Maya's Page

New blog!

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Just to let you know Mummy has transfered my page to Wordpress- you can find my updates here. See you on there soon!

It is the end of the year...

2006-12-30T11:49:00.000+13:00

...and I am nearly 18 months old now! And getting taller every day. I really don't like being treated like a baby, I'm very independent and want to do everything by myself.

My favorite toys- Books, soft toys, my new wooden animal puzzle, my "quad bike" that I got for my birthday and can now finally ride!
My favorite people- Still Mummy and Papi, Aunty Debbie, Grandma and Grandad
What makes me laugh- Tickles, chasing and hiding games with Papi
I enjoy- watching animal videos on YouTube, dancing, Papi's guitar
What makes me cry- Sore teeth/ gums, going to bed when I don't want to, falling and bumping my head
My newest skills- Sliding, I can climb the ladder and go down slides all by myself; identifying all the animals in my animal books
My word list- I have lots of words now, the latest ones are no, si (yes), mine, yogurt, toes, dress, baa (sheep), fish, oops... and I can say my own name.
I really don't like- I still don't like mashed veges, and I also dislike potatoes, loud noises
My favourite foods- Peaches, strawberries, blueberries, pavolova!, and as always broccoli, cheese and pasta. I am also developing expensive tastes having sampled brie, salmon and other treats and really enjoyed them!

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Growing Up Fast

2006-11-05T15:47:00.000+13:00

I am already16 months old and growing fast, a real toddler not a baby anymore! My first birthday already seems a long time ago- if you missed it you can see some pictures here. I have been walking since I was just nine months old, and just love to be moving. I like to dance, run, climb and I've almost figured out how to jump! I am also learning to talk and already have about a dozen words , in Spanish, English and baby-ish. I said my first words at 11 months- ta and Dada (but much to Mummy's disappointment I have only just learned to say Mama at 15 months!).
There are plenty of pictures of me, and even some video in my photo album... but here is a couple of Mummy's favourites.

My favorite toys- Dolly, Neigh (horse soft toy), books
My favorite people- Mummy and Papi of course, Aunty Debbie and Grandma
What makes me laugh- Bouncing on the bed with Dada, chasing animals (espeically Grandma's old cat and dog...)
What makes me cry- Not much unless I'm tired, hungry or sore from teething.
My newest skills- Climbing (stairs, boxes, onto chairs), using a spoon, and I'm working hard at learning to put my shoes on.
My word list- My first words are ta, dada, up, agua (water), dolly, teddy, bath, car, shoes, pan (bread), mama, oof oof (dog), cat, neigh (horse)
I really enjoy- Music and dancing, Spanish playgroup, Baby Einstein DVD's, "reading" books
I really don't like- Mashed veges, being shut inside the house for too long, the vacuum cleaner.
My favourite foods- Pears, grapes and strawberries, broccoli, cheese, bacon, pasta

Stop Press...

2006-03-22T19:04:00.000+12:00

I can walk! Well, I can take a couple of steps anyway! Last Sunday I was playing with Grandad when I heard Aunty Jo crinkle some newspaper and rather than get back on the floor and crawl over to her I just stepped toward her- 2 whole steps before my bottom hit the floor. Unfortunately Mummy wasn't looking but Papi saw me. Since then I've been trying to do it again. I can manage one step but thats all so far. But watch this space, I'll be walking soon!

On the move

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It's been a lot of hard work but after a month of trying, in mid-January (at just 6 months old) I finally figured out how to crawl in my own unique spider-like fashion. From there it was easy to figure out how to pull myself up to standing, and now can easily cruise the furniture. But that is not my goal- what I really want to be able to do is to walk. So I frequently let go of the furniture just to see how long I can stand- Mummy and Aunty Debbie timed me at 10 seconds the other day. But (although I don't like to admit it) I am still very wobbly. I'm lucky Mummy recently bought me a whole pile of beautiful fuzzibunz cloth nappies which provide good padding for frequent falls!

Mummy has also been keeping me busy with new activities. This year I am going to Spanish playgroup where I've already met some cool new friends, and to baby music classes which I really enjoy.

My favorite toy- The TV remote, newspapers, Papi's guitar, Papi's face and my Lambie
My favorite people- Still Mummy and Papi, but I also really like Grandma, Aunty Debbie ('cause she is living with us and can play with me every day) and my friend Jakie
What makes me laugh- Aunty Debbies funny faces, playing peek-a-boo
What makes me cry- Mummy going away, going to bed when I'm not ready
I really enjoy- Music (especially Papi's Guitar) and trying to dance, lots of attention from my family and friends
I really don't like- Being in my carseat too long if I'm awake, pumpkin
My favourite foods- Pears, peaches, blackberries (in fact any fruit!)
I'm a big girl now- At 6 months I was 64cm long and weighed 7.5kg

One of my favourite toys!

Christmas presents are great, but the wrapping paper is the best!

Watch out World!

2005-11-27T11:31:00.000+13:00

I am now nearly five months old, and discovering new things every day... including my toes and my voice (and how to shout for attention... works really well). I am very active, Mummy and Papi complain that I never sit still. This month I learned to roll over from my tummy to my back, and to scoot aound my playmat on my tummy or back... I just can't wait to be mobile! And I am very sociable, I'll smile and laugh at anyone, I get lots of attention that way! Here's some of my favourite things...My favorite toy- Eddy the teddy and my Noah and the Ark fabric bookMy favorite people- Mummy and Papi of course!What makes me laugh- Tickles and kisses on my tummy and neck, Mummy's silly songsWhat makes me cry- Waiting too when I'm hungry, vaccinations, being left alone too longImportant events this month- I was dedicated on Sunday 20 November at our Church in Palmerston North- St Albans Presbyterian. Afterwards we had an afternooon tea party to celebrate the dedication, and also my Mummy's birthday and the end of my Papi's study.
Below are some of my most recent photos, check out my smugmug album for lots more photos!

My dedication at St Albans, November 20.

I've worked out what to do with gifts already...

Caught! Mummy left me under my playgym for a few minutes and somehow I found my way under the chair!

Reading with Mummy

2005-10-03T12:21:00.000+13:00

12 weeks old and growing!

Time flies! Our baby is now no longer a newborn but a chubby and contented 3-month old! In the past two months she has perfected her smiles- flirtacious little smiles and big toothless grins. She's even started laughing, small giggles at Papi and mummy's funny noises and at favourite toys. Another favourite is Papi's music and she loves to "sing" along with him! At her last "well-child" health check three weeks ago she weighed 5.1 kg- we are quite sure at her next check later this week she will weigh far more than that, she eats very well, and is collecting "rolls" on her legs and arms. She has had her first doctors visit- a general check up and 3 vaccinations, which upset mummy more than Maya! She is a very healthy baby, although she had her first cold last weekend.
In the last couple of months we have visited Grandma and Grandad in Wellington three times. While there she met wee Jake Williams, 6 weeks younger than her. Jake is the son on Mark and Rahel Williams, good friends from Mercy Ships. We are now a little worried as Maya seemed quite flirtacious- smiling and cooing at Jake. She was also able to meet her great grandmother for the first time- and as always really enjoyed being the centre of attention!

Click on the following links for more photos from the past two months.

Great-grandma and the piano

Spring is here!

Playtime

First smiles and new friends

Maya's First Month

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It is hard to beleive but Maya is already over one month old! And she is getting more beautiful every day! She is now smiling- she has a beautiful smile that makes Mummy and Papi forget all about the lack of sleep and copious dirty nappies that are part of life with a newborn.

We have now been discharged from our midwife, and had our first visit from the plunket nurse last week. At this visit Maya weighed 4kg- a good weight gain- and was 55cm long. In the last few days she seems to have hit a growth spurt- sleeping short bursts and feeding frequently, but otherwise has been eating and sleeping well (up to 6 hours per night!)

Maya continues to be the subject of many phots- follow these links for photos from Maya's first month.

The 2nd & 3rd weeks

A Weekend at Grandma and Grandad's!

One Month Old

Finally- below are some photos of Maya taken in the last few days.

Welcome Maya Elena!

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Born: Thursday July 7 2005 at 6:48pm

Weight- 3490g or 7lb10oz
Length- 47cm

After 16 hours of labour (including a very fast 18 minute 2nd stage) we finally met our beautiful daughter Maya Elena.
Maya is a beautiful girl, with her mummy's nose, mouth and chin and daddy's dark hair (but not curly) and big eyes. After a couple of rough nights (for mum!) she is starting to settle into a good routine, feeding and sleeping well. She is very very cuddly, and has Mum, Dad and Grandma all wrapped around her little finger.

Below we have posted photos taken shortly after Maya was born. Follow the links on the right for more photos from her first few days in the world.