25 August 2006
Raina started a new daycare -- the Missouri Baptist version. They called us up and offered Raina a spot for this year, and we deliberated back and forth whether it was a good idea to have Raina switch. We'd really come to be fond of the Westport School, and especially of Melissa who took care of her each day. But, in the end, convenience and slight financial incentive and just a cleaner and more spacious environment won out. We switched to MO Bapt, and Raina really hasn't liked it much. Or, more accurately, Raina doesn't like being separated from mommy much, and having to be separated for 9 hours a day, everyday, is just a little too much for her right now. She cries and cries when she's dropped off, and she shakes her head and says "no no no no no" when we try to get her out of the car seat to go inside. It's painful.
Thursday was the first day that her transition was somewhat smooth; unfortunately, Raina had to be sent home because of loose BMs. And man has she had a lot of those!!! Thankfully she hasn't switched to the vomiting stage, but she's been rather uncomfortable with her diarrhea and consequent diaper rash. Her nether regions are really inflamed and any voiding of her system causes her a lot of pain. Walgreens butt goo has been the answer to this problem; hopefully, the redness will go away soon, along with her stomach problems and fever. Poor kid.
Tuesday nights are free nights at the Magic House, and the Whomptons have gone regularly for the past month or so. Raina has a great time playing in the 1-6 years old room, and in the toddler room too. The first time, she was mostly overwhelmed -- a lot of people and a lot of irregular stimulation -- but this last time, she was an old pro. The best part is that mom and dad have a great time too. Who knew that a children's museum could appeal to so many different ages?!?! Raina especially likes playing on the little jungle gym, and to put balls in the path of lots of levers and sounds. She's always fascinated by anything car related, and she's recently discovered SAND. She has a blast each and every time. There's one more free Tuesday this summer; maybe next summer will be free too and we can see how she responds when she's older.
Raina says a few phrases of note. Nana for banana and herego for "here you go" and tankuuu for "thank you". She also says no and mama and dada and meows for kitties. Since beginning daycare again, she has re-started the constant baby babble. It's tremendously endearing to hear her say this long sentence of baby talk and then have her look at you, waiting for a response.
Raina LOVES books and always will stop her activities if you offer to read to her. She can climb up into many chairs: the green arm chair, the washu chair, and the dining room chairs, and she'll try to bring books with her. Our little Raina is quite the book worm. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.
Raina has learned that affection is a two-way street. She will come up and give spontaneous hugs and kisses (KISSES!!!) to show her love for her parents. She does the same for her loveys, and they will get squashed and their faces chewed on as signs of her emotion as well. Raina also plays the "hugging game" which goes like this: run over and hug mommy, turn and run to hug daddy, turn and hug mommy, etc., etc., etc. It's wonderful to be hugged by Raina. She puts some real arm strength into it, and occasionally does the "pat the back" thing as well. I guess she's learned all of those things from us; I'm glad she's learning to be a good hugger.
Raina got a kickball recently, which was a great addition to the house. She runs around and kicks it, on occasion, but mostly plays a version of keep away with her parents. Raina thinks it's hilarious to just catch the ball or just miss it or to play tug of war for it. She becomes a high pitched shrieking baby, just like when she was younger. It's great.
Thursday was the first day that her transition was somewhat smooth; unfortunately, Raina had to be sent home because of loose BMs. And man has she had a lot of those!!! Thankfully she hasn't switched to the vomiting stage, but she's been rather uncomfortable with her diarrhea and consequent diaper rash. Her nether regions are really inflamed and any voiding of her system causes her a lot of pain. Walgreens butt goo has been the answer to this problem; hopefully, the redness will go away soon, along with her stomach problems and fever. Poor kid.
Tuesday nights are free nights at the Magic House, and the Whomptons have gone regularly for the past month or so. Raina has a great time playing in the 1-6 years old room, and in the toddler room too. The first time, she was mostly overwhelmed -- a lot of people and a lot of irregular stimulation -- but this last time, she was an old pro. The best part is that mom and dad have a great time too. Who knew that a children's museum could appeal to so many different ages?!?! Raina especially likes playing on the little jungle gym, and to put balls in the path of lots of levers and sounds. She's always fascinated by anything car related, and she's recently discovered SAND. She has a blast each and every time. There's one more free Tuesday this summer; maybe next summer will be free too and we can see how she responds when she's older.
Raina says a few phrases of note. Nana for banana and herego for "here you go" and tankuuu for "thank you". She also says no and mama and dada and meows for kitties. Since beginning daycare again, she has re-started the constant baby babble. It's tremendously endearing to hear her say this long sentence of baby talk and then have her look at you, waiting for a response.
Raina LOVES books and always will stop her activities if you offer to read to her. She can climb up into many chairs: the green arm chair, the washu chair, and the dining room chairs, and she'll try to bring books with her. Our little Raina is quite the book worm. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.
Raina has learned that affection is a two-way street. She will come up and give spontaneous hugs and kisses (KISSES!!!) to show her love for her parents. She does the same for her loveys, and they will get squashed and their faces chewed on as signs of her emotion as well. Raina also plays the "hugging game" which goes like this: run over and hug mommy, turn and run to hug daddy, turn and hug mommy, etc., etc., etc. It's wonderful to be hugged by Raina. She puts some real arm strength into it, and occasionally does the "pat the back" thing as well. I guess she's learned all of those things from us; I'm glad she's learning to be a good hugger.
Raina got a kickball recently, which was a great addition to the house. She runs around and kicks it, on occasion, but mostly plays a version of keep away with her parents. Raina thinks it's hilarious to just catch the ball or just miss it or to play tug of war for it. She becomes a high pitched shrieking baby, just like when she was younger. It's great.
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