Friday, February 27, 2009

you're sillier and sillier.

you DEFINITELY got the silly gene. we weren't sure for a long time, because you were such a serious baby. but it's quite clear now.

these pictures are from the other day. you were just playing in your room and found some accessories that you'd like to try. i like the hat on sideways. that is a nice touch! it's funny, because when you go and get something to put on, and you come out with it, you have this different look on your face, like your attitude has been transformed by your attire. i like it. i'm kind of hoping you don't turn into a fashionista, because i am one of the least fashionable people i know. i never really encouraged it in you, because i have been a little bit afraid of you becoming a girly girl and me not being able to relate to you on that level. you know what, though? i'm pretty sure now that no matter what you end up being like, i'll always think you're funny and sweet and lovely. you are precocious in very different ways than your big brother, and i think it's pretty neat how different but how equally cool a brother and sister can be.

you got two boo boos this week. i put some shoes on you for church that were too small, and no socks. i didn't have any idea until after church, when we saw the big raw spots on either side of your foot. i'm so sorry! now you have some big scabs there, which occasionally get snagged, and then your foot bleeds, and you get super scared and cry. and then on wednesday, you and bella were torturing Amy (the hamster), and she bit you. so, your finger was bleeding a little bit. on the way to church that night, you made up a song about how amy bit your finger and made it bleed. i'm glad it was not so traumatic that you couldn't turn it into a song almost immediately.

i have a feeling you'll continue to amuse and surprise us.

love, mom

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

a year ago today, you took your first steps. wow, it's been a while! time really does fly. you're talking more and more now, and you have a cute little silly voice that makes us laugh.

we've been trying to potty train, a bit, though i think we might have missed that window when it would have been easiest. several months ago, you wanted to use the potty a lot, but then you kind of stopped. we didn't push it, and we probably didn't encourage it enough then. anyway, the other day, you and i went to wal mart and bought a little frog potty and a bunch of stickers for you to have as rewards. star stickers for pee, and frog stickers for poop. and we walked to the underwear section and looked at the cool underwear they have, for when you get really super good at using the potty all the time and knowing when you need to go. you were so excited, you made up a little song on the way home, all about peeing and pooping on the ribbit potty and getting stickers. i think the excitement's worn off a bit, and you sometimes get mad when i ask if you need to try and potty. this is going to be tougher than i thought...

anyway, today is about valentines day! not about pooping on a ribbit potty. So!

we went to devil's den and had a picnic. daddy cooked burgers and hot dogs, and we ran around and played a little, until the wind got too chilly. it was a really nice day, though, and i can't wait until it warms up more. i hope to spend a lot of time there, introducing you and sam to the hiking trails.

i love you!
love, mom