Happy Halloween 2010

We decided to dress Delilah up in her costume yesterday. We won't be trick-or-treating this year (a bit too young), so we wanted to celebrate with friends. No better time then when we get together for football. WAR EAGLE!  Anyhow, Delilah was ridiculously cute in her costume. Did you have any doubts?!? And like any 16 month old, the antennas didn't last long. I was able to get a few pics during our super fast photo shoot. I am so delighted with the ones I got. Enjoy!

The two pics above are the same. I just couldn't decide which edit I liked better, so I included both. 

The above pic is probably my all time favorite!

A ladybug must fly!

 I hope everyone has a Happy Halloween! If you are out Trick-or-Treating tonight, stay safe.

TANTRUMS Galore

Well, we have hit that stage that I am not a big fan of (who is?). TANTRUMS. Now that Delilah has found her voice she is letting us know it. She throws one heck of a fit! She definitely has a set of lungs on her. She mainly throws these fits when we try to lay her down, whether we are changing her diaper, giving her the shot, or it is time for nap or bedtime. Just walking towards the changing table brings on the screaming and kicking.

Our Physical Therapist got a taste of these fits yesterday. Delilah just didn't want to do any of the activities so she let the PT know it. The PT suggested it was time to get her into Group Sessions at the Bell Center. The Bell Center is another wonderful Early Intervention (EI) Program. I would love to get her into the Group Sessions. They have circle time and other activities involving a couple of other kids with similar development delays. We just have to see if we qualify for a scholarship. Unlike our current EI (which has state assistance so is Free), this is a private organization, so there is a tuition. Not to mention I will have to make the drive to Homewood (about 30 min one way)  twice a week, which will raise our gas budget. I am optimistic that we will get it all worked out so she can join this program. It would be so good for her.

On to some fun development news. Delilah is showing great balance. She is standing, unassisted, for up to a minute. When she does wobble, she either corrects herself, or lowers herself into sitting. No falling for my girl! She has also mastered climbing up the stairs. (Not to worry, I still follow behind her for safety.) We no longer carry her up the stairs, we let her climb. She hasn't quite figured out how to climb DOWN, so the gates will remain up for safety. She has figured out how to get off the couch safely, by rolling onto her tummy and going feet first. This was a bit of trial and error, as she really liked going face first (thank goodness for PILLOWS!) She is still working on climbing onto the couch.

She still has a little way to go before she is walking, but she is definitely moving in the right direction.

No post would be complete without some pictures.

Hope you have a great Friday and a wonderful Weekend!

Sunday Morning

I made it! I took a picture every morning for a week. May not seem like a big deal, but as a major procrastinator, this is a step in the right direction. As you can probably see from the pics, our mornings are pretty much the same each day. We have set a pretty strict schedule for Delilah, in hopes of making things a wee bit easier in the future, so our days usually tend to stay the same. I liked the idea of taking a picture every morning, but if I ever do this again, it will probably be "Take a Picture a DAY". I want a bit more variety in the pics. 

I hope everyone enjoyed a glimpse into our mornings. And just because I love her little feet so much, here is a pic of them. So cute!

Have a great Sunday!

Saturday Morning

Daddy got up with Delilah this morning. As soon as he had changed her diaper, they both climbed back in bed with me and started wrestling. So much for sleeping in! Oh well, it was super cute. I would have taken a picture, but it took me a few minutes to fully open my eyes. I did manage to snag this picture of them playing after breakfast (still within the one hour limit). Delilah loves playing with Daddy. 

Friday Morning

This morning we worked on smiling for the camera. She is getting there, but I have to play peek-a-boo behind the camera, which can lead to some wonky shots. This is the best from the few taken. You can sort of see the smile starting. (I really wish there was better lighting in our living room!)

Hope everyone has a happy friday!!!

Thursday Morning

Happy Happy Girl!

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Wednesday Morning

"Where's my breakfast?"

In the morning, I get her out of bed, change her diaper and clothes and then sit her in the living room while I make her breakfast. Mickey Mouse's Club House can usually keep her entertained, but on occasion she will crawl around the couch and sit like this. Then she will proceed to yell at me! It is the funniest thing.