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Samantha & Sydney

February 13, 2006

Last Updated: Nov 10, 2009

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September 12 ~ While reading bedtime books last night, I asked Sydney about a picture on the page. She very clearly told us it was a "bubble". It was cute and amazing how clearly she understood and spoke.

September 10 ~ Parent's orientation class for Little Hands coop pre-pre school. Class starts next week.

September 9 ~ Syd went to pool w/ Dad. Sam went to Farmer's Market and craft store w/ Mom. Both girls have runny noses. Sam has a rash on the tops of her hands and feet.
Remembering Bailey on her birthday.
Mike returns to work tomorrow.

September 8 ~ Gilroy Gardens

September 7 ~ Went out to dinner at Lobster Shack. We actually had fun! The girls danced in their highchairs to the music while munching on fish and veggies (and french fries).

September 6 ~ Daycare

September 5 ~ Daycare

September 4 ~ Day with Dad. I have 3 drs appts today, so Mike will care for the girls while I go work on the dizzy issues.

September 3 ~ Labor Day ~ Morning at the park with Dad. Afternoon at the Greek Festival and then a romp through the park on the walk home.

September 2 ~ Sam went to the pool w/ Dad. Syd went to the farmer's market w/ Mom. While the girls napped, we got some things accomplished around the house. In the afternoon, we (all 4 of us) assembled their "safari" wagon. The girls had almost as much fun playing with the parts and climbing all over everything and getting in our way.... as they did riding around in it. First a quick spin around the house.... Then outside into the wild (around the cul de sac many, many times). On safari, they saw a wild cat (jasper), a wild dog (yippy tiny dog), and interacted with the locals (the neighbors). It was quite the safari adventure. ;-)

September 1 ~ Mike's week of vacation begins today. We went to the SF Zoo. I left jackets at home according to weather.com. We had to purchase jackets (gotta love that SF fog). Although it was a nice break from our heat wave. The train was not running. Big bummer since the 2 main reasons the girls care about the zoo is the ducks and the train. Ducks were still fun (until Syd started picking up farm animal poop - Gross!). On the way home we decided to stop by a farm in HMB for a train ride. A long, slow ride through traffic and a disappointing "train" ride through a weird "haunted" path (hope the girls don't have nightmares). It hasn't been the best day ever. The girls are winding down from a long day with very little napping. I'm exhausted, hungry and dizzy. Hoping that tomorrow is a better day........

August 26 ~ Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!!!!!!!

August 23 ~ 18 month Pediatrician appt.

Samantha: 32.1 inches tall and 24 pounds 11 ounces
Sydney: 32.4 inches tall and 24 pounds 9 ounces

No shots because Syd had a temp of over 104 degrees. Blood work showed no bacteria. Only symptom is red throat (negative strep). She's lethargic and grumpy.

12 month stats were: Sam is 21.5 pounds and 29.5 inches. Syd is 22 pounds and 30 inches. (can't find the 15 month stats)

August 22 ~ After much deliberation and stress, we've made a decision about daycare. After Labor day, they will attend this small daycare on Mondays and Wednesdays full days.
(we did another trial yesterday and it went well.)

I've been the Neurologist who I'm frankly frustrated with. Looking for 2nd opinions. Went to a new Chiropractor today for evaluation. Hoping that might help. Still dizzy daily.

Syd has a high temp today and somewhat lethargic. Hopefully the fever fights off whatever virus is brewing.

August 15 ~ First attempt at daycare. A full day as a trial.
If successful, they'll go on Mondays and Wednesdays for full days (8-5). It'll begin after Labor Day. It's a small family home day care licensed and fully checked out (called the proper agencies to verify). Certified to have no more than 8 children (she says 6 max). Currently, while Sam & Syd are there they'll be 5 kids (including Sam & Syd) ranging from 11 - 22 months. Coincidentally all girls. And one of those little girls is our neighbor. I've talked with 2 moms about the daycare and provider. It's located close to our home. They have an open door policy for parents (we can show up unannounced at any time to visit/monitor/pickup). She provides healthy and mostly organic foods. They'll have breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks there. She's very loving, active, intelligent (speaks 5 languages) and quite strong. Her husband is there to assist when needed. Mike will drop them off in the morning on the way to work. I'll pick them up in the afternoon.
My biggest concern is naptime. Will they nap there? Will it disrupt our nap routine at home the other 5 days per week? Currently they nap around noon for 2-3 hours. I really, really, really don't want to loose that nap for SO many reasons. Another concern is colds, etc. We are going to one of the smallest daycares around. The theory is: smaller, less kids, less sick!
The primary reason for trying daycare is to allow me to have time to rest/recover and research my vertigo & dizziness problems. They'll be more drs, tests and hopefully treatments. Our goal is to get me healthier so I can have better quality time with the girls. (of course, there are a hundred other things to be done too, like laundry!)
Plus it'll be good for the girls to be in a new environment, play with other kids, socialize, learn new things, etc. And hopefully some of the current quirky behavior will be calmed [have to have the same exact sippy cup as her sister (hers might be better), want the same exact toy, want to play with the same thing in the same area always (get them to branch out and separate a little bit will be healthy)].
*crosses fingers* that the day will go smoothly.

August 13 ~ Happy half Birthday Syd & Sam! 18 months old. Wow!

August 12 ~ We've been researching and visiting small family home day cares. We are considering putting the girls in daycare 3 mornings per week -or- 2 full days per week.

August 6 ~ The girls are learning so much these days it's amazing!
Words: mama, dada, go, no, tickle, wow, moo, juice, boo (as in peekaboo), duck, mouse, cat, dog, ball, more, uh oh, book, doll, (there are plenty of other words that they mimic but then forget for awhile)....
Body parts: (point to and can say some of the words or atleast sound like part of the word)
eye, ear, nose, chin, teeth, tongue, hair, head, fingers, toes, knee, elbow, belly button...
Sign Language: eat, drink, hungry, thirsty, hurt, sleep, potty, more, ball, mom, dad...
They love to point to or show things (toys, tub toys, books, body parts, etc) so that we'll say the word.
They are also improving on climbing and getting down (couch, playground equipment, etc). They LOVE to dance.

August 6 ~ She's drinking! Sam even had a few ounces of milk tonight (for the first time since Wednesday). Still diarrhea, but doing alot better. All tests came back, no bacteria. So no more antibiotics. She is getting a probiotic suppliment from health food store to help her intestines heal (recommended by Dr).

August 5 ~ Sam is back to normal temps. But still struggling to drink fluids. Clinging to Daddy at all times. Still diarrhea.
First "arts & craft project": We gave them crayons, paper and stickers. Mostly the kitchen floor got colored and crayons eaten, but it was still fun.
We've also been watching tv (little nemo, pooh & tigger, etc). Not a habit that we want to form, but good for sick days.

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