Xiaoniu 小妞

A messy pizza night. It’s difficult to do, but you have to let kids feed themselves. I can tell you that I spent some time cleaning up the dining room while Sue changed the kids out of saucy clothes after this meal.

Updated: Now that I look at the video again I realize how horrible Emelia’s hair looked. She had pretty braids in her hair, but decided to yank it all out. The result was a messy, mat of hair.

Pizza Night from xiaoniu on Vimeo.

Happy Birthday Caitlin and Emelia from xiaoniu on Vimeo.

Caitlin is quickly becoming a walker. She can easily stand up and walk along by holding onto things, but is now starting to venture out by walking without holding onto anything. It’s fun watching her. She smiles and is so proud of herself.

Almost Walking from xiaoniu on Vimeo.

I can hardly believe that she’s already one year old. She’s such an amazing girl and so different than Emelia. She’s learned a few tricks from Emelia, especially when it comes to throwing a fit, but her personality can be so much fun. She’s really a fun loving, friendly person. I’m very proud to have her as my daughter.

Newly born Caitlin (two hours old):

Six months old (held by Jessie at mom’s 50th birthday party).

Today, one year old Caitlin (with a mouthfull of food).

Opening her presents and cards (as best as she could)

Fun loving little girl. She fits right in.

Happy Birthday First Baby-girl!

I can finally say that Emelia is potty trained. I forget how long she has been using the potty regularly, but I would have to say it has been for weeks now. We had a few days of dealing with a number 2 problem, but after getting over that she’s been completely trained. We still put a diaper on her at night and on long car rides for the time being, but she absolutely doesn’t like sitting in a wet diaper. She puts up quite a fight if she has to use her diaper (like while in the car).

We’re both very proud of her and very happy about having one less diaper to change. We still have to help with cleanup, but it is far easier than a messy diaper.

(I know, I know, 9 days have past since James’ birthday, but I haven’t had the ambition to post anything lately. Better late than never).

I can hardly believe he’s already five, but James is officially school age. He looks so big and mature these days. It’s hard enough to believe that we used to carry Emelia around in our arms, but it’s very difficult to remember the days that we used to babysit James in our apartment.

Caitlin reached eleven months old today. She’s quite the girl. I still say it’s like somebody turned on a switch. The past two months she’s really matured and has become incredibly active and interactive. It’s amazing to watch and she has quite the personality. Our only issue with her is finishing the transition into the crib. She sleeps there just fine, but she still wants to nurse. I think we’ll be able to finish up the transition once she’s weened (my fingers are crossed).

Emelia is doing well with her potty training, but has had her share of accidents. The daycare teachers have said that she has done extremely well and for almost two weeks has not had an accident. That is, until today when she had two. At home she is usually good, but going number 2 in the potty is a big step and she isn’t quite ready yet. Our goal is to work on that, but also to keep her from doing that in her undies. It’s not like a diaper.

Waking up Christmas morning.

Christmas Morning 2009 from xiaoniu on Vimeo.

Inchworm in action

Inchworm from xiaoniu on Vimeo.