First Dentist Visit!

Aunt Jamel thought Layla should be seen by a dentist. Our pediatrician had stated not until after 2 however Jamel's experience this can be too late. She has seen some kids that already have issues by their first visit. So we took Layla and her teeth were great! The large gap between her two front teeth will probably be there when her adult teeth come in, which sucks because it is pretty big. Layla sat so well and let her Aunt look as long as she needed to.

Yo Gaba Gaba live!!

One Tuesday afternoon I was sitting listening to Layla walk around saying "Diba Diba Diba" and thought I think Yo Gaba Gaba live is coming to Raleigh soon. You see Layla has fallen in love with this show. We don't want her to watch a lot of T.V but I am not against some. And she has chosen this one, will sit for 5minutes straight and watch it!

So off to the computer I went to see when, just to find out it was today at 6 down town Raleigh. Thank fully as I was reading it Jatovi walked in it was 4:44. So I told him and asked him if he thought we could get there by 5:30 since the web site stated the box office closed then. Of course ever positive Jatovi said sure lets go. So we were in the car and on our way, during rush hour. I of course gave up several times during the drive and said lets just go home we are never going to make it by 5:30. Jatovi then said maybe you can buy tickets right up to show time, so we will just try to get there by 6. I had given up, but sat there on edge, I really wanted Layla to see this. Jatovi dropped me off close to the door at 5:43 and in I ran. The box office was open!! In fact it was quicker to be buying tickets then because the pick up ticket line was like 50 people and but tickets now line...2 people!

So we go tickets and were off. It was worth every bit of running and stress. Layla loved it. At first just quite and taking things in, but after a bit she was dancing with all the other kids. Priceless.

Halloween

Halloween 2011 was a rainy one. Aunt Janora was int own so we went to Aunt Jamels and hung out with the big kids. Layla wasn't so sure of the masks but did enjoy watching them get dressed up. Layla was Minnie mouse and was so adorable. It was raining so we went out with the others but only went to 3 houses. That was enough, she didn't need to get a bunch of candy this year. She seemed to love it. Next year will only be better!!

18 months...I can't believe it

Our sweet girl is growing up...18 months. I can not believe that our "baby" is a little girl now. Layla has turned into an average toddler, full of fun, tantrums, and falls! She continues to have no fear climbing and crawling on everything and anything. She has had her fair share of bruises on her legs and even her face. Her 18month appointment had her weighing in at 26.4lbs(fully dressed, diaper and all) and 33 inches. That is 75%in weight and 83% in height, so is consistently big! She had 2 needles at this appointment and did NOT cry....it is kinda weird to me that she doesn't cry with needles anymore? She is right on track with her development, no concerns. The doctor suggested we start potty training her....I thinks it's too early. But we did go buy her a potty, but no pee yet.

Layla continues to have more and more words. I really can't even tell you how many at this point...but we are having a much easier time communicating with her. And if Layla doesn't like what you are telling her she is not above throwing herself to the floor and crying. Most times it is just plain funny but sometimes it drives me crazy. Thankfully it doesn't happen a lot, but if she is tired watch out. Just like her Mommy, the girl needs her sleep. She still sleeps at least 12 hours a night with a afternoon nap. She is completely feeding herself, although this can be messy. But she is to independent for help, and she loves using her spoon. Her two biggest issues with life...the car and her bath have both gotten sooooo much better! She doesn't cry EVERY TIME we get in the car and she even seems to enjoy her bath, hair wash and all. This makes life so much better because I could have cried with her it drove me so nuts.

Layla loves, loves, loves school. I can't say it enough. The teachers say they love her and she is well behaved. She has never cried, except when she has to leave with us. She will put her back pack on and go to the door and say "go school". I also love my free time!

Layla's laugh through out the house is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. Jatovi is not convinced we won't have another baby. I however tell him" We created perfection the first time, why do we need to do it again"

Fun Times

Layla has been enjoying fall. The cooler weather has meant for some great out door activities.

A trip to Hillridge farm and a day at Duke Gardens!

Layla had her first pony ride! She doesn't tend to like rides but I was surprised that once the lady helped Jatovi to get her sitting on it, she stayed.

Parents Morning Out!

Layla started a parents morning out class this morning! She will go on Tuesdays and Thursday from 09:15 to 1200. She eats lunch there as well. Although I am terrified and sad all at the time to leave her with strangers I think it will be good for all of us. I plan to use my time wisely, lunch dates, shopping cleaning...the ideas are endless. How ever I really think Layla will benfit the most. She loves watching older kids and she doens't get to play with others as much as I wish. She needs to lean to share and other basic social skills. Because lets face it, her Grandparents and Jatovi and I give her what ever she wants!
The program goes until 1300 but because she is the youngest in the class I will be picking her up at 1200 for a couple of months. After the kids eat lunch at 1130 they go out to the playground. Although Layla loves the playground we do superivse her closely still. The teachers have alot of children to montior so the kids generally play on their own. The program director moved Layla up into the older class. This class is from 18 months - 3 years old. Layla along with two others kids won't be 18 months until this fall sometime so they will all get the ealry pick up until they turn 18months.
I was so proud of Layla she didn't cry at all, and boy some other kids sure did! When I picked her up both days this week the teachers said she did great and played well. Other than them taking her down from the tables that she had climbed up on:)
Her one teacher even asked me how old my other children were? I looked at her confused, she stated she was sure Layla had older siblings beacuse her speach and play were "advanced". I am sure she says that to all the parents, but it made me proud anyways!!