Tooth

Last Thursday, Quinn slipped in the tub while trying to lick the faucet and chipped her front tooth. We took her to the dentist the next day, and he told us the chip was just superficial. (I translated this to mean cosmetic.)

I am pretty bummed out. I mean, obviously I was glad her tooth was not damaged, but I hate that her smile has been altered. I obviously also know it is just a baby tooth, but it is a baby tooth, she'll have for the next six years.
I obviously know this is not a major life problem, but I feel like it is right now.

Oh, the joys of motherhood worry and guilt.

In related news, Quinn loves to brush her teeth. She begs and whines for it throughout the day. She says, " bruuuu teeee" as she mimes the action. So cute!

Here is Quinn brushing her teeth and showing me how she brushes her teeth a couple of days before the accident.

Wah-Wah

I just came out of the restroom to find Dalan changing Quinn's shirt.

Me: "What happened?"

Dalan: "Quinn say, I dumped water all over myself."

Me: "Piper's water?"

Quinn's eyes get big and very seriously, she answers, "Wah-Wah."

She is so cute and funny!

And here is cute picture from yesterday. Those pants are 12-18 months, but have the adjustable waist band. I need to stock up on those things for little miss (kind of) tall and skinny.

Snow

The Salt Lake Valley finally got some snow. Can't say I am happy about it, but it was bound to happen sometime, right? We put Quinn in her snowsuit, hooked Piper up to her leash, and headed out for some fun in the snow.

Quinn kept saying, "snow, snow.". And loved to follow Piper around, and she even left her hat on the whole time. She was not a fan of falling in the snow, and not being able to get back up in her snowsuit very easily.

Sick

So, I woke up around midnight last night and did not feel well. I went back to sleep and dreamt about a package in my stomach and delivering it out of my mouth. That's when I threw up. I then had to call for a sub, and make sub plans for my student teacher in the morning (this week I teach mornings, she teaches afternoons, and then she takes over completely next week until the end of March.).

Quinn did me a solid by sleeping until 6:30. Dalan did me another solid by laying with her on the couch until 9:30. I also got major nap in this afternoon. I am feeling semi-better this evening, and plan to return to work tomorrow, plus we are seeing South Pacific tomorrow night and I don't want to miss that.

Back to Work

I went back to work today. It was alright. I missed Q like crazy, and she missed me! She had a little bit of a hard time waking up and going to grandma's house. I guess later in the day she kept asking for, "my mama?".


She is taking her evening siesta in my arms right now. So sweet! Love that little girl!

Last Day

Today is my last day of winter break. Sad. We are going to spend it playing and hanging out as a family.

I just found out that there is a blogger app. So, I am posting this from my phone. When Quinn was in the hospital, I figured out a way to message in a post, but it limited my words and no pictures could be included. I think with the app I can post proper posts from my phone! Awesome!

Here are a couple new photos of Quinn from the weekend. I have no idea where they will post or in what order. They include helping dad fix the washer, New Year's Eve dress, watching Elmo while holding Cookie, funny self portraits, Go Utes, and reading books while sucking on a doll bottle!

2011 Year in Review

This year was relatively quiet compared to last year, which is fine by us.  We made a ton of good memories, and it has been so fun to watch Quinn learn and grow.  She has changed from a little baby to a toddler in 12 months... it is so cool!   It is amazing how much we all love that little girl.  She is bright, silly, and fun.  She is the center of our world, and we wouldn't have it any other way.  We will always remember 2011 fondly, and with great gratitude for all the exciting things we got to do with our healthy little Quinn.  

January: Quinn weaned off oxygen during the day.  She became stronger and more playful.  We did lots of fun activities inside, despite being on house arrest. 

February:  We went on walks on nice days.  Quinn started rolling and sitting.  She left the house to get her photos taken. Dalan had a birthday.

March:  Tubie went in, and we could see Quinn's face without her NG tube all the time. We celebrated St. Patrick's Day, and Quinn went pantless a lot of the time. 

April:  Tubie came out, and her button went in.  She started crawling, and calling her binkie her, "guy-guy."  We got off house arrest and got to visit with friends, and go to the farm and the zoo!  The Easter Bunny came!

May:  Quinn turned one!!!!  We were one of the top family fundraising teams in Utah for the March of Dimes!  We went on more outings, and we said good bye to the oxygen tanks completely.  

June:  I am on summer vacation and celebrate my 32nd birthday!  Quinn hangs out in her diaper while at home, and we get to go on even more outings!

July:  We start doing more and more activities, like the aquarium, Lagoon, parades, fairs, planetarium, etc..  We celebrate the 4th of July.  Quinn starts standing on her own!

August:  We went to San Fransisco, and Quinn goes on her first plane, boat, and train.  We go on lots of activities.  Quinn gets her first ear infections.  I go back to work.  We find out VaRonica and Nathan are having a baby!  We celebrate Quinn's Due Date Day!

September:  More activities, like the zoo and Oktoberfest.  Quinn and Odessa are blessed by the Reverend Nghia.  Quinn starts walking.

October:  We celebrate Halloween, and go on fall activities.  We enjoy the nice weather.  We go on drives.  Dalan and I celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary. We cheer on the Utes!

November:  It gets colder, and our activities slow down.  Quinn turns 18 months old.  We celebrate Thanksgiving. 

December:  Christmas time!  Quinn meets Santa.  Quinn hosts a party.  Dalan and I get ready for all the Christmas festivities.  Raul causes mischief.  Santa comes!  Time with spent with family.

Happy New Year!!!!!!