Bye bye, Mama!

That's what I say when Mama tries to tell me not to do something. I say, "Bye bye, Daddy," and wave my hand at him too. It's my version of "talk to the hand."Mommy insisted that I'm too big for Charlotte's swing, but I showed her that I fit. She told me that I fit in her arms much better and gave me some snuggles. How's that for punishment?Charlotte and I watched some cartoons together this morning.Bubba had a vet appointment this morning in West Liberty. I went with Daddy while Mommy went to a store with Charlotte. Afterwards we went to El Patio and had a nice lunch. I was well-behaved as usual.Charlotte was well-behaved too. She knows just how to act in a restaurant.I've decided to wake up early from my nap so that we can go play at the park this afternoon. Enjoy the sunshine!

Seven

I was causing my mother some grief this week and getting up early. One day I was awake and yelling before 6am! A few days ago, Mommy and Daddy started talking about the number 7 and showing me what it looks like on my clocks. They told me I could get out of my crib once I saw a 7. This morning my clock had a 7 on it so I yelled, "YAY! Out time!" and my parents came and got me out of my crib. Are you impressed? Now Mommy needs to teach me the number 30 because 7:00 on the nose was still a bit early.

Alphabet Song

I sang a song and Daddy did a video without my knowledge. Enjoy! I performed at the grocery store this morning too.

Fashion Police

Apparently my sister loves "What Not to Wear" so I'm in big trouble. She's going to turn me in for this outfit for sure.She's going to have a tough time bringing me down though.I ate at the dinner table like a perfect little lady last night.Charlotte had to show off her cute diaper.Miss Jamie caught Charlotte's typical expression when Mommy picks her up after her nap. She's one happy baby!I got to ride Mommy's back like a monkey this morning. We went over to the mall to meet Jamie, Matthew, and Alaina and Mommy decided that she should get some exercise. We walked there and back. Mommy put me in the Babyhawk mei tai carrier on her back and it was really fun. I loved being close to her and getting to look all around. Plus, it was funny when Mommy huffed and puffed on the way home when we went up the hill. She's going to fit into her jeans again in no time if she does that with any frequency.

We went to Kohl's yesterday and I was a big helper. I pushed the buttons to open the doors for Mommy. I love to help.

On Tuesday we went to tot lot and I pedalled the trike for a while. Mommy was so happy for me.

I've recently learned how to count to 15 and can sing the alphabet almost perfectly. I ask Mommy, "What's that, Mama?" all day long so my vocabulary is expanding rapidly. Just wait until I start asking, "Why, Mama?" all day long!

We're going to Kidercise tomorrow and then Daddy is on vacation for a whole week. We have lots of fun things planned - tot lot, vet appointment, Kidercise, family date nights, etc.

Bouncy House

Daddy did a short video of me having fun in the bouncy house yesterday morning.

Finally!

I've been asking Mommy to play with my sidewalk chalk since December and I finally got my wish this morning.Grandma kept me company because Mommy had to go inside with Charlotte.
Daddy has a three day weekend so we're going to have fun tomorrow. He's going with to tot lot and Mommy wants him to help me learn to peddle the tricycles. My legs are long enough, but I can't seem to get a handle on how it all works.

Pathetic

I've been sick the last few days and this morning was the worst. Mommy took good care of me.I was all better after my afternoon nap, as you can see.Mommy told me I was being rude the other day. I had an itch!Charlotte continues to enjoy sleeping on the couch. Always look before you sit down in our house.She loves to look at people's faces too. She looked at me and smiled a couple of days ago. I liked it so much that I asked to hold her and got to hold her on my lap for a while.Pretty much everyone in our family is sick, but we're on the mend. Charlotte is the most healthy of the bunch with just a stuffed up nose, Daddy has a sore throat, Mommy has a sore throat, stuffed up nose, and intermittent fevers with dizziness, I have all of the same gunk as Mommy only more snot. It makes for some great snot rockets!

Cuteness

Mommy had the camera out yesterday just because I was so cute.I look like my daddy.Raisins are so delicious that I have to eat the box to get every speck of food.Mommy left me alone with Charlotte for a minute and came back to this.I promise that I was trying to be nice. Charlotte was grumpy before I sat on her.Daddy took a picture of us snuggling before bed time the other night. I'm happy as long as I'm the one that gets to be closest to Mommy.My sleep has been really goofy lately. I talk and sing for over an hour every night. Sometimes I sleep in to recover and other times I don't. I get grumpy and whine when I'm tired so there has been a fair amount of whining lately. I'm trying to master delaying bedtime techniques, but I think my parents are on to me.

I locked myself into Mommy and Daddy's room this morning. Mommy was able to get the door open before I did anything too bad. Charlotte was in the room with me and I was giving her some unsolicited snuggling. Mommy needs to be more on top of things or I'll start carrying baby sister around.