday!
As for sleeping... she loves to take her naps. Gianna takes a 2 hour morning nap and a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. And as for sleeping through the night.... everyweek is better and better. What can I say, she loves to have her Mom hold her...
Gianna loves to be on her feet and belly.... I can't wait to see what she does first. Will she walk or crawl? At this moment, I am going to say walk. Everyday she stands longer (while holding onto furniture) and is beginning to cruise around furniture. She is determined to move one way or another.
Garyn and Gianna are beautiful, fun-loving, and special little beings... we are truly blessed. I can't wait to experience 2009 with them!
My life is good, my love is strong, and my children bring the laughter to my world.... I love my life.
