We’ve been busy with lots of fun recently, but there are some downs to share before the ups. Maeve finally launched herself out of her crib by jumping. It scared her (and me, when I heard the thud!) more than anything, but she luckily was fine and she hasn’t done it again. I am hooked back on the video monitor as a result though, but it’s been funny to watch her turning the light on and off (mostly sleeping with it on now during her nap), taking off her jammies and throwing her friends out of the crib.
Maeve also experienced her first ear infection last week. She had her first fever too before the holidays, but this wasn’t connected. Maeve was more clingy and whiny than usual, but she’s two so that alone wasn’t a clue. It wasn’t until she tilted her head to the side and lost it in the grocery store that I knew I should take her in. Luckily, the medicine kicked in right away and she was well on her way to recovery before the weekend.
On a lighter note, she loves to wear a Dora bandaid on her finger even though the boo-boo is long gone. Maeve sings all the time and her favorite songs are “Happy Birthday” and “No more monkeys jumping on the bed.” She also has a new one about snowmen from music class that I’m predicting will last well into the spring! She even made a couple of requests of the teacher in music class today – won’t say her name, but isn’t shy about asking for what she wants… She is still obsessed with stickers, and I’m thinking I will put this talent to good use to help her make Valentines for her friends!
We went to the Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells with Karen, Mike and Sierra this weekend. The girls had such a blast and even had their first sleepover, sharing the same room on Saturday night. They were brave on the slides and enjoyed splashing around in the wave pool and the sprinklers. Maeve also is really taking to her new Little Gym class – doing a great job following all the directions and trying out all the new equipment! She even walked on the high balance beam without holding my hand.
Nanna and Grandad are coming to see her in action next week, and we’re lucky enough to have a couple of visits with Lucy this week too. We’re looking forward to a warm up this weekend – it might be in the 40s!