Horses

Christmas Time

Concert Time

Santa

I could do this with her all day.

Santa

Molly had lots of fun with Santa tonight.

Fun Time

Molly had fun with her friend Oliver today. They went to the Fun Factor which is a big bouncy machine place in Middlebury. Molly said she had a good time.

Thanksgiving

Molly was a super-super baby for Thanksgiving. A walking-eating-laughing bonanza. She became the mayor of Uncle Tyler's restaurant. HIII!!!!

Sisters

Molly is lucky to have a sister who helps with her mittens.

Molly and Daddy have been going out to breakfast every Sunday and having big fun. Daddy gets a chance to maintain his weight and Molly gets to eat chocolate chip pancakes.

Molly is really saying a lot of words now. Not putting them together yet. She is doing pretty good with her shapes and colors too. Big girl.

Bed-Time

This is Molly's routine.

• Bath with Mommy.
• Gets dressed.
• Starts yelling "Daddy!!"
• Daddy opens up the door and yells "Rah!"
• Molly screams and laughs.
• Brush teeth. Kiss Mommy and Claudia.
• "Time to read books!" She runs to her room.
• We read three books. In the past few weeks I've noticed she is reading with me. Saying a lot of the words. Language is moving fast.
• "Time to say goodnight to your pictures". She walks over and says "Night-Night" to all her pictures.
• I pick her up and say "Night-Night".
• Molly says "Night-night" as I put her in bed.
• She lets out a really, really heavy sigh.
• That's it.

Weekend

Molly got her H1NI shot yesterday. Needs booster in 4 weeks. Big crowd but it moved very well. Hopefully the shot works as there are a ton of kids sick around here.

Mimi is visiting and we are about to go out for breakfast. Molly gets up early still (5-6am) but she is sleeping great and goes to bed really well (night-night).

Horse

Jump

Words

Molly is definitely talking much more. She "knows" 50-100 words at this point. Back, knee, Abby, Mimi, Nose, etc... She loves to talk and say hi still. If we are out it feels like she is running for Mayor (HI!!!!!).

She is certainly getting up early again, which Mommy L-O-V-E-S! She was sleeping until 6:30-7:00 but is back at 5:00-5:30 many days. She nearly always sleeps through the night which is great. She seems to be eating better, though certainly not enough. Hopefully if she eats more she might sleep more. She has a ton of teeth coming in which doesn't help the sleeping.

All in all, a pretty happy kid.

Pictures

Mommy's birthday present was getting pictures taken. It took awhile to happen as we got moved by rain two times. But the pictures turned out great.

Gotta have your sunglasses!

It was REALLY windy during our trip to Vegas. I think Molly thought she was going to blow away!




Molly was lucky to have such a helpful big sister on her first trip to see Grandpa

Molly really enjoyed visiting her Grandpa and experiencing Las Vegas like no other baby! She enjoyed the strip at 3:30 in the morning, loved throwing coins in all the fountains and being able to press all the elevator buttons herself :)
Some of her favorite things were being able to walk along the inside of the pools (they had benches for sitting), dancing - they had lots of music and the Shark Reef. She could have sat and watched the fishes for HOURS. She was mesmerized!

Phone Bill

Running Time

Horse Time

Whoopi!

Merry-Go-Round

Molly rode the Merry-Go-Round today all by herself! Big girl.

Super Runner

Molly had fun with Daddy and the Happy Girls at Cross Country practice this morning. We stopped and got her a doughnut on the way which she enjoyed. She had fun eating and playing while the kids warmed up. She also worked on her pull-ups and sit-ups. She was a big hit.

We have a big photo session scheduled this Saturday (Mommy's birthday present). Molly felt it prudent to bang the bridge of her nose really hard a few days ago. Hopefully it clears up.

The Director

Talking?

Molly is adding more words including "Apple" and "claudia". Claudia is tough to say and she kind of says "Gah-Goah". But she is trying.

Molly is definitely running at this point, although she loses her balance. She also loves swimming and marching around playing her instrument. She does pretty well on the harmonica and the piano.

Vacation

Grandma looked at the pictures from Wildwood when we returned and said "Hey--I think we stayed there 35 years ago". I guess Kasey was just drawn to it.

Well, it hasn't changed. Not at all. Except the price.

Virginia

Nobody has blown more kisses than Molly did on this trip. She met every single person at Busch Gardens, in Virginia, and at Wildwood. She met everybody with a nice "Hi!" and a wave. If she saw them across the road from the hotel it was "HI!!!!!!".

She was one tired bunny for most of the trip.

Growing

We measured Molly and she has grown about five inches since February. She doesn't weigh a whole lot more however. She is just starting to run.

She had a tough time getting to bed tonight and here comes the lightning storm (!!).

Things Molly loves:

Mommy

Swimming

Going really fast (but not too fast!)

Bananas!!

Her sister

Her babies

Abby

Vacation

Molly was old enough to have some fun in Vermont. She really liked going on the float with Mommy. She would lay back and relax and float. Molly had a lot of fun going out for food and playing. She was really polite and said Hi and Bye and blew lots of kisses to everyone.

She laughed pretty much the whole time, but it was a lot of work being a baby in Vermont.

Vacation

We're home from Vermont. Molly had a great time. Pictures being posted to flickr. I'll try to psot stories later.

Doctor

Molly visited the doctor and everything checked out OK. She is on the 25-50% weight/height track. She still eats off and on, but it has stabilized a bit. We only need to check out her birthmark at the other doctor as it hasnt seemed to reduce yet.

She may be the happiest baby ever. One crazy girl.

Molly

Molly has been having fun clearing the table. She loves to take things to the garbage or the refrigerator. She is growing fast.

Angel

Molly is a good walker and likes her angel wings. Molly had a great day today (most days are great for Molly) and had lots of fun looking at Art at Yale and eating Cupcakes.

Last night Molly went to the St. Rose Carnival in Newtown and had big fun on the Dumbo ride.

Cows

Molly could watch cows all day.

Pennsylvania

Molly really enjoyed running around in Pennsylvania. She loves riding the tractor and she even sat on Wendy the horse.

Of course, the sprinkler might be her favorite.

Lots of pictures on the flickr site.

Weight

Molly weighed 21.4 lbs last night. Still a wee little girl. She is constantly moving and pretty much goes full speed all day. And she just doesn't really eat that much. We will keep working on it. Hard to build healthy habits while balancing her calorie needs.

She loves her books. Aunt Tootie has supplied us with enough books for an army.

Molly, Molly, Molly

Molly loves a parade. Molly loves just about everything.

Talking

Molly is starting to talk more and more. I think she says at this point:

• All Done.
• Foul Ball
• MAMA
• Daddda
• Ball
• Book

She pretty much laughs all day. Molly is off to Cape Cod for two days.

Morning

Molly is having lots of fun talking now.  Her favorite word is definitely "MAMA!"

Pictures

Lots of pictures posted, mostly Molly, to flickr.

Molly Faces

Molly had a good time at the Farmers Market in New Haven today.  She was a good traveller.  She also went with Daddy to track practice.  She didn't play a lot and spent most of the practice in the backpack but she was a big hit.

Molly weighed a bit over 20lbs at the doctors yesterday.  Still tiny.  Almost certainly left handed as well.  At least for now.

Concert

Molly went to her cousin Riley's concert last night.  Molly was a very good girl and listened very well.  She weighed 21lbs last night and is heading into doctor today for weight check.  She certainly seems to be doing well (talking, walking, grasping, etc..) but still important to check as she has been so tiny.

Mommy has had a rough week with her back and the kids have been really good and patient lately. We are lucky to have good kids.  

Foul Ball

Molly is watching the baseball game and yelling "Foul Ball".

Mother's Day

Growing Girl

On her 13 month birthday Molly is officially a walker.  She has made the switch and can walk without assistance.  She also has started saying "All Done" (or "YaYa"...) when she is done with her food.

Today we got our swingset.  More on that later.  Molly likes it a lot. 

Eating

We get another weight check soon.  Molly still tiny, but she seems to be eating better.  She gets her PediaSure to drink which has helped.  Some days she just goes to town and eats a ton.  She is just starting to form real words which will help her explain more when she is hungry.

She is generally sleeping straight from around 8:30pm to 5:30am or so every day.  Big improvement.

She rode the boats at Quassy with her sister the other day.  We wish we had the camera for it.  Classic face when the boat started moving.

We are working on expanding both of their food choices a bit.  Claudia needs to get some more vegetables.

The Molinator

Molly went to Quassy today and rode the Merry-go-Round. Such a big girl.

She also likes to get really wet.

Noises she can make:

"Molly-whats a lion say"  Rah

"Molly-whats a cow say"  Booo

"Molly-whats a duck say" Quack

At Mimi's

Walking Girl

Cousins

Sick

Probably ear infection for Molly. She had her one year appointment yesterday. Heading back in two weeks when she feels better to go over the weight issue. Needs to eat and drink!

One Year Old!

Molly is one on Monday. We had her first party tonight and she had lots of fun opening gifts from family. She also dug into her cake pretty well.

Everyone is a bit sick but we think Claudia should be a little better tomorrow. Hopefully Molly can weather the storm. She has her doctors appointment on Tuesday. We need a few days of good eating!

Funny Molly

Funny baby

Molly might be the funniest baby around.  I will try to get up video of her and her tongue sticking out routine.  She laughs all day (unless its cranky day, of course).

We had a few days of good eating.  Hope to keep it up.  She needs it.

We can't believe she is almost one year old....

Big Fun

Hair-do

Sleep? Eat?

Molly needs to gain weight again.  She really isn't eating enough and is only weighing 19lbs.  We are trying many different things.  On a probably related note she is sleeping until around 4:30am each night.  If we fix one of these we probably fix the other.

About a month ago she was eating everything in sight.  

Cough?

Claudia has been a bit sick and we think Molly has a bit of a cough as well.  However, Molly likes to play a coughing game where she imitates anybody with a cough so we aren't completely sure.  Molly is definitely the comedian in the group.

Without question she said "Da-Da" yesterday and I think she address Claudia every so often.  Her baby doll is her inseparable buddy at this point.  

Piano Girl

Sleeping

Molly has kind of returned to her old sleeping habits.  She's trying, but just can't quite get it right.  Mommy is definitely taking the brunt of this.

But, she is still very happy.  She is eating a ton and having lots of fun.  We enjoy watching her nod yes or no.

Valentine

Molly is sleeping much better.  She goes to sleep very easily every night at around 8:30pm and sleeps straight through....until 4:45am.  Every day.  Can't figure out if that is her natural rhythm or if some sound goes off at 4:45am every day.

Molly definitely nods when she wants something (usually to read a book).  She is walking much smoother in her walker.  She eats mostly our meals now, and she eats a ton and is gaining the weight she needed (and more).  She is also doing a very cute peek-a-boo.

She is a very, very happy baby.

Standing

Crazy Girl

Molly had her first emergency room visit today.  She might have swallowed something so the doctor wanted an X-Ray.  Well, we don't think she swallowed anything at this point.  She is absolutely fine, but tired.  She was a real trooper.  

Standing?

Molly crawled up the stairs on Sunday.  She also stood for a brief period all by herself.  She ate a ton at our Super Bowl party.

She loves to say "Rah".  She will sit reading her books and we will hear from the other room "Rah" whenever she hits a lion on the pages.

Lion

Piano Girl

Sleep

I'm not sure, but I think Molly slept through the night (until 6am anyway).  Must confirm.  She really struggles with sleep.

She did this yesterday:

"Molly, what does a lion say?"

"RAAAHHHHH"

Weight

There is no question that Molly is gaining weight.  Phew.  She is eating like crazy and eats almost all the foods we eat now.  

We are getting the first inklings of word attempts (Claudia=da, etc..).  

Walking Girl

Weight Check

Molly had her 9 month appointment Friday and did really well.  Claudia went with her to make sure everything went OK.  She hasn't gained any weight, but everything seems healthy and happy.  She is at 17 lbs and she needs to gain about a pound this month or we get to go back for another visit.  She is 27 inches long/tall.