Month: July 2009

Breighton got a new Barbie doll and I have been having a blast playing with her. I enjoy brushing her hair and trying to rip off her shoes and roller skating helmet.

Today marks 18 months of my life. I am growing up so fast. My receptive language is far superior to where it should be at this age. My verbal skills are a bit lagging but Mommy is confident I will explode with words soon. (Daddy is more nervous about the lack of words). Although, I listen extremely well. I like to please others by doing simple jobs like: putting trash in the trash can, handing Mommy a towel after her shower each morning, helping put spilled cat food back in the bowl, wiping the floors with a towel when I think they are dirty and many many more!

I am a total snuggle-bug. I LOVE to give hugs and kisses to everyone and everything. Although sometimes I nip with my teeth when I hug Mommy. Speaking of teeth. I have 4 on top in the front, two front on the bottom, 2 molars on the top and just got 1 more on the bottom. The last first year molar is on its way. So I am very grumpy tonight. Teething has been a battle as my teeth have come in so slowly the pain has lingered longer than it should. When I teeth I am super grumpy. I chew food and then spit it out. Nothing makes me happy other than Mommy (but that is the case with a lot of things!).

I am still nursing. Mommy is trying to ween me but I won’t let her just yet. I never took a bottle. I really don’t like sippy cups but will tolerate them for a drink of water or really watered down lemonade. I still don’t sleep through the night but I am getting closer. There have been a few nights where I gave Mommy hope of a full nights sleep but then I went back to up 2-3 times a night. Mommy has adjusted but I know is tired of it all. I just really enjoy snuggling up with Mommy when the house is quiet and lacking the normal chaos of the day. Can you blame me?? Have you seen our house sometimes? PURE CHAOS! hehe

I am sure there are many other things to mention but for now I will leave you with a few pictures of dress-up day with Mommy today.

I am a total rock-star! Clown costume, train conductors hat and a Hanna Montana play microphone! Look at me bust a MOVE!

And now for my singing talent. Notice the nose to the microphone… that is ALL my style! Maybe a little stand-up comedy. I do think I am HILARIOUS!!!

Hello, is this thing on?? Is anyone here from Iowa? ahhh, nevermind.

Ladies and gentleman, thank you and GOODNIGHT!

I got to spend the morning with Mommy at the Honda dealership while the minivan was being repaired, or at least attempted to be repaired. My sliding door makes a “ca-chunka ca-chucka” sound and won’t open or close properly. We were there a little over 2 hours and I found SO many things to keep busy with.

I enjoyed pushing this scooper truck around until it flipped up and whacked me in the face.

Then I discovered I was allowed to play IN the cars. Hmmm… Mommy and I were sitting IN the front seat of this big truck. I opted to climb to the backseat and then up the armrest and ended in the back of it! This little window was FUN to climb in and out of…many times!!!

Ready to crawl through again! 🙂

What a fun play-gym!

Then I INSISTED that I be buckled up. But the strap hurt my face so I tucked it behind me. I was SO happy to be in a big boy seat! 🙂

We now have a rental and a headache. The minivan is back at Honda after more parts were ordered. Hopefully they can fix it eventually. I miss my big car. It is tough to get the entire family in the Beetle!

I am enjoying the music classes Mommy has been taking me to. I like to giggle and clap along and sign quite a bit from the songs. Someday I will sing! But right now I will settle for a bit on sign language and my few words. Today at class I said “BUBBLE!” Mommy was so proud.

Hanging with my pal Madison at music class.

My best buddy Michael (MJV) chillin’ on the floor while I ran circles around him…for five minutes! 🙂 hehe

Michael getting down with the sticks. I refused to play the sticks today (normally one of my favorite things!!!)

On the way home from Ohio I was being super quiet in the car. Mommy figured I was just engaged watching Breighton being silly. When she stopped for gas she found this:

I did it again the second day in the car too! The markers washed right off!