The Newest Bagby

Caroline Jane Bagby entered the world at 6:18 p.m. May 3. She weighed 6 lbs 5 oz and is 19 1/2 inches long. She has light brown hair - not as much as what Graham came out with, but plenty on the back and sides. We will post more, but wanted to share some pictures to show off our little angel.

Love this weather!

Hey Graham Fans! Spring is really here! I love to go outside!! I ride in the wagon and sometimes we go to the park. There are some girls that live in the cul de sac that will let me play with them. I shoot baskets and play in their sandbox. One day I grabbed my soccer ball and walked down the street until I found a basketball hoop with a boy shooting some hoops. He didn't mind that I shot hoops too. I did try to run into their backyard, but Mom caught me. I am really fast anymore so it is harder for her to catch me!

A couple of weeks ago Daddy had some friends and lucky me there were friends for me too! Ethan, Elliana and I played while our dad's and some other guys watched the basketball games. We had so much fun! Daddy made barbecue and I ate a bunch of ribs and cole slaw. UMMM!

Last week was Easter and we went to Kansas city to see all of my family there. I got to play a lot outside at Nanny's, Grandpa's, and at Uncle Brad's. Grandpa and I played at his neighbor's house - they had lots of outdoor toys. Grandpa had to leap the fence (maybe I shouldn't tell that part). On Saturday, we dyed eggs at Nanny's house. That was fun! I tried to play with Nanny's dog Abby. I think I intimidate her or maybe she is just shy. We had lunch at Grandpa's house and played outside some more. I also chased Susan's cats - one lets me pet it. In the evening we went to Uncle Brad and Aunt Lisa's house for dinner. I played with Cousin Benjamin - he is younger so I tried to teach him some of my moves. He isn't able to climb the stairs like I can or run as fast. I am sure he will soon be running fast and cutting and weaving like me. We had fun playing! When we go home on Sunday, the Easter Bunny had left me a basket of goodies that included an Elmo DVD that I love, a race car, bubbles, and CANDY. M&M's are my favorite candy and fortunately the Easter Bunny knew that!
Mommy and I went to Uncle Greg's on Sunday. We even took Dakota. Uncle Greg has a cat and he has toy tractors so I got to chase the cat, lay in her bed AND play with a tractor that pulled a plow or a wagon. We went for a walk on the trail behind his house. When we got back, the neighbor boy was playing basketball outside. He had the coolest basketball hoop. It was high when I got there, but he cranked it down so it was closer to the ground. He or his mom would lift me up so I could make a basket. I would grab a ball and just keep backing up until they picked me up! They had a dog like Dakota but bigger. I had fun playing with them. Later at home, Daddy brought up my John Deere tractor and wagon to drive outside. I just don't know if the day could get any better!

37 weeks - holy cow!

The countdown is on! Today I hit 37 weeks which makes me full-term. Last week I started seeing the doctor every week. All continues to be well and the baby is where it is supposed to be. The baby continues to be very active. Sometimes I think it is trying to escape through the front of my stomach. We are getting ready for the Baby 2's arrival. I have washed some of G's clothes in case it is a boy as well as the washable portions of the carseat, swing and one of the bouny seats. Bassinet, crib, and pack and play linens. This week I plan to freeze a couple of casseroles. When I was putting the carseat back together, Graham kept saying 'baby'. If we talk about our baby, he will hug and kiss my stomach. We will see how well he does when it actually arrives. Not sure how many more posts there will be before the baby. Besides getting ready for baby, we just listed our house so keeping it clean with Graham is a challenge! Hopefully someone makes an offer before the baby arrives so we aren't juggling a newborn, toddler and weekly open houses!

Hey Graham Fans! Long time since my last post! I have been busy and just when I was starting to compile my notes our computer died. Fortunately the new one arrived and I am really enjoying the new features. Our old one was SO old - like 5 years old. I just can't imagine being 5 years old - it just seems so old!

Something called Lent started awhile back. It means we go to church and eat fish on Friday. Well Mommy eats fish, Daddy cooks in the kitchen with a bunch of other guys, and I eat a few french fries, a couple bites of mac and cheese, ALWAYS dessert while running around. It seems to work well to eat, then run off, eat some more then run off, hope Mommy is ready for dessert, then run around more. There are so many kids there. I like to chase the bigger kids, but the ones my size will actually chase me back. It is a LOT of fun. Daddy's friends always come and talk to me too. Mr. Greg will carry me some. I like to go back and find Daddy in the kitchen. Mommy tries to keep up with me, but I can dodge in and out of people easier than she can. Who knew going to church could be so much fun!

Since my last update, Nanny came to visit. She brought me Valentine gifts! One thing was a broom that was just my size. I like to sweep! Mommy and Daddy went out to dinner by themselves so Nanny and I played by ourselves. I still don't get why Mommy and Daddy like to do anything without me but for some reason they do. Anyway, Nanny and I colored and played with my cars and trains. We had a good time. We played in the morning too and had more fun! Somehow when I took my nap, she must have sneaked out. I tried on her reading glasses - not sure they were me.

The next weekend Aunt Deb and her family stayed at our house while they were in town for an archery tournament. They were gone quite a bit but they still had time to play with me. If I want to be carried they all really like to carry me too particularly Sam and Kayla. Uncle Greg came over for awhile too. He likes to play with me so we had a good time up in my room.

Since we are on a streak of seeing family who do you think I saw the next weekend? Grandma! Daddy went to Kansas City to some barbeque contest with Grandpa and Uncle Brad. It was too cold for Mommy and I to be able to visit him so we visited Grandma. We went to the outlet mall, which I am not necessarily a fan of shopping but I got to walk between stores - no riding in the stroller. There was one store that had a bunch of samples so Grandma kept sneaking me pretzels. They also had these little rides on the sidewalk. I convinced Grandma to let me ride one and Mommy to let me ride another. I admit I didn't want to get off either one. I saw Grandma's purse so just knew she had more money in there. We also went in the Nike store. Mommy found some cool tennis shoes that I just had to put on. They also had basketballs in the store which I loved. We were in one store and in walks Aunt Deb so she got to walk with me and carry me around too. I walked a LONG way. We left after we ate lunch and I have to admit it wasn't long before I fell asleep! That night we went to a fish fry at Grandma's church. Who knew Grandma's church would have one too! Of course I ran around. Grammy was there too. Grandma's friends Bubsy and Ginny came to talk to us. Before we left, I got to ride with Bubsy in his wheel chair, but more fun was pushing him around. I have to say I was a good pusher. I am sure Bubsy would agree. I wasn't ready to leave but we left anyway.

Grandma switched around some toys. All of her Oliver tractors disappeared from the bookcase - I hope no one stole them! Fortunately there was still one with the toys. She had a pick-up truck and wagon in her night stand the last time I was there. I looked for it but she moved it to the other toys. She got out a toy I had not seen before - a firetruck with lights, siren, and a ladder that works. It was a lot of fun. The other new thing I discovered was this big machine that you walk on but don't go anywhere. Mommy and I just saw one in a store, but she wouldn't make it go. Overall it was a good trip, but after a couple of days away from home, I am ready to get back to my routine.

We have finally started to play outside again. The snow was basically gone so it was time to get out. When it is colder, Daddy and Mommy won't let me stay out as long. I let them know that I don't like it and do my best to get back outside. We have been to the park twice. Mommy and I were there one day and Daddy and Dakota showed up - what a nice surprise! Uncle Greg was over on another day so he, Mommy, Dakota, and I went to the park. Uncle Greg pulled the wagon and I walked behind. I was glad he brought the wagon as I wanted to ride on the way back. Mommy and I played with the kids in the neighborhood one day too. So much to do outside! We need to be out there more! I also need to be allowed to play with everything I want - the snow blower, the lawn mower or the lawn chemicals. Why is it bad to play with these things?!

Here are some pics from my activities back in March. So sorry for the delay in posting, but it is Mommy's fault.

30 weeks

It is hard to believe but in 10 weeks, give or take, we will have a new little one! Exciting and scary at the same time. I now see the doctor every two weeks. Monday was my most recent appointment. I had an ultrasound to check the growth of the baby. All looks good, but right now it looks like it will be a little baby. Not little as in problematic, just not big. Graham was only 7 lbs 1 oz so I just may grow small babies. Things could change in 10 weeks, but right now I don't think Baby #2 will end up in the 9 or 10 pound range.

Everything has been good with the baby and the pregnancy. My main doctor asked if I was following some book about how to have a boring pregnancy. I told him with a toddler I don't have time to read any pregnancy books. He just laughed. The baby is very active. I keep waiting for Graham to feel it sometime when I am holding him, but the little one has yet to try to beat up his/her big brother from the safe confines of Mommy's tummy.

Right now I am guessing the baby will come after the due date. I will have my bag ready before that of course. It will have to be hidden from Graham because I am sure he would find it great fun to throw everything out of it everyday. We will also be prepared for a girl or a boy. I think Chris and I are both leaning boy. I won't be shocked though if it is a girl. We are anxious to meet our little one - in another 10 weeks! :)

Sick of doctors

Hey my peeps! Can I tell you I am so sick of going to the doctor? Holy cow! Last week I had to go twice. I had an early case of croup last week and the cold part is finally almost gone. I coughed a lot when the medicine wore off. That medicine really did a number on me too. I think Mommy and Daddy called me 'cranky pants'. :( We also had to go back to my ear doctor so he could look in my ears - I did NOT like it! He didn't seem to care that I was wailing. This past week, Mommy took me back to see my regular doctor. Apparently it was my 18 month appointment. I didn't like it when they did anything and then that nice Nurse Sue comes in and give me shots. Boy, I tell ya that was so upsetting! And everyone needs to stop looking in my ears!!!

[Editor's Note (i.e Mom's input) - Graham's statistics at his appointment were as follows: height - 33 1/4 inches, 75%; weight 25 lbs 8 oz - 50%; and head continues to be near the top of the chart at 95%! His weight was down from his 15 month appointment. Between his illnesses and tube surgery, his lost some of his appetite. It doesn't help that Dakota is sitting at his feet at every meal begging for food. ]

Besides seeing too many doctors, Mommy took me for a haircut. Oh my gosh, that was torture. Mind you it was my 10th haircut in my short 18 months. I just don't like them anymore. I could tell the lady cutting my hair didn't have much experience with kids. Also those scissors really hurt my hair!

I guess we were supposed to go to Kansas City over Valentine's Day, but with me being sick we didn't go. Nanny was going to visit, but as usual it was going to snow so it wouldn't have been good for her to be driving all that way. Uncle Greg did stop by and he brought cupcakes from some yummy cake place. I ate my whole cupcake! Maybe Mommy will stop there sometime!

This weekend Grandma came to visit. Daddy went away with a bunch of guys without me and Mommy. I don't know how those guys could be more fun than me and Mommy, but apparently Daddy thought somehow they would be. I had lots of fun with Grandma here though and Uncle Greg was over quite a bit. I even finished my nap sitting on his lap. We went to the fish fry at church. I didn't really sit still much, but eventually ate my dinner. It was so fun to walk around those tables. Saturday morning Mommy dropped Grandma and me off at the mall and we walked around until the play area opened. Mommy was there after awhile too. It was so fun! All those kids and stuff to climb on! I hugged one little girl. Then I hit her. Mommy made me apologize which I show as a hug. I played with Grandma some more at home, but she had to go home after church because her house was supposed to get a whole bunch of snow on Sunday. I was sad and I think she was too.

As usual, I am into everything possible. I figured out that I can slide the chairs from the kitchen table around so I can climb on the counters. Nothing is safe from my little hands. Anything that I can climb on is also fair game. Sometimes my hands are quite helpful like when I help put away dishes or my toys. Other times I create quite a mess, like dumping powder all over the carpet. Mommy and Daddy wish I would talk more. I wish they would listen better. They seem to be picking up on more of what I am saying. Like Dad understood when I said 'poo' that I needed a new dipe!

You can tell I love snuggling with Dad and Mom!

Dad and Mom have been watching the Olympics. Dad thought I should try on his ski goggles - they obviously don't fit!Well I hope my next update has no reports of doctors!

Do I look different?

Hey Graham Fans! What do you think? Do I look different? Mommy and Daddy said they put tubes in my ears - can you see them? If you have been following my blog, you know that I have a lot of ear infections. Mommy and Daddy and the doctors decided getting tubes would be the best thing for me. Based on the experience, I am not so sure. (Editor's note - Daddy put Graham on top of the fridge. He hasn't figured that out on his own.)

Here's how it all played out. I had to go to my doctor the day before my 'surgery'. She said I had an ear infection! Good grief. Instead of taking some tasty flavored medicine. They gave me TWO shots. I have never had shots that hurt that bad! Wow! I don't want to do that again. The next day we got up early and I left the house with my jammies still on and no breakfast. We went to this place that looked like other doctor offices. When we went to the back, things started to look different. My ear doctor looked normal, but this other doctor had a weird hat on his head. Pretty soon, some nurse came and got me. She had a really funny looking hat on her head. It didn't even bother me that Mom and Dad weren't with me, because I was checking out this lady. In this other room, they put some big mask on my face. I don't remember much after that until the nurse was carrying me to Daddy and Mommy. I felt so WEIRD. I didn't like it. Daddy held me but that only made me feel slightly better and I love my daddy. Fortunately Mommy and Daddy had milk for me, but I still felt so weird. Mommy and I went home. Eventually I had some breakfast and started to fell a better. I have to get drops in my ears. I HATE that. I really do. Mommy said we are done with those. Yeah!

Mommy and I went to Grandma's house over the weekend. It was fun. Aunt Deb and her family were there too. Kayla really likes to play with me and she doesn't care how many times I wash my hands. I really like to wash my hands (play in the water). Grandma has lots of tractors to play with so I had plenty of fun playing with them. She even opened some that were in a box still. I was so busy while at Grandma's that I slept the whole way home!

Let's see, what else have I been into, I mean up to? I like to wear Mommy and Daddy's shoes around the house. It is kind of hard to walk in Dad's shoes. I can walk easier in Mom's. Generally I just enjoy getting into everything. I seem to be able to reach higher and higher all the time so I can get my hands on more things. The utensil drawers are a favorite as are the drawers with the screwdrivers and hammer. One drawer has tape in it - oh, I like that! Of course getting into the closet with the vacuum is also a favorite past time. If I find anything that resembles the vacuum hose, I pretend that it is one.

Life is pretty ordinary right now. We go to Brighter Beginnings class and music class. Hopefully ordinary will include less doctor appointments for me. Mommy seems to go a lot too and there is so much talk about a baby. I am still not sure what that means. I will keep you posted on that.

Later...