My grandparents in Michigan sent me some awesome shoes for my birthday. I now fit in my size five "Squeaker Sneakers" and they are quite squeaky! Every step I take they emit a "squeak" and by 5:00 it is enough to give me a headache! Yesterday I had a meltdown at daycare in the afternoon after the teacher put my shoes back on.
This morning, I decided to protest when mom put them on me. She told me that she took the squeakers out, but I didn't believe her. So, as soon as she put them on I decided to crawl. I refused to stand up! By the end of the day I figured out that they weren't so loud today, but mom thought it was really cool that I was smart enough to realize that she put on my squeaks today!
In other news, when mom comes to pick me up from daycare, I wave to all my friends and head out the door to freedom. Sometimes I even blow kisses to my teacher. Tonight mom took me out for our (weekly) Mexican dinner. I had a cheese quesadilla and some cilantro rice and black beans. Mmmm. The staff is so nice to me. I walked to the door after dinner and blew them kisses when we left, too! The owner said she can't wait until her grandson is 17 months, just like me!
So, besides being hilarious and imitating mommy's laughs (high, low, quiet, loud, etc) and words, not much is new. I have been using sippy cups ONLY for several weeks now...no more bottles. And, over the weekend mom played a trick on me! Since I kept unloading my dresser, she put all my clothes on hangers and loaded my drawers with books and toys. Not nearly as much fun to mess up, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time before I find a way to get her back.
She did buy me an antique oak table and a little black chair at the Lithopolis antique store today. She said we get to do play-dough this weekend!! I'm excited!
Well...another busy day ahead....
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Words I (attempt to) say
Mom
Momma
Dada
Dude (thanks to Dada) (Duuud)
Gigi (for Greta)
Good Girl
Yeah
NO!
Pizza
Shoes
Zoo
More
Thank You
Nigh(t) Nigh(t)
And then, I say a lot of stuff in secret code that mom and dad cannot understand. It's like they need to get the annie oakley decoder from the Ovaltine box! Plus, mom taught me to laugh like cruella deville, I throw my head back and go Haa Haaa Ha!
I talk on my cell phone a lot, push my plane and stroller around, regularly reorganize mom's tupperware, and I like to read a lot of books. I also enjoy unloading my dresser drawers and pulling toilet paper off the roll if I have the opportunity.
At bedtime I go find mom and say "Nigh Nigh" and that's her sign that it's time to start the bath ritual.
In terms of food, I like to eat almost anything. This morning I ate half of mom's cranberry walnut bran muffin. Mmmmm. And, every now and then she gives me some CHOCOLATE milk. Dad told me it comes from chocolate cows. Is that true?
Tonight I'm going on my first hayride. It's going to be so special. I'll be with my new daycare friends and their families. We also get hotdogs and other fun food, and a pumpkin. Don't worry -- I'll tell mom to bring the camera!
Momma
Dada
Dude (thanks to Dada) (Duuud)
Gigi (for Greta)
Good Girl
Yeah
NO!
Pizza
Shoes
Zoo
More
Thank You
Nigh(t) Nigh(t)
And then, I say a lot of stuff in secret code that mom and dad cannot understand. It's like they need to get the annie oakley decoder from the Ovaltine box! Plus, mom taught me to laugh like cruella deville, I throw my head back and go Haa Haaa Ha!
I talk on my cell phone a lot, push my plane and stroller around, regularly reorganize mom's tupperware, and I like to read a lot of books. I also enjoy unloading my dresser drawers and pulling toilet paper off the roll if I have the opportunity.
At bedtime I go find mom and say "Nigh Nigh" and that's her sign that it's time to start the bath ritual.
In terms of food, I like to eat almost anything. This morning I ate half of mom's cranberry walnut bran muffin. Mmmmm. And, every now and then she gives me some CHOCOLATE milk. Dad told me it comes from chocolate cows. Is that true?
Tonight I'm going on my first hayride. It's going to be so special. I'll be with my new daycare friends and their families. We also get hotdogs and other fun food, and a pumpkin. Don't worry -- I'll tell mom to bring the camera!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Boo @ The Zoo
Yesterday we went to Boo at the Zoo, at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. It was a very nice facility, about 45 minutes from our house. Mom dressed me as snow white, but it was cold out so I had to cover up. I pretended to be sleeping beauty on the way to the zoo... It was fun to see the animals with my new friend Sarah.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Saying goodbye to my old neighbors
I said goodbye to my friends Lindsay and Sarah before I left Harrisburg. It didn't really phase me until now. I'm not sure when I"ll see them again! I miss our walks and playtime. They were fun neighbors. There are lots of kids in my new neighborhood though, and some are old enough to babysit me! Okay, mom says time for bed. More posts and pictures later.
Stuff
In my new house, there are lots of places to hide and play.
I'm really happy here. My dad picked a nice place for our family to live.
I have even contemplated taking my lunch break in the shower, but mom convinced me otherwise.
Last week mom gave me my first taste of pure sin. It's spelled O-R-E-O and it tastes great with milk.
I also got to visit my first pumpkin patch with Dad when he was home last weekend.
More updates soon...probably out of order, but we have been busy playing and exploring our new town.
By the way, I'm going to be Snow White for Halloween. Mom says she is cool, but I have never heard or her before. I'm just too busy for TV and movies!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Starting a new routine
Things have been very busy. Mom and Dad have enrolled me in a new school less than 10 minutes from our house. It's called the Goddard School and it's really fun. I get to sit at a big girl table to eat lunch with the kids. We do a lot of projects and read books and sing songs. Mom packs me a lunch and I get something different every day!
The first day -- yesterday -- I was so excited. Mom was really proud of me because I didn't cry all day! I got tons of kisses, everybody loves me and tells me how cute I am (how annoying!). :) When mom picked me up, we ran an errand and I fell asleep on the way home. I continued to sleep on the living room floor when we got home. I was all tuckered out after meeting so many new friends!
Today, on the other hand, I was kind of sad when mom left. (Side note, mom wasn't sad because she found a Starbucks drivethru across the street!!!) But, I know it will become a routine soon and it will be awesome. The kids in my room (called the Brilliant Butterfly room) are 16 months to 24 months. That means I can learn a lot from the big kids!
Last week I had a total blast with Grandma Poppins and crew. I got to spend time with Uncle Jimmy and a little time with Aunt Dorothy. I gave her a lot of hugs even though she has mono. She's worth the germs! I miss them all!
On the way home we got to see Grandma Diane at the airport for lunch. It was such fun to see her and visit for a little while before our short plane ride home to Columbus. The rest of the day we just played and unpacked.
Sunday we picked up Greta from doggy daycare. She had so much fun with her friends! She got a good report card and we played with her more when we got home. She's so funny.
I'm working on some new words. Of course, my favorite word is "No!" Mom says I should actually write it like this: "NO!!!" because I say it with such determination. I also say "Nigh Nigh" for bedtime, Mom, Dada, Gigi, Good Girrrrl, and a few other random words. And, I point at things that I want.
One of my favorite things to do is tease Greta. We chase each other around and play games. I think she loves me even though I tease her. That is why they call dogs man's best friend, right? They are so loving! I'm lucky to have my Gigi, she is a good example of a loyal friend.
Well, I better get some rest. Another busy day of school tomorrow.
Daddy is coming home this weekend. I am really excited!
PS, mom says to make note that I am good at blowing kisses, and I am an especially affectionate little girl. I give hugs to everyone!
The first day -- yesterday -- I was so excited. Mom was really proud of me because I didn't cry all day! I got tons of kisses, everybody loves me and tells me how cute I am (how annoying!). :) When mom picked me up, we ran an errand and I fell asleep on the way home. I continued to sleep on the living room floor when we got home. I was all tuckered out after meeting so many new friends!
Today, on the other hand, I was kind of sad when mom left. (Side note, mom wasn't sad because she found a Starbucks drivethru across the street!!!) But, I know it will become a routine soon and it will be awesome. The kids in my room (called the Brilliant Butterfly room) are 16 months to 24 months. That means I can learn a lot from the big kids!
Last week I had a total blast with Grandma Poppins and crew. I got to spend time with Uncle Jimmy and a little time with Aunt Dorothy. I gave her a lot of hugs even though she has mono. She's worth the germs! I miss them all!
On the way home we got to see Grandma Diane at the airport for lunch. It was such fun to see her and visit for a little while before our short plane ride home to Columbus. The rest of the day we just played and unpacked.
Sunday we picked up Greta from doggy daycare. She had so much fun with her friends! She got a good report card and we played with her more when we got home. She's so funny.
I'm working on some new words. Of course, my favorite word is "No!" Mom says I should actually write it like this: "NO!!!" because I say it with such determination. I also say "Nigh Nigh" for bedtime, Mom, Dada, Gigi, Good Girrrrl, and a few other random words. And, I point at things that I want.
One of my favorite things to do is tease Greta. We chase each other around and play games. I think she loves me even though I tease her. That is why they call dogs man's best friend, right? They are so loving! I'm lucky to have my Gigi, she is a good example of a loyal friend.
Well, I better get some rest. Another busy day of school tomorrow.
Daddy is coming home this weekend. I am really excited!
PS, mom says to make note that I am good at blowing kisses, and I am an especially affectionate little girl. I give hugs to everyone!
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