The ER

Hannah's starting to feel better, but not before she got much MUCH worse. She ended up in the ER twice. Once on Saturday night, and once Sunday night. Both times they had to insert an IV and give her fluids because she was starting to get very dehydrated.

She is getting back to normal now. Eating a little, and drinking, even if it is under duress. The worst part is that the virus that made her so sick, is being compounded because she also has the same bad cold I have. The cough is terrible, but a little medicine set her right. Hopefully she'll get lots of rest and feel good enough to go visit Grampy and Mimi like we're supposed to Saturday.

Sick muffin

Apparently we've hit our first gross milestone. Hannah's pretty sick, and yesterday she threw up all over me, herself, and the kitchen floor. She's just a miserable pumpkin. She slept good last night, but has been laying on the sofa with her pillow and bunny since she got up at 7. Send us some get well soon thoughts for my poor muffin.

Birthday Again

Hannah's birthday party is tomorrow, and the last of the cupcakes are baking now. She is seemingly excited, though I can't really tell if she understands or not. We can coax her to say "birthday" but obviously "cupcake" required no coaxing at all.There will be lots of kids here, and lots of pictures I'm sure.

A New Update

Wow, time flies doesn't it? Hannah has close to 100 words now, and appears to add new ones every day. One of her favorite new foods is banana slices spread with peanut butter. She's trying hard to jump, and the harder she tries, the harder we laugh. Not at her, but she's so silly, it just makes you giggle.

Hannah enjoys playing in the snow, and lately we have enough of it for her to actually play. I don't enjoy taking her out, but Steven sure does. I think next to "daheeee" her favorite word is "Ree Ree" because she can always find her buddy Gary somewhere.

Party Time

My girl is such a charmer. She was such a fun kid this weekend. Not that she isn't always, but especially so after spending all that time in the car. She napped for about 15 minutes in Connecticut and was awake the entire rest of the day. She didn't cry or fuss as I expected, and was mostly fascinated with the car ride. She had a blast playing with Kieran's toys while she napped, and made herself right at home. We had such a fun visit with Jenn and Todd and Steven got an actual Philly cheesesteak sandwich, which he is now in love with. The party was fun, if a bit crazy and messy. I'm getting on planning a birthday party for Hannah now. So obviously I'll let you all know how that goes.

Eating Lots

Hannah's still eating a LOT, which is either the growth spurt I thought, or she's making up for the eating strike she'll go on the next time she's teething.Wish us luck, we're driving to Philadelphia on the 27th for Kieran's birthday party! I hope Hannah is cooperative and happy that day, because otherwise all that time in the car will be miserable.

Goodbye 2006

Hannah's Christmas went really well. She had a great time on Christmas Eve with Meme and Grandma and everyone. She helped open her stocking and generally had fun. She loves her Mr. Potato head, and insists I make her dancing penguin dance for her every time we're in the playroom. Christmas morning she became obsessed with her kitchen that Mommy and Daddy bought her, and she plays with it, or the play pots and food, almost constantly. She also has a few more new words, so I have to say that she must just be stubborn, or a perfectionist. She is amazingly smart, and I love spending time with her every day.I think we're hitting a growth spurt, since she spent the two weeks before Christmas sleeping until 7am or later, and is now waking before six again. She's also eating everything in sight, which is amazing to see.