Caroline is not happy that
safety locks have been
installed on her favorite
spice cabinet.

Hint to Santa -
Caroline is making her
list from the
Toys R Us flier.

After she learns to use the
tools of the trade, Caroline
plans to cook !

 

 

Happy Facksgibbin Errybody!

This week Caroline is 18 months old! She's no longer a baby but a very independent young lady. Often times when we are together, she starts a conversation. I listen as close as I can but I just can't make out all of her words. That's when my 'tending' skills come in handy, I 'tend I understand and talk back as if I DO know what she's saying!

I won't have access to the internet for a day or two so I'd like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for.... Jeff and Lindsey for the wonderful, loving home they give to Caroline... Mimi and Papaw who help take care of our lil' girl....Granny and Papaw who spoil Caroline perfectly....Pop who let's me work part time so Caroline can keep me! I'm also very thankful that we are getting our little boy in February! The list goes on and it just gets gooder and gooder! Thank you Lord for ALL of our many blessings.

Week 25.5

It's almost week 26 and Bubby is growing by leaps and bounds, reaching nine inches in length and passing the pound and a half mark. Experts say that our little Prince is the size of an eggplant! Under his skin, capillaries are forming and filling with blood and by week's end, air sacs will develop in his lungs, getting them ready for that first breath. Mind you, those lungs aren't ready for prime time just yet — but they are developing surfactant, a substance that will help them expand after birth. And speaking of breathing, Bubby’s tiny nostrils, which have been plugged up until now, are starting to open, and his vocal chords are getting ready to roar and in time, Bubby will be jabberin' up a storm, just like his big sis does now! In addition to all this totally amazing news....guess what? Bubby is growing more hair — and if we could see it, we’d now be able to make out its color and texture. I hope his hair is as pretty as Caroline's...but in a boyish way of course!

Twick or Tweet

Minnie Mouse came to Windy Hills for Halloween! Mommy ordered Caroline a costume of her favorite, well, one of her favorite cartoon characters...Minnieee! At first, Caroline wasn't too jazzed about the costume. She didn't like it and wouldn't wear it very long. When Halloween arrived, Caroline wore her costume proudly and Mommy said Caroline wore the Minnie ears all evening long! She was just too cute!!
For the weekend, Caroline and family made a quick trip to see baby Wyatt, Chloe, Livi and Lily. From what I saw, everyone had a great time and Wyatt was a perfect little doll..I can't wait to get my hands on him AND our own little man doll coming in February!

Bizzee Weekend for Caroline

 

Caroline had a great weekend, filled with fun, family, and laughter! She was blessed early Friday with a brand new friend, Wyatt Blake. Wyatt is Chloe's new baby brother, and a very handsome lil man he is. We were so excited to hear the news that Wyatt had arrived. Our phones were buzzing and pictures flying. Congratulations to the Keeth-Hart families! Us gals down here in LA (lower AR) can't wait to give him a hug and a lil peck on his cheek!

Saturday was a full day for the Windy Hills kid. It began bright and early when Daddy called to say he bagged a big buck! Mommy and Caroline went to see the huge deer and take pictures. Later in the day, the whole gang, including Caroline's sweet cousins from NA, Livi and Lily, met at the Punkin Patch and enjoyed the outing. It was cold and breezy but that didn't stop the girls! They had a great time together at the patch!

 

SEVENTEEN (!) Months Old

I’m such a bad Precious... it's been waaay too long since I posted about our sweet Caroline and I feel terrible! I could offer excuses but I have none when it comes to bragging about our baby girl who is 17 months old today! Whaaaa??
Caroline is quite the little girl. She has a myriad of faces and expressions that she uses often. My favorite is her fake cry. She will put her little hands up to her face, almost covering her eyes and begin to make a sound like waah hah, waah hah. The little fakester!
We have invented a game that we play with Mommy. I’ll hold Caroline and we will sneak up on Mommy while her back is turned. (Of course Mommy knows we are coming because Caroline can’t stay quiet.) I whisper to Caroline, “Shhh, let's be quite.” Then we will pounce on Mommy, making her jump and yell! Caroline laughs so hard that you can see all of her little teefies. I love to hear her little girl giggle, it's music to my heart.
Caroline has conquered the art of walking. She has no fear. My finger is no longer needed for support and she never hesitates at cracks or big steps anymore. When we go for our walk, she leans forward, puts her hands behind her back, and takes off! Or she will hold one arm very close to her side and swing the other as fast as she walks!
Every day brings a change in Caroline, she is maturing so fast and picking up so many little things that I can’t keep up with it all. Some of her favorite words are keethz, Athce, Dooths, one, two, go…DahDee, jooths (juice), Mih-ee (Mickey).Yesterday, Caroline made a sentence....she had Daddy’s keys and said, “Thiths is keethz.” Of course, we clapped and said 'Yea Caroline!!' She's sooo smart!

Boy OH Boy!!

Did someone say Baaaby Brotherrrrr??

Poor Caroline! Mommy just told what her shirt says. Her only child status will change mid February when her baby BROTHER, yes... I said, baby BROTHER arrives!!
Nahhh, just kidding, Mommy took a toy away from Caroline and she got upset. But we really ARE getting a sweet, hamsome lil' boy sometime in February.
I was in Wal-Mark's Saturday, minding my own bidness, looking at cards, when my cell phone rang. I answered it and it was my beautiful little girl. She said, " Hey Momma, are you home?" I said "No, where are you?" She said, "We're taking Caroline to Atwood's to get her baby brother some toys!".  Well, I folded like a cheap suitcase and started blubberin'.  I do remember asking, "Are you sure Lindsey? You're sure it's a boy, right?"
The last time I got the hot, cold, shaky, nervous, lump in my throat feeling was the day I heard we were getting sweet Caroline!! Wowzer, not one but TWO  sweet, adorable, perfect Bartonbabies!!! It just can't get any better than this!!
Congratulations to ALL of us, especially Daddy, Mommy, and Sweet Caroline!

Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Diggety Dog

This is yet another exciting week for our lil baby! She (for this wk 16) now weighs in at a big old 4 to 5 ounces, and she's working on another inch in length.
Lil Miss AvoCaaado can now hear sounds which also means she can most likely hear the Mickey Mouse Funhouse that Caroline SO enjoys! Wonder if the little one knows the Hotdog Dance yet? Studies have found that babies who are sung to while they're in the womb recognize the same tune when it's sung to them after they are born! While our teeny one is getting used to voices, the tiny muscles in her body, especially the ones in her back, are gaining strength, so she can straighten out a little more.
Get this amazing lil’ detail…. her developing facial muscles enable her to make a few expressions such as frowns and squints, even at this early stage! Wonder if she smiles at the Hotdog Dance ditty?
Her heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day....25!! and this amount will continue to increase as Cootie Pie continues to develop.

Minney has SHOES!

As I refresh myself on the new baby facts each week - I again am reminded that God is busy creating miracles for us to love and enjoy! 

Big sis watching Mickey!

 

Sprout Report

Mommy went to the doctor today and she is fit as a fiddle. Good job Mommy! Big news to report…our little Towhead’s heart beat is at 153 and on Thursday of this week, he will be 15 weeks old and just about the size of an orange! Our little sprout weighs between 2 to 4 ounces and is about 4 inches from crown to boo-boo!

Get this….the little smarty britches can wiggle his fingers, curl his toes - why he’s even practicing his breathing, sucking and swallowing! His legs are growing longer and all of his limbs and joints are in good working order. Can you believe that our little Buddy is actually growing hair and eyebrows! Whoohoo!



Beach Baby, Beach Baby

Whooo went to the big old sandy beaches of Flawda for the first time ev-er? Our little swimsuit model, Caroline, that’s who! Last weekend, Mommy and Daddy took advantage of a beach invite from Nan and Papa Mark. They loaded up Thursday afternoon and made the drive to the Florida coast. Mommy said Caroline was awesome and made the trip just fine. At one point when I spoke to Mommy during the ride, Missy Caroline was reading a book! After setting up camp on the beach, Caroline enjoyed the sand- she was a busy bee busy digging and building with her pails and toys. Even the birds enjoyed Caroline visiting the beautiful coastline. They chirped and bounced and put on quite a show for her....see the video of diva Caroline and the beach birds! Although it was a fast trip, everyone enjoyed visiting and soaking up some summertime sun.

Mini Mickey Mouse Club Member

Serious about MM Club!

The summer is winding down and school is on the horizon. Matter of fact, it’s so close, you can feel the tension in Wal-Mart on the school supply aisle! Mommy has already returned for prep work so I went to Windy Hills today to keep Caroline. That cute, little girl is becoming quite a comedian. She is making some of the funniest faces and doing some of the funniest things! One thing Caroline enjoys is pulling wash cloths out of the cabinet and throwing them about or using them as pom-poms!

Cartoons mesmerize Caroline. When the Mickey Mouse Club or Bubble Guppies come on, she stops in her tracks to watch them. She not only watches them, she watches them very seriously!

After lunch, Caroline takes a good, sound nap and rises in the best humor. Today, she enjoyed fruit and juice with a few animal crackers thrown in for good behavior! When she had her fill, she turned the plate over the side of her high chair and emptied it on the floor!
Baby Update for Week Twelve
We don’t know what gender our little one is just yet, so, as I did for Caroline, I will do for this little gem. Each week, I will swap his for her and he for she!
Our baby now weighs about half an ounce and is just about 2 1/2 inches long now, give or take a tad. He can open his mouth, wiggle his fingers, and curl his toes, upon which tiny nails have begun to grow. Lil Barton baby can now clench his eye muscles and is making sucking movements with his mouth!
His reflexes and brain are developing in high gear! Most of his critical systems are fully formed! He's about to enter the growth and maturation stage, in which his organs and tissues will grow and develop really fast.
Mommy is doing great except for an occassional headache that lingers long enough to ruin her day. She's a trooper though and pushes her way through it until it goes away.

Are You Sitting Down?

A few weeks ago, I went to Windy Hills to see my favorite little peep. After I went in and got my dose of sugah, Mommy told Caroline to give me the gift pictured. I opened it to find a sweet little February amethyst bead to go on my bead bracelet. I said, "Thank you so much but I already have your birthstone, Lindsey." She said, "That's the month your other grandchild will be here." You could have thumped me and I would have fallen over! After the initial shock wore off and I was able to close my mouth (!) we all three hugged and laughed and cried. Poor Caroline didn't have a clue as to what was happening, she just knew she didn't like it and gave us one of her infamous frowns, furrowed her brow, and pooched her bottom lip! 

The ultrasound was taken last week and I have all the details to report. The baby, yes, BABY, is 11 weeks old now and approximately the size of a lime. The heart beat is 156 and the length is 3.5 cm from booboo to crown!  Lindsey said they could see little teensie weensie arms and legs and could also see the heart beating. The date set for arrival is February 22nd, 2013. Mark your calendars now!

I'm so excited!! I get to blog about Caroline as well as fruits and vegetables again!! And when February gets here, I will be just as nervous and excited and happy as I was the day Caroline made her debut. I know this precious lil baby will be totally awesome just like her/his big sis. (Sounds odd!!) I'm so thankful that I'll be blessed with another beautiful grandchild! Oh my gosh, that will make two you know. Hey, have I shown you the latest picture of..........ooops. Sorry, there I go again!



Pool Party with Caroline

Mommy and Daddy made a trip to the beach last week. Caroline didn't want to go to a boring old beach so us Grandmas (and Paws too) entertained her for a few days. Mimi started off the week and graciously handed Caroline over to me for the remainder of the week. From all accounts, Caroline was spoiled to perfection from west to north of town! Mommy and Daddy returned late Thursday and Caroline and I were anxiously waiting on them. When the car came to a stop in the garage, there was a mad dash to see who could reach us first. I thought they were rushing to give us both a hug. Nope...they wrestled Caroline away from me and slathered her with sugar and smiles. That's ok, I know they missed her! We had a super good time with Caroline and so enjoyed having her with us. When's the next vacation scheduled?

Caroline Turns 14 Months Old

Earlier today, Caroline and Mommy drove me to Monroe to pick up a few unnecessary items! We mainly just wanted to get out for a while and Mommy did have an item or two to return. Our tummies growling, we went to McAlister's for a big old glass of sweet tea and sandwich. Caroline ordered a gwilled cheese sammich and apple sthauce from the kid menu. As Mommy was getting our tea and water, a very nice man behind the counter walked out with a huge yellow balloon for Caroline! She said something I couldn't understand and trembled as he handed the balloon to her. After we got seated, I tied the balloon to her high chair. See the video for evidence of her delight over her yellow balloon. When we got back to Granny and Papaw's house, Caroline was treated to an orange push-up. Caroline enjoys her visits to Granny's, she gets anything she wants. After all, isn't that what grandchildren are for? Spoiling rottenly sweet! 

Caroline the Cutie



THERE she is!!

Where's Caroline?

Check out the two new videos. Caroline is walking down the hall all by herself, no finger needed for balance! She is also learning the word No...and repeating it!

Every day our baby girl is growing up before our eyes. Learning words, walking, playing peek a boo, taking her passy less, off her bottles....

S l o w d o w n Caroline!!

Grinnin' Girl

I don't remember taking many pictures of Caroline NOT smiling. She is the happiest baby girl I've ever seen! She's happy doing anything! It doesn't matter whether she's eating, folding towels, or just sitting and chatting with her new hootie owl - Caroline is happy. Every now and then, when my day turns a bit sour, I whip out my handy dandy iPhone and look at a picture of Caroline. My mood lightens and in an instant, I have to smile. I know I'm a little biased, but isn't she the cutest thing you've ever laid eyes on? A bit ago, Daddy sent me a video clip of Caroline. I won't ruin the surprise for you....just check out the new video, Caroline WALKS!

Busy Baby Girl

Caroline kept the road hot this week, she came to town twice! Mimi and Papaw invited Caroline for an overnight stay Saturday evening. Mimi sent me a picture Sunday morning of Caroline taking a ride in her monkey pj's. Looks like she knows about steering..three and six right?
Caroline and Mommy spent the day with Granny and Papaw today. Caroline was treated to lunch, popcicles, and ice cream! She played hard all day and intentionally skipped her 2 hour nap. Papaw emailed me a letter that Caroline wrote to me all her own. Not sure what it says but Papaw said she had lots of fun typing on the key board! Mommy sent me a picture of her little rider on her way home. The car noise combined with background music was just too much, Caroline had to give it up! Note - no passy needed!

Cool Pool

Mommy had a two day workshop at school this week so Caroline invited me up to visit. We had great time playing inside the house. When we did go out, we quickly came back inside and enjoyed getting the shivers from the coolness of the kitchen! After dinner last night, Caroline got in some pool time. She loves the water and nearly wore Mommy out going up and down her slide!

Caroline and I had a tea party this morning before lunch. She pretended to drink out of her teacup then offered me a sip. About the time I got my mouth to the cup, she quickly moved it back to her lips. When the cup got to her lips, she threw her head back as if to drain the last drop out of the cup then gave me a huge grin. She knew she was fooling me!

Summertime Fun!

Livi, Caroline, and Lily.

Sweet baby girl!

What a good busy time Caroline is having this summer. Her birthday party, a trip to North Arkansas, pool parties with cousins, visits to grandparents...and the list goes on! One trip Caroline didn't enjoy was a trip to the doctor to get her vaccinations last Friday. Mommy called me to give me an update and she was a little anxious. She said Caroline got FIVE injections in her little arm. Hearing that made me cringe! Other than a little soreness, Caroline did very well inspite of the nasty old shots. 

I added a video of Caroline jumping in her bed...yes, I let her jump on her bed...just once. :))  See the video named Caro-cardio!

A Fruit-ful Day

I went to Windy Hills this morning to visit my two flavorite girls. I was greeted warmly but then I did take Mickey D biscuits! Caroline was in rare form - babbling and giving hugs. After a while, Granny and Papaw Glenn came up for a Caroline fix. Daddy came in shortly with peaches he picked in Hampton. OH MY...the peaches were ready to eat and dripping good! Caroline and Papaw quickly peeled one to share. When they had their fill, Caroline required a good wipe down and her shirt  had to be Shout-ed for stains! It was a wonderful day spent on Windy Hills!