Random photos

My little girl, 16 months old and sometimes acting like she's 16. She's walking and her first words besides mom and dad are 'juice' and 'truck'.  This is her sweet little dress and this is how she decided to play in it.  She now likes to sprawl herself on the floor and play with magnets. 

Here are some things about her that I find intriguing:

1.  She likes to find the boys' underwear and carry it around

2. She has to bring out both of her blankets from her bed when she gets out of bed

3.  She has to have what her brothers have

4.  She does NOT like it if James or Ryan are in my lap

5.  She loves animals!

6.  She has daddy wrapped around her finger

Did I say that?

Me: Ryan, put on your underwear and shorts

Ryan: Mom, it's not my job!

My Baby's First Day

Almost 5 years ago, we were welcoming our first child into this world.  What an easy, pain free labor & delivery.  It's been a fairly easy ride with this child.  Although he does have a strong independant side, he's pretty laid back.  So, imagine my shock when I found out that James would be going to school 5 days a week, all day AND ride the bus! I might have teared up when I was told that.  How could my sweet baby get on a big ol' bus and see his teachers more than he sees me?  I seriously considered homeschooling.  But nothing like the last month of summer to change my mind about that. 

So, all decked out in his 'uniform', new shoes and backpack, he set off for school.  The bus isn't ready to pick up the kids yet, so we still get to take him and pick him up. 

When I asked him if he missed me, he said "No." 

So, no crying for James, just some tearing up for mom. 

After his first day, I asked him what he did that day.

He said " I took a nap, had peanut butter and Jelly" ( I knew about the PB &J because I made it for him)

The Swagger Wagon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUG3Z8Hxa5I

First Days of ...May the force be with you!

Yes, the day finally arrived!  I hate to admit it, but I was really looking forward to Ryan attending Pre-School.  He is going to where James went last year and even has the same teachers.  He was so excited!!  He still is hoping to ride the bus and not my swagger wagon, but one day he'll stop asking. 

The 2nd day of school,he fell out of his chair and was given a popsicle as first aid (so the report stated).  Thanks Ms. Kim!  Now he'll always want popsicles for first aid treatment :)

Today, when I went to pick him up, the teachers were smirking and saying "Did you tell her?"

-Uh-Oh, did he hurt himself again?

-No, he just went pee on the playground, HAHA!

It's Officially Walking Time

There's something super cute about a child's first few trips around the house on their 2 pudgy feet.  And knowing that Olivia is our last one, it's bittersweet.  It's great because now her knees won't get so dirty but sad because she's really growing up.  Walking seems to be the first time when a child realizes "This is great! I have power and I cando what I want!"

And she does.  Olivia is well rounded and usually only yells when someone steals her toys or doesn't share their lollipop or treat.  Lately, I've been putting her in shoes which did not go over well.  But we got to protect her feet, so she'll have to deal.  I got her those sqeaky shoes so hopefully those will make it more fun.

As for clothes...she does not like footed pj's anymore.  She prefers to wear her brother's shirts to bed.  She also does NOT like dresses with straps that fall off her shoulder.  All of this mumbling to say that I am enjoying this little girl and trying desperately to make sure she doesn't woo us into getting what she wants.

Who's teaching my kids?

Ryan: "Mom, Open it!"
Mom: (quietly ignoring Ryan)
Ryan: "Abre!"
Me: Laughing as I assume that means 'open' in Spanish