A Good Visit!
Mika had a good visit with her family from High Prairie last night. She was sleeping at first, but soon got up, had a bottle, and spent the rest of the visit trying her best to interact with her family.
Mika was nice and alert for the latter part of the visit and loved checking out the new faces. She seemed especially taken with her Auntie Janis, now dubbed Mika's 'favorite' Aunt.
Her Grandpa (Papa?) said that Mika looks just like her Daddy did when he was a wee one.
Some things that I learned:
Mika's big size is certainly inherited from her Daddy's paternal side. Papa Cunningham was 12+ pounds at birth!! Mika's Aunties were all over 8lbs at birth too.
I should be prepared for early mobility. 9 months seems to be the average age for walking when your veins course with Cunningham blood. Her Daddy walked at 9 months. Frightening as that prospect is, it would be nice to still be on leave and witness Mika's first steps rather than potentially hear about it from a Dayhome owner, Daycare worker, or anyone else, for that matter.
Auntie Janis has some dance competitions coming up in the next few weekends here in Edmonton, so hopefully we can see them all again soon!
Mika's cousin Madison seemed more interested in the cats than Mika. The cats sincerely appreciated that as they have been left out a bit since Mika's arrival. Maddie happens to love cats, but can't have one of her own due to some of her family's allergies.
I don't blame Maddie at all for being not as interested in Mika as the rest of the family was. She's been the only grandchild for 6+ years and might not be so keen on sharing the spotlight. If that is the case, Maddie handled herself exceptionally well. Though, she just may have not had any interest in being around a baby period. Its not like Mika does much more than stare and fart right now. I can understand that it may seem strange to a girl Madison's age that people marvel over a baby being able to lift its head.
I just love that kid...anyway, Maddie, you'll always be the first and therefore #1 grandkid, so no worries mate!
Mika was nice and alert for the latter part of the visit and loved checking out the new faces. She seemed especially taken with her Auntie Janis, now dubbed Mika's 'favorite' Aunt.
Her Grandpa (Papa?) said that Mika looks just like her Daddy did when he was a wee one.
Some things that I learned:
Mika's big size is certainly inherited from her Daddy's paternal side. Papa Cunningham was 12+ pounds at birth!! Mika's Aunties were all over 8lbs at birth too.
I should be prepared for early mobility. 9 months seems to be the average age for walking when your veins course with Cunningham blood. Her Daddy walked at 9 months. Frightening as that prospect is, it would be nice to still be on leave and witness Mika's first steps rather than potentially hear about it from a Dayhome owner, Daycare worker, or anyone else, for that matter.
Auntie Janis has some dance competitions coming up in the next few weekends here in Edmonton, so hopefully we can see them all again soon!
Mika's cousin Madison seemed more interested in the cats than Mika. The cats sincerely appreciated that as they have been left out a bit since Mika's arrival. Maddie happens to love cats, but can't have one of her own due to some of her family's allergies.
I don't blame Maddie at all for being not as interested in Mika as the rest of the family was. She's been the only grandchild for 6+ years and might not be so keen on sharing the spotlight. If that is the case, Maddie handled herself exceptionally well. Though, she just may have not had any interest in being around a baby period. Its not like Mika does much more than stare and fart right now. I can understand that it may seem strange to a girl Madison's age that people marvel over a baby being able to lift its head.
I just love that kid...anyway, Maddie, you'll always be the first and therefore #1 grandkid, so no worries mate!
posted by Mama_T at 10:14 AM
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