Not much to say....

So, there is not much to say. We have been getting ready for our big trip to Ireland. I have been working LOTS of extra hours and I just realized that tonight was the first night in 5 days that I have been home to put Sarah to bed. I really hate it because Michael, Sarah and I really had a great routine. Tonight we did part of the routine (without Michael because he wanted me to have some time with Sarah) but only half because I learned tonight that she has started to completely self soothe and didn't need me. I love that she is becoming independent but I am also sad because I want her to need me like she used to. I knew that this day would come and I am glad that I had the time that I did to cuddle her. I cannot believe that she is growing up so fast, it feels like yesterday that she was born.

Tonight a friend of ours, Sylva, brought her baby boy, William over to meet us. Sarah did the cutest thing. Just after William had his diaper changed, he was crying and Sarah tried to give him her Monkey. She was trying to comfort him with her lovey! It was just too cute.

I hope that everyone has a great last long summer weekend!

POOP, POOP EVERY WHERE!

While I was changing Sarah this morning, she decided to grab her extremely poopy diaper, just after I opened it and swing it around like it was her new favorite toy! On me, on her, on the changing table...this is not good for a woman that has a slight OCD problem! I thought that I was going to completely melt down! It is hours later and I still haven't decided to laugh or cry about it! I know that my mom is laughing soo hard right now because I truly have gotten the child that I was, but 3000 times worse. I think that my Pietrone trait grey streak has fully come in the last few hours. Watch out O'Donoghue family not only does she sling poop but she clinches her fits and growls.



Does thIS little girls look like she could even hurt a fly...this is what reels them in so that she can crush them.....

Sarah and Monkey

I think that this says it all....

Sarah is 11 months!

OK, I know that I just posted about Sarah being 10 months a few days ago and what could I possibly have to update, but in the life of an infant things are ever changing. So, in addition to her monkey and snuggle bear, Sarah has been attached to a Mickey Mouse plastic figure. She has just not let it go and not only is bathing with it but sleeping with it. She was playing with it at Wendy's house last weekend and has had a death grip on it since. It doesn't belong to her but I can't get it out of her hands without her throwing the biggest temper tantrum ever. So, Wendy I think that I am going to have to get Kaleb another one. She goes nuts when she hears the theme to "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" or sees anything resembling Mickey. I hope that this continues because I can't wait to take her to Disney next year. Michael and I were talking last night about what a joy it's going to be for her to see him in person for the first time. I can not wait!!!!! The pictures above are one of her at 3 month and one at 10 months. I can't believe how much she has changed.

My little snuggle bug!

These are pics of Sarah just after a nap. Look at that hair! She took her nap in the guest bedroom which I honestly believed that up until two weeks ago she thought that was her bed and her room. She still takes naps there but she is actually using her crib. Oh and please ignore the bruise on her forehead, she is forever hitting her head.

Ian and Ella....

Last month,we meet for the first time our new twin cousins, Ian and Ella. They live in South Carolina and were back in Pittsburgh to meet their extended family. They were 6 months in these pictures. Ella was very outgoing and while Ian was a little more reserved. It was really great meeting them and we hope to see them again soon.

GO Team USA!!!!!

These pictures are from 4th of July, but since I didn't post any of them then I am posting them now in support to USA in the 2008 Olympics. GO USA!!!!!

Sarah is 10 months...Almost 11

So Sarah is 10 months and at the end of this week she will be 11months. I almost missed a whole month. She was at the Dr's a couple of days ago and she was 19 lbs. The reason I don't get to blog as much recently is because she is consistently on the move. She has been walking for almost 3 weeks now and everyday she is getting better. Michael is hoping that she will walk down the isle for Patrick's wedding. I don't know but I guess we will have to see. She is saying "all gone", "bye bye", "moma", "pap pap" (which she has been calling Michael and my dad, so we are working on that). She loves her stuffed monkey and won't go to bed without it. Now she is starting to carry it everywhere. She also has been getting attached to a "Snuggle" bear, so recently both her arms are full. Bath time is our favorite time of the day. She splashes, kicks her feet, and laughs as Michael and I get wet. We are two weeks into her self soothing at bedtime. This is the longest stretch of time that we have gone that I haven't had to get up several times at night. This month has been a huge developmental milestone month. Here are a few of the picture...