An easy way to update my blog

I realized yesterday that people are always taking pictures of Molly at our meetups, and of course I never remember to bring my camera. So why not just share those ones?


Today we went to a beach in Guilford, it was really nice. Molly immediately took over Isabelle's chair. We didn't get her a chair this year but think she'll be ready for one soon enough!



Molly is supposed to be napping right now but is crying in her crib. Yesterday, she also refused to nap in the afternoon but she really needs to or she will be---make that IS---miserable. Hmmm...quiet.....yesterday I let it slide since she napped until 3 pm, today it was only 2 pm so more sleep is required...we'll see if she stays quiet...nope....


I also started an Amazon.com Wish List for Molly for her birthday and Christmas (link is on the left.) I figured it would help me organize what things I think we'd like to get her, and when other people ask I can refer them to the list or at least look at it. It also helps me when I see things at other people's houses I can add them and not forget them 2 months from now. If anyone has any suggestions for the list, let me know :).

Long Day

Today was a very long day. I started with a dentist appointment at 8:30 am, yuck. It wasn't so bad, I hadn't been in a long time so I went for a cleaning 2 weeks ago and had to do 2 follow-up appointments to replace a few of my old fillings. I am one of those rare people that prefers no novicane (sp?) but it always makes my entire face numb, and sometimes even my ear. So if it isnt' too bad, I go without and I survived. I also figured if I could give birth without any drugs, I could get a tooth drilled. Breathing techniques work well at the dentist too.


So after getting home from the dentist, I fed Molly breakfast and then she napped. I got a few things done around here then off to Target and a playdate. The playdate was so much fun. We had probably 30 people there, it was great. The only bad thing was Tahnee's dog stole my sandwich while getting Molly's stroller so she could eat lunch :( because she can not sit still long enough to eat a cracker without being tied down. So instead of sticking to my diet like I planned, I ate chips (fat free at least) and some grapes. I guess it could have been worse. Molly had so much fun playing in the sprinkler.




But a lot of the time I was chasing her around because she is on the go non stop.



She also enjoyed the swing!



And still smiles pretty for the camera.



After the playdate, Molly fell asleep in the car. We were home just long enough for me to get the floors mopped and she woke up and refused to nap anymore. That was at 3 pm. So by 7 pm she was exhausted, I am exhausted. From 3 to 4 pm she basically cried because she was still tired. Then she got better but then I had to change her diaper, more crying. You get the picture. Speaking of diapers, we had to borrow one from a friend because apparently we went through all the ones in my bag (no idea when) but we tried a Luvs, not so bad. She said she switched because her son was getting diaper rashes from the Cruisers, and this was the first time in I don't know how long that Molly wasn't a little bit red somewhere. I may buy a package to check them out, they are way cheaper than Cruisers, so if they work that would be great.


John finally got her to bed, but it wasn't easy. I swear she knows when I either say or type something about her going to bed rather easily, I always knock on wood and say we are very lucky, but she just likes to mix things up.

Sunflower Maze

Today we went to the Sunflower Maze at Lyman Orchards. It was alot of fun. The bees weren't too bad, they were more annoying at lunch! I really don't like yellow jacket season, one of the worst parts of the end of summer. Well, Molly apparently woke up, so here are the photos.

Molly & Me in the maze

The Sunflowers

Molly, Me, Jenn H. & Haley

2 in one day!

I have to say that I am very jealous of my friends who have had time to figure out how to put pictures up much better than me. Mine always just come out in one big bunch at the top. Doesn't matter if I cut and paste or anything...I'll have to work on that. Can you believe two posts in one day? Crazy I know :).

So what have we been up to. Well, as I mentioned, Molly is a little maniac. Crawling, cruising, you name it. She's into everything. And she is soooo fast. I don't know how her little body goes as fast as it does. We went to her 9 month (!!!!) doctor visit on Wednesday and she weighs 16 pounds 10 ounces, and is 27.5 inches. That puts her at about 15% for weight, and 50% for length. She went down a little in the weight department, doctor didn't seem concerned though since she is doing very well developmentally. I guess I should just keep feeding her those carbs she loves so much. The girl can't get enough cookies and crackers.

We're still having fun with our meetup group, and looking forward to Vicky and Jenn H. to join us at some events soon. I honestly don't know what else has kept me so busy, but it seems like I'm going non-stop.

Tonight we are going to dinner at a German restaurant with John's parents, uncles and Dan, Dawn, Avery & Sadie. Molly is staying at home with my mom so we have the night off. We're also going to the movies before we go to dinner to see The Bourne Ultimatum. John LOVES those movies and they say this is the best of the three.

Hmm, what else. I've been looking at daycares. I think I'm going back to work in January just for session, I'm going to talk to the bosses more about it in September, but that is the plan.

That's it from here for now. Let me see if I can figure out how to put a picture at the bottom. Woohoo I did it! Cutting and pasting didn't used to work...maybe the upgraded or something. These are some more photos from the beach:

Here is a picture of Molly giving her cousin Michael kisses.

And another photo on the beach

Still here

Ok, thought I'd have a couple minutes to post but Molly has decided to leave the computer room....now you know why I haven't posted much recently! She's on the go....that's what we do, we chase Molly around and attempt to keep the house in order.

Here are a few pics though.