New Baby Alert: Ella Grace

Your family has grown with the addition of a baby girl! She was born last night at 11:30 P.M. Harry is a little over three years old now, and has been eagerly awaiting the baby's birth. Harry holds and rocks the baby, and even feeds her with a bottle of pre-pumped breast milk or formula. Harry is fascinated with the baby and tells everyone about her. You notice as the weeks go by that Harry likes to imitate Ella Grace's sounds and movements, and enjoys play-acting a baby role. He sometimes seems to be regressing and becoming more demanding and whiny, and less cooperative, but other times prides himself on being a competent older sibling.

Monsters! Ghosts! Nightmares!!

Harry is sometimes afraid of monsters under the bed or in the closet. He has trouble getting to sleep at night, and even when he does, he sometimes shows up tugging on your sleeve at 2:00 in the morning, wanting to sleep in your room.

You listen to his fears, turn on the lights, and look for the monster. Eventually, you suggest that there is no monster, that it must have been his imagination, and that monsters are not real. You then settle him back into his own bed with some quiet conversation or a story

Harry Development

Physical Progress

Weight: 33 pounds
Height: 40 inches
Teeth: full set of baby teeth
Abilities:

sleep through the night
dresses himself
can use the toilet (with a little help)
throws ball overhead
hops on one foot
feed himself

Big News!!

So I have big news! 

I'm pregnant again! Woohoo!

"You are holding off on telling Harry for a while until the pregnancy become more noticeable. But sooner or later you'll have to face the inevitable question of 3-year old inquiring minds: "how did the baby get in there?""(My Virtual Child).

Any suggestions on how to explain this to a child? Anyone else in this situation? Share your insight and experience in the comments section below! 

Play date

Today we hosted our first toddler social play. A group of mama's brought their two year olds for a little play time session! It was really special and a great opportunity for Harry to develop his social skills with those who maybe his peers in preschool! Who knows maybe he will find his best friend?! While the mom chatted, took pictures and sipped on some chamomile tea the toddlers were playing with their toy cars and trains. It was nice to see them imitate each other and making 'vroom vroom' sounds! We hope to do this again some day!  

Happy 2nd Birthday Harry jr.

Happy birthday my dearest Harry! 🎁

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!

I'd like to request you to put down the hot chocolate/ ginger bread latte/ eggnog or any other Christmas infused beverages you maybe sipping one now. I have another hilarious video from the Jimmy Kimmel show! Ah the joys of having kids!

 

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you all have been nice:)