3 year checkup

(01-30-13)  Pretty smile :)

Jillian's 3 year old well check up was today.  The doctor was pleased with her development.  She now weighs in at 30lbs (the 43% for weight) and 3 feet (19% for height).  

She did well showing off her speaking skills for the doctor.  Was really chatty with the nurse who came in to see her initially.  And had to ask why there was paper on the table.  

All was good with the visit until she had to get her flu shot.  All her vaccinations are up to date and she isn't due for any new ones until she goes into Kindergarten   Woah that is a scary thought, her being big enough for school all the time!  She has been telling us lately she is getting bigger for school.

Children's Museum

Mommy took off work for her actual Birthday and we took a trip up to the Children's Museum.  Her meemmaw and papaw and big cousin Benjamin got to come along for the fun.  The kiddos had a blast playing and checking out the exhibits.  Even got to ride on the indoor Carousel.  Jillian really enjoys riding this.  Benjamin wasn't too sure about it, but was content riding on a bench seat with meemaw.  

Hot Wheels exhibit! Benjamin loved this, and well Jillian wanted to be wherever her  cousin was at.

Toy train 

If one had to be carried they both had to be.  At least memaw got the lighter one this time.

Happy 3rd Birthday Jillian!

Jillian's 3rd Birthday party was the Saturday before her actual Birthday.  She had lots of fun and got lots of nice things.  As if she didn't have enough toys already!  

Party prep - Cubing the Velveeta for the Cheesy potatoes

She was very specific in her request for a TinkerbelL/Thomas themed party

Opening presents.  

Eating her cake,and not wanting me to take her picture!

Playing with her new shopping cart and wearing her special birthday outfit

Playing with her new train table.

Big Girl!

Holding her cousin again.  This picture makes her look so big!

As of January 11, 2013 Jillian has been sleeping in her big girl panties!  I have asked her before if she wanted to sleep in her pull up or panties and she has always selected her pull ups.  Also mommy was a little uncertain about her going all night in her big girl panties.  The last 2 weeks or better she has woken up dry so it was time to give this a shot.

Making some progress on the #2 front.  She has never had issues going #1 in the potty, but has been very against the other.  She is still hesitant to do this on the potty.  I know it is a control thing for her, but we would all really like for her to decide that it is OK to do this now!

Merry Christmas 2012

Christmas Eve
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No big plans for most of the day.  Started the evening with the Children's Christmas program at Church.  I sat with Jillian's 2 year old Sunday School Class.  Daddy sat in the audience with Meemaw, Papaw, Grandma, & Grandpa. 



Christmas Eve - playing waiting to go over to Church

Jillian anxiously awaited her turn to go up front to stand on the risers and sing.  They were set to sing two songs.  Jesus Loves Me and Away in a Manger.  When it was finally her turn Jillian gladly went up front to stand.  She didn't do much of anything but stand still during Jesus Loves Me.  She started to attempt the motions and started to even sing a little during Away in a Manger. 

All was good until.... it was time to go back to our seat.  She said I'm not done I don't want to get down.  So I had to drag her down off the step.  Then she fell to the ground and was strongly resisting going back to our seats.  This happened again and the tears came.  Through he tears I hear but I"m not done yet!  She was pretty upset and was nearly impossible to console.  She wanted to go back up front.  Luckily the program was nearly over and very soon after we got to leave Church. 



Peter Cook & Jillian singing "Away in a Manger"- Christmas Ever Service @ Church

 After Church we met the family over at Jillian's great grandmas.  This has been the tradition for as long as I can recall.  The great grand kids did a gift exchange and of course a present for each from Great Grandma.  Following gift opening comes the traditional picture taking.  Grand kids and spouses - more than fills up the living room.  Then grandma with all the great grand babies. Lastly a picture of grandma with her boys and their spouses. 


Great Grandma (less 2 great grandchildren) - Jillian was not pleased about having this picture taken. Shortly after this picture was taken she broke down into tears..


Christmas Morning
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Santa brought Jillian a new doll house.  She likes to have her new trains visit the dolls.  Jillian also got some new mega bloks & duplos, a princess stories book, Cootie bug game, and a dancer blanket.

Jillian isn't too sure about the cootie bug game.  This version a slightly different than the one I grew up with.  Each has different sets of features.  She doesn't like the one with the tongue that sticks out.

New doll house

Jillian with her new trains all lined up. She didn't exactly want her picture taken...

For lunch we went to Grandma & Grandpa's house.  Unfortunately I didn't really take many pictures.  I will have to get some from Grandma.  Jillian got a Cinderella Lego set from Grandma and Grandpa, a cute Teddy bear from Uncle John, and a bible for kids from Aunt Sue & Uncle GP.
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Auntie Hanna got presents for Chase & Jillian.  Some construction equipment for Chase and some princess jewelry for Jillian.  And of course some new books!!  Jillian really likes reading her new book called "Silverlicious".








Christmas @ Meemaw & Papaw's

Jillian feeding and holding her cousin "Miss Kayla"
She adores her cousin and absolutely loves to help take care of her!

Benjamin and Jillian playing with Jillian's new fairy house.

Opening presents!  

This year was the first year Jillian seemed to get and was excited about presents.  It is of course so much fun to get her stuff.. and well.. she is probably more than a little SPOILED!!