Friday, October 14, 2005
Pumpkin Patch
Ryan is running around in circles because we are going to see Erin and Ben. I think he is more excited about seeing "friend Ben" than Erin, sorry chica ;-) We are going to the pumpkin farm. Hopefully we will get some cute pictures.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Results
The poll has been pretty stagnant for about a day, so I'm thinking these are the final results.
Lily 25%
Hannah 15%
Abigail, Diana 12%
Grace 10%
Taylor, Lillian 5%
Amber, Ashley, Danielle, Hailey, Marie, Morgan 2%
Isabel, Jasmine, Samantha 0%
It's interesting how the poll has helped me figure out my own feelings a little more. When Hannah was in the lead I felt a little disappointed. When Lily pulled up and took the lead I was pleased. I've known from the beginning that Lily was probably my favorite. When I talked to my mom right after the ultrasound I told her we were leaning toward Lily for a girl. Now I wonder since Lily has the most votes does that mean it will be too popular? Ack, it's so hard to choose a name! When I was pregnant with Ryan we had a girl's name picked out. He would have been Hailey Marie. It just didn't feel right this time. I still love the name, so I'm not sure why I don't feel right about it. I think right now we are thinking Lily(or something that has the nickname Lily, but more options) Marie or Lily Grace. We might totally change our minds though. We'll see.
Lily 25%
Hannah 15%
Abigail, Diana 12%
Grace 10%
Taylor, Lillian 5%
Amber, Ashley, Danielle, Hailey, Marie, Morgan 2%
Isabel, Jasmine, Samantha 0%
It's interesting how the poll has helped me figure out my own feelings a little more. When Hannah was in the lead I felt a little disappointed. When Lily pulled up and took the lead I was pleased. I've known from the beginning that Lily was probably my favorite. When I talked to my mom right after the ultrasound I told her we were leaning toward Lily for a girl. Now I wonder since Lily has the most votes does that mean it will be too popular? Ack, it's so hard to choose a name! When I was pregnant with Ryan we had a girl's name picked out. He would have been Hailey Marie. It just didn't feel right this time. I still love the name, so I'm not sure why I don't feel right about it. I think right now we are thinking Lily(or something that has the nickname Lily, but more options) Marie or Lily Grace. We might totally change our minds though. We'll see.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Why a Lovey?
Christina asked why I want a lovey for Ryan after my last post. I started to explain it in my comments, but the answer got pretty long and I thought it deserved it's own post.
At first I did a little bit of encouraging with different animals because I'm pregnant. I read an article that said children who interact with dolls relate better to a baby sibling. I figured if he developed an attachment to an animal it would have similar benefits. Plus that means I don't have to have the "I want to buy a doll for our little boy" talk with Jay. I wasn't really worried about it at first. I thought 'what could it hurt' and 'if it doesn't happen...oh, well' all at the same time. Before Ryan didn't pay any attention to his stuffed animals except on rare occasion he would bring one of the ones that sings to an adult for them to squeeze. When he started showing a bit of interest in his animals right after I read that article I thought it was a great opportunity to try it out. So I encouraged him by noticing and asking him about his animals when he picked them up. I think once I asked him if he wanted to take Huggy Bear to bed. He said no and I dropped it. At some point during the talking about his animals he was hugging the bear and I said, 'That bear is very huggable. Do you think we should call him Huggy Bear?' Ryan said yes and gave him a big hug. It wasn't until the attachment with Doggy that I really stepped up the mission. I started asking him if he wanted Huggy Bear at story time, then he would take HB to bed. Pretty soon he was asking for Huggy Bear. Now he gives Huggy Bear some of his drinks, feeds him snack sometimes and shows him airplanes and other interesting things.
I guess the short answer is I really wanted him to have it so he wouldn't have the problems with Doggy, but I had thought it might be nice if he had one to "practice" loving a little sibling.
At first I did a little bit of encouraging with different animals because I'm pregnant. I read an article that said children who interact with dolls relate better to a baby sibling. I figured if he developed an attachment to an animal it would have similar benefits. Plus that means I don't have to have the "I want to buy a doll for our little boy" talk with Jay. I wasn't really worried about it at first. I thought 'what could it hurt' and 'if it doesn't happen...oh, well' all at the same time. Before Ryan didn't pay any attention to his stuffed animals except on rare occasion he would bring one of the ones that sings to an adult for them to squeeze. When he started showing a bit of interest in his animals right after I read that article I thought it was a great opportunity to try it out. So I encouraged him by noticing and asking him about his animals when he picked them up. I think once I asked him if he wanted to take Huggy Bear to bed. He said no and I dropped it. At some point during the talking about his animals he was hugging the bear and I said, 'That bear is very huggable. Do you think we should call him Huggy Bear?' Ryan said yes and gave him a big hug. It wasn't until the attachment with Doggy that I really stepped up the mission. I started asking him if he wanted Huggy Bear at story time, then he would take HB to bed. Pretty soon he was asking for Huggy Bear. Now he gives Huggy Bear some of his drinks, feeds him snack sometimes and shows him airplanes and other interesting things.
I guess the short answer is I really wanted him to have it so he wouldn't have the problems with Doggy, but I had thought it might be nice if he had one to "practice" loving a little sibling.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Lovey Update
So, remember when Ryan fell in love with Zach's dog? I mentioned an interest in a soft teddy bear that Ryan got for Valentine's Day. I have managed to foster that relationship into a more significant one. The bear is now affectionately known as "Huggy Bear." Ryan takes huggy bear to bed and holds him for stories. He asks for Huggy Bear, he hugs and loves on him. Today he heard and airplane so he went to get Huggy Bear, brought him to the window, held him up and said, "See the airplane, Huggy Bear?" All together now..."Awwww." I'm so glad he has his own special stuffed animal now.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Half Way!
I realized when I was Google chatting with Erin today that I am half way done! I've been thinking all week that I was more than half way done at this point with Ryan:-) I'm actually hoping this one goes a little past the due date into March, but don't quote me on that in 4 months;-)