Author Archives: betsy

IMG_5344.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. After 8 days of the cold that wouldn’t go away, yellow snot, cough, and all, we called the doctor. She prescribed amoxicillin, which we realized wasn’t working after 5 days. The doctor switched her to … Continue reading →

IMG_5230.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. So, I’ve decided that Eliza just doesn’t “get” that her knees have any sort of function. She creeps forward on her belly pretty fast, but won’t actually crawl on all fours. In fact, she doesn’t … Continue reading →

IMG_5188.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza has her first cold. She has the runniest little nose I’ve ever seen. And sneezing, and watery eyes, and general fatigue. She still smiles at me through the snot, which is sweet. But you … Continue reading →

IMG_5173.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza has learned how to clap. Now she can’t stop doing it. She claps for everything, and all the applause is great for mommy’s ego! 🙂 In other news, she stood alone for about 2-3 … Continue reading →

IMG_5112.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza just learned how to move herself forward yesterday. It’s not crawling in the traditional sense but more like an “army crawl” or what some people call “creeping.” Basically, she keeps her belly on the … Continue reading →

IMG_5069.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza turns 8 months today! Such a big girl, in all senses of the word. Wanting desperately to walk, not very interested in crawling. Learning how to navigate the scary world of daycare, being without … Continue reading →

IMG_5005.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. First things first: is that the biggest Buddha belly you’ve ever seen or what? I rub it for good luck. On to daycare: It has been pretty hellish for both of us, I have to … Continue reading →

IMG_4959.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza’s favorite activity is standing. She can’t yet pull herself to a standing position in the crib, but if you put her that way, she can stay for a long time. She is happy to … Continue reading →

IMG_4772.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza made her second trek to Kentucky over the weekend. She has exhibited a serious case of stranger anxiety over the last month or so, crying when someone she doesn’t know gets too close, looks … Continue reading →