February seemed to be a month filled with small firsts for Mia as she embraced toddlerhood. She started to really settle into her role as first-time big sister and continued to be adoring and gentle with little Macy Kate.
The feeling is definitely mutual. I think Macy prefers Mia over anyone else.
Mia was also invited to her first real birthday party. The theme was Elmo and the kids couldn't have been happier... until Elmo rang the doorbell, that is. We were pretty proud of Mia for being one of two kids who didn't burst into hysterical tears at the sight of him. She wasn't too sure about the proximity needed for a picture, but she was definitely one of the only brave ones. Yikes. I was a little scared myself.
Nick and I also decided it was time to give up on our kitchen haircut attempts and battle the toddler-girl-awkward-hair stage with some professional help. Best $10 bucks I've ever spent.
They had a pretty sweet set-up for kids. Mia was an angel and she doesn't even know who Thomas the Tank Engine is yet and had never before seen the cartoon she was watching.
Sadly, the month of February also marked the first time Mia got REALLY sick with the flu. Nick and I spent all night (and I mean ALL night) cleaning up throw-up, changing sheets, doing load after load of laundry, bathing her, and consoling her. And on top of that, Macy was up to nurse about every two hours. It was an awesome night for us all. About midway through the morning, Mia passed out listening to Josh Grobin singing on the Today Show.
I left the room to put Macy down before carrying Mia up to her bed & by then she had made her way to the floor. Poor baby. 3-5 days later... We all had our own case of the worst stomach flu ever. So much for staying home to keep us all healthy.
February was also the month when Mia started to realize that "time out" was a less desirable place to be and not just a fun way to get more attention. It still doesn't have the effect we would like on her, but maybe it's not quite as exciting as it once was.
Is she two yet?
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