Wish List

Yesterday I started working on my birthday wish list. Many of the items are things for our trip to Antigua in May. I thought I'd put some of what I've come up with so far here so that I could get input in case I am forgetting something important OR if you have advice regarding any of these items. I plan on getting her sunscreen for our trip. Last summer I bought some 12 month summer clothing on clearance so I think I have enough for her to wear in May.

1. Swimsuits (2) (How do sizes run? She's wearing size 9 month in most things and will soon be ready for 12 month dresses).

2. Swim diapers (how many for a 7 day trip and do you recommend a certain type?)

3. Swim vest or life vest for Nadia (any recommendations on a particular one to get?)

4. Hat and sunglasses for Nadia

5. Liquid Image underwater digital camera mask (Has anyone used this or know of someone who has? It costs $99 and you can take pictures or videos while in/under the water. I had purchased a special bag to keep a camera dry in the water a few years ago, and it worked for a few years but either I did something wrong or it stopped working, as our camera was ruined in it last year. I know I could buy a special casing for my current camera, but given my "luck" with cameras - we had one stolen off of Paul's arm in Italy and then I ruined one in St. John a year ago, I am not inclined to invest any more money in our regular camera per chance something would happen to it. I was thinking of asking Paul to get me this for my bday to use while snorkeling, etc.).

Last night she went down at 7pm so that has started to become her regular bed time, which is an improvement! She was quiet until 6:30am. I let her chatter for 15 minutes and then went and got her at 6:45 before she started crying. I've been able to get a few bites of baby food (Gerber carrots and Parent's Choice fruit) in her mouth if I give her a Puff or a Cheerio first, but it's still proving to be a challenge to get her to eat fruits, veggies, yogurt, or cereal these days. She seems to only want milk, Puffs, and Cheerios.

Clark (friend of mine from work) came over this morning so I could help him file his taxes (not that I've done ours yet). As you can see from the picture of them, she still likes to stick her tongue out a lot! Today I want to get back in the routine of cleaning on Wednesdays, and tonight I plan to go to choir rehearsal (I didn't clean or go to choir rehearsal last Wednesday).