Sophia's 18 month check up and other stuff

I took Sophia for her 18 month check up last Tuesday. She weighs 23 pounds (same as her 3 yo sister!) and is 31.5 inches tall. She got an overall good report and 4 shots. She goes on July 5th to an opthamologist. I am thinking she has a lazy eye but am unsure so I am (finally) going to have it check out for my own peace of mind.

Yesterday I was cooking supper and noticed Sophia was extremely quiet. That isn't too difficult since she doesn't talk much. I came into the living room and she had gotten a book out of Olivia's room and was sitting on the couch "reading". She is really getting into reading.

Sophia reading

Sophia and Olivia reading Phil and Lil Go to the Doctor

Father's Day 2006

I am a bit late in posting but Father's Day was great! David had an awesome day with his 2 daughters and even got cooked breakfast - not in bed as he is ALWAYS up before me. He got his favorite though pancakes and bacon. His parents, brother and sister came over after church for lunch and it was good to be able to spend some time with them even if they didn't get to spend much time with the girls as it was nap time by the time lunch was over. Derek also came over that evening. David was married to his mom and he is the only father Derek has really known so it was good to see him although I wish I had taken a photo of them. My wish for my hubby is that he knows what an awesome dad I think he is and that he KNOWS his girls love him - all 3 of us!

Why do I have to be Mom so early?

Olivia in the last week has taken to calling me only mom. I thought I would have a few more years of being mommy so with her calling me this I have been out of sorts this past week. What makes children make this change without asking? Is it that they are getting more independant? Getting older? I have tried telling her that she can't call me mom until she turns 9 but that isn't really fair but I don't want to be mom right now. I want to be mommy for a little longer. Can I be mommy a little longer? According to Olivia, the answer is NO!

At least I still have Sophia. She has very few words and momma is one of them. She knows and understands everything you say but she just won't say the words. She says momma, dada, bye-bye, and something most people won't understand for tickle, tickle, tickle and doggie. Maybe she will call me mommy until she's 9......

Josh's graduation

Well, Saturday was a sad day. My oldest nephew (my brothers oldest child) graduated from high school. I remember the day he was born. I remember that I had to wait until he came home from the hospital before I could hold him. I lived with his mother for several years. He walked on his first birthday. He was a joyful child and is very dependable and responsible. He graduated with honors but did not get recognized because he didn't want to pay for the cords. I wish I'd have know about this because I would have paid for them! He is starting college in June. He is taking business classes. Saturday was great but I am NOT looking forward to the day my girls graduate from high school!



Josh's senior picture

The granddaughters - Olivia, Alexis, Bailee and Sophia

Josh after graduation

My Dad with his children and grandchildren

And she sleeps......

Well, about a month and a half ago I was trying to cut out Sophia's morning nap. The 2 days I did she fell asleep eating lunch and then one of the days she fell asleep during supper too. She is an excellent sleeper. She sleeps from 9:00 pm to 9:00 am or later. She then sleeps for an hour about 11:00 and then about 1.5 hours in the afternoon. Here is some photos of Sophia sleeping during supper.......

Starting to fall....

Let me get one more bite.....

And she's gone!!








All of this happened in less than 10 minutes.

My baby gets a hair cut......

Last Thursday I decided to take my 3 yo to get her first real hair style. I have been letting her bangs grow out and they just touched the bottom of her jaw line. I had them cut it in a cute bob. The back is just touches the top of her collar. Here are a few pics.......




Sitting on the tractor waiting




Sophia and Olivia at the KY Truck driving championships


Olivia with her new 'do

Photo

Here is a photo of my 2 JiangXi girls - Olivia, 3 from the SuiChuan WI and Sophia, 17 months from YuGan SWI.

Welcome!

Welcome to the first post on the JiangXi girls blog. I am new to blogging so bare with me.

I am the mother to 2 daughters from China. Their ages are 3 and 17 months. I am excited to start blogging........