The Henderson Family: Big Girl Alert!

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Big Girl Alert!

Okay, so I know I have to still post on Delaney and Katie's Parent-Teacher Conferences, and I will. But for now I have to brag on our youngest. She is becoming a big girl! This past week we have transitioned her into her "big girl" bed and she has been adjusting very well to it. She loved it when we first put it up in the girls' room and was so excited and knew it was her bed.

The first night we tried it didn't work. We had her in Delaney and Katie's room, and she just cried and tried to get out of the room, Delaney was crying because she was scared there might be ghosts, and it was, well, just a mess. When Peter and I went back in, Katie says "Should I just go sleep in the crib?" Too funny. So, we ended up not going through with it that night and decided it might be best to get her used to her new bed in her room, so back in the crib she went.

The next day, at nap time, Rowe cried for over an hour. I finally went up there to settle her down and as I sang her a song, she fell asleep...so I put her in the older girls' room in the toddler bed. She slept well but woke up very scared. That night, Peter moved her bed into her room, and she freaked out again in the crib. So, as we sang her a song, she passed out in my lap and again we put her in her toddler bed. That's all it took. She was up early yesterday morning, but she slept the whole night in her bed from about 8-5am. Yesterday for nap, last night for bed, and again today for nap, Rowe has slept in her bed and has no desire for her crib anymore.

Her first nap:

Her first night:

Second Nap:

I'm so glad this went as well as it did. What a BIG girl she is! I love it. And, it makes it nice to know that she will be all good once Goy arrives.

Speaking of that...Goy should be arriving in about 5 weeks or so. So, with that, we have been getting ready. Peter put up a dresser in Rowe's room so we can put her 24 month and 2T clothes away (as our nursery furniture doesn't really fit bigger clothes well). We have the toddler bed up and Rowe transitioned. And, now I'm washing all of our newborn diapers and later will be washing the 0-3 month gender neutral clothes, towels, and bedding. I cannot believe we are down to just a little over a month!

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Delaney is eight and she is starting to really grow up on us. She is smart and caring, sensitive and competitive. She is great with her siblings; such a wondeful big sister. She loves school and reading, but not as much as playing video games and running around outside. She is in ballet for the 5th year and she is hoping to start baseball this spring.

She hate scary movies and noises and is afraid of the dark. She loves nature and all things animals. I'm surprised she hasn't asked to not eat meat. She likes jokes and tries her hardest to fit in. She knows how to push people's buttons, but also knows how to really be there for someone who is hurting. She is amazing at video games, but gets frustrated with them too.

She does well in school-both with behavior and academics. She loves Brownies and has many friends. She has the desire and determination to learn and try everything--academic, sports, etc. Just not all tv and movies.

Katie is now six and starting first grade. She is quite the young lady. She is funny and smart and sassy and determined. She can be so supportive and nice and helpful, yet also stubborn and angry. She knows what she wants and how she wants it, and is not always willing to have it any other way. She loves to cuddle and be around others. She enjoys books, tv, and Barbies. Her favorite show is Glee and she often plays Glee (pretend, that is). She loves scary things like Harry Potter and roller coasters and very kid-friendly things like Pokemon and Blue's Clues.

She is all girl...with her skirts and dresses, playing dress up, loving the color pink, and Barbies. However, don't be surprised if you find her climbing a tree or wrestling with the neighbor. Her vocabulary is amazing, but not as much as her imagination. Her favorite foods are nutella and jelly sandwiches, butter noodles, yogurt, and apples. What is she most looking forward to this year? Learning how to read.

Rowena is three and is getting so mature! Her language, vocabulary, and speech is amazing, and it's almost like it developed over night! She asks questions and will tell you how it is. She is funny and she cracks us up. She loves to watch TV and movies and it is surprising the various genres she will pay attention to for long periods of time. She loves to "play toys" and it is fun to watch her play pretend and make the toys talk and walk. She's getting very good at video games--Mario Party on GameCube is her favorite right now. She also loves to cook and bake.

She's excited to start school in the fall. She knows her alphabet and can identify some letters with words. She can count to 14 and then skips to 17. She can also recognize her numbers too. She loves to play games; some of her favorites are Candyland, Go Fish, and SkipBo. She loves crafts, going for walks, and playing at the park. She loves her friends, and even more-her siblings. She wants to do everything her sisters do, and help Charlie whenever possible. She can be very sweet and loving yet fiesty and determined.

Charlie is one. Can you believe it? We can't either! He's walking and climbing and loves to get into things. He loves cords, and drapes them around his neck like a scarf. He likes to climb onto the table and then just smiles at you. He knows when things are off-limits and will wait until you are watching before he starts, just to hear you say, "no, no, Charlie" then he'll smile and walk away. He loves to tease and play tag. He lovs swings and slides, and being outside. He laughs and cries and that's about all you hear from him.

The boy loves to eat and enjoys his milk or juice. He's tiny and quiet, but he is ever so sweet and fun. We love our Little Charlie Boo-Boo.