Tissue Love

I think that Harper is developing an unhealthy attachment to Vicks scented tissues. Now, don't get me wrong. These things are heaven on earth. However, I think it's a little weird that every time I try to wipe her nose, she takes an unnaturally deep breath in while she buries her face in the tissue. I don't know. I'm just throwing it out there. 

March Madness

Oh man. Can you feel it? It's in the air. It's March Madness time! I love this time of year. I love filling out my bracket in about 30 seconds on Sunday night only to agonize over it until Thursday. I joked last year that I specifically planned to be on maternity leave during the tournament so that I could watch all of the first and second round games (which I thoroughly would have enjoyed had my pick to win it all not lost in the first round - I blame the hormones for an overly sentimental pick). But I'm back, baby. I'm going to win it all this year. I feel good about my bracket. Maybe too good. I should probably do some more research... 

Then and Now

St. Patrick's Day 2008

Sleeping peacefully on the couch

St. Patrick's Day 2009

Watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse while having breakfast

Kid 1, Pink Eye 0

Well, Harper seems to be over her bout with pink eye. Do you know what an impossible task it is to get two drops of medicine per eye into a baby's eye? It's ridiculously difficult - even with 2 parents vs. 1 kid. I think that the whole eye drop thing was much more bothersome to her than the actual pink eye (save perhaps the fact that her eyes were glued shut on Saturday morning when she woke up). Anyway...I'm happy to report that she is all better (except for the kennel cough that she picked up last week) and back at baby school. And, Rob and I don't have any signs of the pink death (sorry to disappoint those of you who entered the pool as to which one of us would get it first). Harper was actually really excited to be back at baby school this morning. She likes it there - which is good for me because her recent string of baby school induced illnesses has given me a major guilt trip. 

New T-Shirt Idea

You've all seen the "My Grandma Went To Florida And All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt" shirts, right? Well, here's Harper's version.

Yep. It's true. Can you believe it? What's next???

Science Friday - Cornstarch Goo Edition

Cornstarch Goo is awesome. If you have never experimented with this stuff, you should. And if you have some kiddos at home, you definitely should! Tonight. If not sooner. All you need to do is mix some cornstarch with water until you get the consistency of pancake batter. (You could even get crafty and throw in some green food coloring for St. Patrick's Day.) The video below was featured on NPR's Science Friday (the real Science Friday, not my cheap rip off). I love how scientists just have this burning desire to explain things. Everything. Including Cornstarch Goo. Ahhh scientists - gotta love 'em. 

 

Brushing Harper's Teeth

Harper has 7 little teeth now so it's time to start teaching her how to brush them. Basically, she holds a toothbrush while I brush her teeth and then she tries it. It's actually working really well. This is only our second attempt and she's getting the hang of it already.