Friday, November 29, 2013

4 Year Old Logic

Ella: "I wanna wear my pajamas to the store!"
Me: "No. Wear whatever you want, make it comfy. Put on some sweat pants."
Ella: "But I'll sweat!!!!!" *throws a fit and storms out*

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Erin - 19 months

Some of Erin's favorite things (19 mos old):
  • Playing with markers
  • Bringing me items she knows she's not suppose to play with (i.e. markers)
  • Bringing me wipes and laying on the ground when shes ready for a diaper change
  • Jumping up and down in her crib at bedtime
  • Carrying Holly around and handing her to people
  • Putting Hollys cat food morsels in her water bowl
  • Sitting in the middle of the dining room table to watch Ella color
  • Yelling "MOO" at every animal in her favorite book
  • Standing on chairs, couches, stools, etc.
  • Eating independently and messily
  • Stealing other people's cups
  • Yelling "mama" repeatedly so i reply with "what baby?" approx. 85 times so she can laugh at me
  • She only knows about 12+ words, but just today I could hear her mimicking part of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
  • She does NOT like to be left out. So when Ella gets a cup with a straw at a restaurant, she demands one too. When Ella gets a sucker, so does she. Etc. We have to be really careful about what she sees because she's done being treated like the baby!

"Mama"
"Dada"
"Ella"
"Holly"
"Guck"
"Baby"
"Ba-ba"
"Bye-bye"
"Tickle"
"Kitty"
"Cup"
"Abby"
"Puppy" or "Pup pup"
"Up" or "Uppy"


Confusion with Football

Ella was extremely confused today when we were watching the Vikings/Packers game. It worked out well that we cheered on the purple team, her favorite color! I told her that is where Daddy was, and she was really excited, thinking she'd see him on tv.  Here were the observations she made:

"I hope Daddy doesn't get hurt!" (thinking he was actually playing football
"I heard Daddy!" (hearing the quarterback calling out a play)
"There he is! I think I saw him!" (looking at literally 5,000 fans)
"Why don't the players wear coats?" (watching them freeze their tails off)
"Do they have popcorn there?" (wondering what Derek had for supper)

Weekend Update

This weekend went so fast! The girls and I spent the time together, as Derek went to the Packers/Vikings game. He was definitely in need of a getaway and what a great opportunity! This trip allowed him to spend time with Brian, Bjorn, and Ben. He has always wanted to see Lambau Field, and he'll never turn down a Vikings game. It turned out to be a great game and they had a blast.

The girls and I enjoyed all the great things about being home in the winter... playing in the snow, hot cocoa, blanket forts, inviting friends over to play, coloring, hanging out in our jammies, books, and enjoying "happy nappies" together. I love it when my kids are healthy and happy!!! I was on cloud 9; I was clobbered in hugs and kisses.



Erin also met her new pediatrician on Saturday. We are really hopeful that this new doctor will keep tabs on Erin and keep her feeling well!! She did great at her appointment and left with a sucker and Elmo sticker. :)

Monday, November 18, 2013

Everything is a Song

With Ella, EVERYTHING is a song. What a great way to teach kids! She comes home singing funny little catch phrases, and it's a game to figure out what she learned that day.

"Dot, dot, not a lot!" = being conservative with glue
"Zip it, lock it, put your key in your pocket" = be quiet
"Around the tree, around the tree, that's the way to make a three" = writing a 3
"Across the sky and down from heaven this is how we make a seven" = 7
"Make an "s" but do not wait go straight back up and make an eight." = 8
"Down, across and down once more this is how we make a four." = 4

Which leads me to my latest google search:  "songs about whining."

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Hide and Seek

Ella is great at hide and seek! Well...except that she tells you where she's going to hide. And always copies the same places you hide. And giggles when you're looking for her!

I take back what I said.

Ella is not very good at hide and seek.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

I am Thankful For...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am beyond thankful for the week of good health we have been given. Everyone is back to normal, rested, and happy. Couldn't ask for anything more!!

Healthy Kids = Happy Kids = Happy Parents


Sunday, November 10, 2013

Sickies

This week might go down as the worst one of 2013. And the most medicated week of all time.

Last weekend, Erin was sick and on Monday they dianosed it with an ear infection. By Tuesday, it was RSV, as well. She experienced a lot of complications with her symptoms.....sleeping, eating, etc. Derek had a stomach bug for a couple days. I, too, was struggling with a cough and a flu. Fortunately, Ella was completely healthy!

It is Sunday afternoon and I feel a good week coming on, health-wise.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Getting Vertical

Our bathroom recently became operational when my Dad came over and hooked up the stool and sink. SCORE! We are thrilled to have this room on our main level, it is so convenient. The washer and dryer will come up once we put up trim.

Ella was the first one to try it out, and I was thrilled to see she was tall enough to reach the light! DOUBLE SCORE! She is now completely self sufficient going to the restroom. And growing like a weed. :)

Not more than 24 hours later, Erin was casually playing with her toys. Out of the corner of our eye, we noticed her dragging her wooden princess chair to the kitchen. She was grunting and struggling but she got it in there. We weren't concerned, thinking she was going to put a baby on it.......until she came back in the living room with the glass butter holder. The little stinker used it as a stool, she can reach the kitchen counter now!!


Monday, November 4, 2013

Erin - 18 months

Erin had another doctor appointment today as she has not been feeling well. It was very interesting to me that she has not gained a single ounce since August. She's on the move!!!

It was also Erin's lucky day because I refused to give her any shots until I get my healthy Er-Bear back!!

Sunday, November 3, 2013

They call it mellow yellow

After several hours of priming and painting our bathroom, the first words out of Ella's mouth were:

"HOLY YELLOW!"

Bow Hunting

I promised Derek I would join him on a trip to the tree stand, and that adventure was this weekend! He always knows how to keep me happy because he got me the warmest camo possible. Once we got up there, I told Derek we needed a code word for an incoming deer, and we decided on "Pizzaboat."

It was fun and soooooo peaceful, and the view of the sunset was outstanding. We saw a little buck, and got to do my fair share of calls and rattling. I also knitted half a scarf while we were up there. Except my yarn ball fell out of the stand so there was 20 feet of yarn dangling from us!

Mmmmm Kisses

I wish I could keep Erin in a bottle right at this age. She is so sweet. My favorite thing she does is say "MMmmmmmmmmm" and run across the house to give you a kiss.

Spelling Champion

(As we are cooking breakfast)

Ella: "MOM! MOM! Look! I spelled turtle!"

Me: "T.....R.....D.....L.......good job babe!"

Overall, Ella is actually doing pretty good sounding out her letters. :)

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Our girls did a lot of celebrating this week, both trick or treating and having Halloween parties at their school and day care.