There's no turning back now. "Project: Tile-My-Guest-Bathroom-Floor-Quickly" is underway! I carefully removed the vinyl flooring and baseboards in my guest bathroom yesterday. While a couple of years have passed since I tiled our fireplace hearth, the kitchen floor, and master bathroom floor, I am anxious to get back to it. I will keep you posted on my progress daily... (hopefully, it will not bore you?)
Daphne continues to eat well and gain weight albeit slowly. Just shy of 7 months old, Daphne now weighs 15 1/2 pounds. She's quite petite compared to other babies her age. No worries, she's healthy and happy.
Daphne loves to flap her arms up and down like a bird when she is sitting up on the floor (and grinning/chuckling). I will try to create a YouTube video to show you her new trick!
Daphne has been turning away from green beans (baby food puree). Maybe, she will grow into liking them (an acquired taste perhaps)? I'm trying to convince Daphne that she will grow up to dislike peaches, mushrooms, and raisins, but so far it's not working. She loves peaches. Oh well, I suppose I am in the minority.
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Thursday
Tuesday
September 16
Fairly sizable milestone: Daphne can now sit up on her own without falling over. In fact, she prefers sitting up, looking around the room, and delivering smiles of satisfaction to Mommy & Daddy...
Here are a few pictures from Sunday:
One of the many websites operated by my employer was relaunched today with a new "look and feel". If you want to view what I have been working on the past three months, please check out JTV Watches and browse through the content. Well, I am pooped and in need of some rest and relaxation...
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Here are a few pictures from Sunday:
One of the many websites operated by my employer was relaunched today with a new "look and feel". If you want to view what I have been working on the past three months, please check out JTV Watches and browse through the content. Well, I am pooped and in need of some rest and relaxation...
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Saturday
September 13
After mowing the yard and working outside early this morning, I helped Jennie clean the house (dusting, vacuuming, hauling trash to the dump, etc). Funny how we tend to rest up during the work week, and wear ourselves out on the weekend, eh? Nearing 36 years of age, I am really starting to feel old. These days whenever I mow the yard, the only way to soothe these old bones is a handful of Ibuprofen and a one-hour power nap.
Daphne ate three meals today! We weighed her this morning and unfortunately she is still 15.0 pounds (same as last week). Hmmm, she does feel heavier with each passing day. At her last check up, the doctor told Jennie not to worry about Daphne's weight -- Daphne will let us know when she is full, so feed her generous portions of baby food, rice cereal, and breast milk.
Tomorrow, I hope to rest my aching body in between trimming the shrubs and weeding the mulch beds. Time permitting, Jennie, Daphne, and I need to agree on a tile color for our guest bathroom. Before the weather gets too cold, I would like to lay some tile (~55 square feet). Finally, our laundry room will be the only non-carpeted room needing tile. Oh well, as a friend of mine once said, "you can only polish a turd so much..." hehehe
Have a wonderful weekend!
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Daphne ate three meals today! We weighed her this morning and unfortunately she is still 15.0 pounds (same as last week). Hmmm, she does feel heavier with each passing day. At her last check up, the doctor told Jennie not to worry about Daphne's weight -- Daphne will let us know when she is full, so feed her generous portions of baby food, rice cereal, and breast milk.
Tomorrow, I hope to rest my aching body in between trimming the shrubs and weeding the mulch beds. Time permitting, Jennie, Daphne, and I need to agree on a tile color for our guest bathroom. Before the weather gets too cold, I would like to lay some tile (~55 square feet). Finally, our laundry room will be the only non-carpeted room needing tile. Oh well, as a friend of mine once said, "you can only polish a turd so much..." hehehe
Have a wonderful weekend!
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Thursday
September 11
Today marks the 7th anniversary of 9/11; a plaintive day in our history not soon forgotten.
Jennie entered her 14th week of pregnancy a year ago today. And now, our happy little daffodil is 6 1/2 months old. Time sure does fly!
Daphne gulped down a healthy helping of butternut squash and prune puree for supper. We are pleased with her increasing appetite and enthusiasm for eating. My petite princess can really pack away some food in her tummy.
Daphne visited her grandparents this afternoon while Jennie grocery shopped. Hamming it up and crawling on the floor, Daphne loves visiting my parents-in-law. She did scare Jennie on the car ride home with her strange cries (apparently she was beyond exhaustion and fell fast asleep upon arriving home). Daphne is now curled up in her crib like a turtle with her tush high in the air and her hands tucked under her torso.
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Jennie entered her 14th week of pregnancy a year ago today. And now, our happy little daffodil is 6 1/2 months old. Time sure does fly!
Daphne gulped down a healthy helping of butternut squash and prune puree for supper. We are pleased with her increasing appetite and enthusiasm for eating. My petite princess can really pack away some food in her tummy.
Daphne visited her grandparents this afternoon while Jennie grocery shopped. Hamming it up and crawling on the floor, Daphne loves visiting my parents-in-law. She did scare Jennie on the car ride home with her strange cries (apparently she was beyond exhaustion and fell fast asleep upon arriving home). Daphne is now curled up in her crib like a turtle with her tush high in the air and her hands tucked under her torso.
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Wednesday
September 10
Daphne, the wiggle-worm, has officially become mobile. Well, she crawls a few paces and then tuckers out to rest. In due time, she will build up her endurance and have calluses on her knees.
Jennie has a huge "honey-do" chore list for me to tackle today on my day off. I will leave you with these photos as I do my chores:
Look what I can do!
Crawling is a piece of cake...
Relaxing with my toes
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Jennie has a huge "honey-do" chore list for me to tackle today on my day off. I will leave you with these photos as I do my chores:
Look what I can do!
Crawling is a piece of cake...
Relaxing with my toes
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Monday
September 8
Major Milestone Alert: Daphne officially crawled forward today at 6 months, 1 week, and 3 days of age. For the past few weeks, she has teased us with sideways and reverse crawling. Before you know it, she will be getting into everything!
Daphne weighed in at 15.0 pounds on Saturday morning. Steadily gaining weight, the introduction of baby food coupled with breast milk and rice cereal is helping Daphne grow big and strong. On the other hand, our little sack of potatoes has begun producing regular, fully-formed fecal surprises for us -- the biggest downfall of eating solids. Yuck! Anyone know where I can buy a military-grade gas mask? hehehe
Enjoy some new photos:
Daddy & Daphne watching TV
Carrots are G-r-r-r-r-r-r-e-a-t!
Daphne loves her new high chair...
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Daphne weighed in at 15.0 pounds on Saturday morning. Steadily gaining weight, the introduction of baby food coupled with breast milk and rice cereal is helping Daphne grow big and strong. On the other hand, our little sack of potatoes has begun producing regular, fully-formed fecal surprises for us -- the biggest downfall of eating solids. Yuck! Anyone know where I can buy a military-grade gas mask? hehehe
Enjoy some new photos:
Daddy & Daphne watching TV
Carrots are G-r-r-r-r-r-r-e-a-t!
Daphne loves her new high chair...
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Saturday
September 6
Milestone alert: This morning I lowered Daphne's crib from the highest setting to the middle one. At the highest level, she can reach the hanging toys on the mobile with the tippy-tips of her fingers.
Daphne has a humorous way of almost sitting up in her crib; it almost appears like she's preparing to breakdance. When Daphne begins her routine, she quickly topples over on her back and brings her feet up to her mouth.
Keeping socks on Daphne is a chore! She loves sucking on her tiny little piggies so much that she removes her socks whenever we turn around.
Other than mumbling for an hour at a time (testing out her newly found voice), she thoroughly enjoys staring at herself in the mirror. Daphne continually kicks with excitement and smiles at her reflection (it never gets old to her).
On all fours, ready to crawl
Who's that baby in the mirror?
Preparing to breakdance!
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Daphne has a humorous way of almost sitting up in her crib; it almost appears like she's preparing to breakdance. When Daphne begins her routine, she quickly topples over on her back and brings her feet up to her mouth.
Keeping socks on Daphne is a chore! She loves sucking on her tiny little piggies so much that she removes her socks whenever we turn around.
Other than mumbling for an hour at a time (testing out her newly found voice), she thoroughly enjoys staring at herself in the mirror. Daphne continually kicks with excitement and smiles at her reflection (it never gets old to her).
On all fours, ready to crawl
Who's that baby in the mirror?
Preparing to breakdance!
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Thursday
September 4
At 3:29 am CST today, my youngest sister gave birth to my niece in North Carolina. Congratulations to Lance and Daina on the arrival of Kylie Paige Barber (8 pounds, 4 ounces and 20 inches long)! Lance should arrive home from Iraq in another month or so. I know he will be anxious to see his new daughter.
Many thanks to Grammy & Grampy Aston for buying Daphne an Evenflo High Chair yesterday. I carefully assembled it last night and Daphne has already christened it with carrots and pears.
Excessive drainage notwithstanding, Daphne appears to be getting healthy again and has been in a great mood throughout her illness (common cold).
I will post some new photos (and possibly some video) this weekend.
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Many thanks to Grammy & Grampy Aston for buying Daphne an Evenflo High Chair yesterday. I carefully assembled it last night and Daphne has already christened it with carrots and pears.
Excessive drainage notwithstanding, Daphne appears to be getting healthy again and has been in a great mood throughout her illness (common cold).
I will post some new photos (and possibly some video) this weekend.
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Wednesday
September 3
I fed Daphne baby food carrots for the first time today. So far, she loves all of the veggies (sweet potatoes, peas, carrots)! I really enjoy having Wednesdays off from work to spend the day with my little pooh bear (and Jennie, too).
While Daphne's summer cold has not affected her mood (she's still full of smiles and hugs), her inability to breathe (nostrils constantly clogged up) has completely messed up her nap schedule. My little daffodil sneezed carrots all over me today during her feeding. And then, she voices her displeasure as I wipe her runny nose. Poor thing, I really want her to get well soon.
My younger sister, Daina, is giving birth to my niece, Kylie, today. She was admitted to the hospital late last night and I will be an uncle any time now...
Daphne, the sleeping turtle
Dave, Jennie, and Daphne strolling before the Tropical Storm Fay unleashes her wrath...
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
While Daphne's summer cold has not affected her mood (she's still full of smiles and hugs), her inability to breathe (nostrils constantly clogged up) has completely messed up her nap schedule. My little daffodil sneezed carrots all over me today during her feeding. And then, she voices her displeasure as I wipe her runny nose. Poor thing, I really want her to get well soon.
My younger sister, Daina, is giving birth to my niece, Kylie, today. She was admitted to the hospital late last night and I will be an uncle any time now...
Daphne, the sleeping turtle
Dave, Jennie, and Daphne strolling before the Tropical Storm Fay unleashes her wrath...
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Monday
September 1
Happy Labor Day!
Daphne woke us up this morning by crying furiously at 2:30 and 5 am. Sniffling and coughing up phlegm, Daphne is sick with a summer cold. We believe she became infected during her doctor visit last Friday. No worries; I am sure this is only the beginning of many illnesses to come over the next few years...
Hopefully, you roasted some wieners, grilled some burgers, and devoured some homemade apple pie today while celebrating Labor Day with your loved ones.
Daphne seems to really enjoy eating her sweet potatoes and peas. Next up, carrots.
Ready for some dinner!
Daddy makes peas taste good...
Why is there a green donut on my head?
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
Daphne woke us up this morning by crying furiously at 2:30 and 5 am. Sniffling and coughing up phlegm, Daphne is sick with a summer cold. We believe she became infected during her doctor visit last Friday. No worries; I am sure this is only the beginning of many illnesses to come over the next few years...
Hopefully, you roasted some wieners, grilled some burgers, and devoured some homemade apple pie today while celebrating Labor Day with your loved ones.
Daphne seems to really enjoy eating her sweet potatoes and peas. Next up, carrots.
Ready for some dinner!
Daddy makes peas taste good...
Why is there a green donut on my head?
Until tomorrow,
Dave T.
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