1. Change her name. Some days it is Juliana, other days it is Beedzzo. We don't know why.
2. Sing! Especially make up songs. Today's song was about two bananas on the see saw.
3. Play outside - at the park she LOVES to climb and swing.
4. Go to school. She wishes every day were a day with her teacher Mrs. Koppe.
5. Read books. ....Strega Nona, the Original Tale, Big Anthony His Story, Angelina Ballerina....Over and Over.
6. Take pictures. Especially at the mall.
7. Walk her 'baby'.
8. Art projects. Especially cutting.
9. Play with Amelia.
10. Kiss baby sister and be a great big sister!
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Top Ten Things Evie Likes to Do
1. Walk
2. Cling to either parent's knees/legs like a barnacle while walking
3. Throw stuff - especially flinging stuff off tables
4. Pulling her sister's (anyone's hair) although her sister's hair is most easily grabbed.
5. Poop after having her diaper changed
6. Eat! Anything and everything - this kid can pack it away!
7. Getting her picture taken (crawl toward the camera exceptionally quickly during focusing)
8. Riding in her stroller (picture Kate Winslet hanging off of the front of the Titanic)
9. Chatter. Mom and Evie have complete conversations with words like "ba" and "da" - they can be several minutes long.
10. Playing with mom and Juliette - knock over towers, steal art project tools, etc.
2. Cling to either parent's knees/legs like a barnacle while walking
3. Throw stuff - especially flinging stuff off tables
4. Pulling her sister's (anyone's hair) although her sister's hair is most easily grabbed.
5. Poop after having her diaper changed
6. Eat! Anything and everything - this kid can pack it away!
7. Getting her picture taken (crawl toward the camera exceptionally quickly during focusing)
8. Riding in her stroller (picture Kate Winslet hanging off of the front of the Titanic)
9. Chatter. Mom and Evie have complete conversations with words like "ba" and "da" - they can be several minutes long.
10. Playing with mom and Juliette - knock over towers, steal art project tools, etc.
Monday, October 24, 2005
The Cat that Walked across France
All I can do is praise God for the day my sister Heidi gave us the Cat Who Walked Across France (TCWWAF). It is the perfect cadence and tone to put a certain two and three quarters girl who is NOT sleepy to sleep.
Juliette didn't nap two days last week and drove her mom more than a little crazy (because more than anything I have no patience reserve for a tired non-napper when I'm sick).
She didn't nap yesterday, although she did "rest" for a while and let me sleep on the floor next to her in three minute allotments while she amused herself.
Today, after I had read a story and sung two songs, she announced. "I'm not tired" for the fourth time in eight days. I knew I was in serious trouble. Thinking quickly, I told her I would read her one more story and sing two more songs. Reaching deep into the arsenal of mommy sleep tools, I pulled out TCWWAF, she was asleep by the end. I was SOOOO grateful, I can't even begin to tell you.
Plus I love the book, it is beautifully illustrated and such a touching story.
So, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to Heidi, for giving us TCWWAF. I am forever grateful.
Juliette didn't nap two days last week and drove her mom more than a little crazy (because more than anything I have no patience reserve for a tired non-napper when I'm sick).
She didn't nap yesterday, although she did "rest" for a while and let me sleep on the floor next to her in three minute allotments while she amused herself.
Today, after I had read a story and sung two songs, she announced. "I'm not tired" for the fourth time in eight days. I knew I was in serious trouble. Thinking quickly, I told her I would read her one more story and sing two more songs. Reaching deep into the arsenal of mommy sleep tools, I pulled out TCWWAF, she was asleep by the end. I was SOOOO grateful, I can't even begin to tell you.
Plus I love the book, it is beautifully illustrated and such a touching story.
So, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to Heidi, for giving us TCWWAF. I am forever grateful.
Friday, October 21, 2005
I'm Walking, Yes Indeed
Evie officially is on the road to walking! While her preferred mode of transportation is still hobbling mom while clutching her knees, Evie took at least half a dozen steps half a dozen times today!
She is a very happy little girl, especially when food is around or when she is walking.
Juliette also continues to amaze on almost a daily basis. She is the official phone answerer although she often puts the phone down without mentioning she is doing so to me and it might take me a while to get to the person on the other end.
Today Jennifer turns 37! Also a milestone, Bruce and Jennifer met 10 years ago today. How time flies.
To surprise mom, Dad and Juliette put sparklers in a cake and sang Happy Birthday to mom in bed at 6:30 am. Mom was dead asleep, Juliette was scared by the sparklers and started to howl, then the fire alarm went off. Needless to say, it was a BIG surprise!
She is a very happy little girl, especially when food is around or when she is walking.
Juliette also continues to amaze on almost a daily basis. She is the official phone answerer although she often puts the phone down without mentioning she is doing so to me and it might take me a while to get to the person on the other end.
Today Jennifer turns 37! Also a milestone, Bruce and Jennifer met 10 years ago today. How time flies.
To surprise mom, Dad and Juliette put sparklers in a cake and sang Happy Birthday to mom in bed at 6:30 am. Mom was dead asleep, Juliette was scared by the sparklers and started to howl, then the fire alarm went off. Needless to say, it was a BIG surprise!
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Pumpkin Patches
When we did Juliette's big adventure, we knew the story was a finite one. But there is still so much to report in Juliette and Evie's lives now that we're back in the U.S.! The girls are growing and changing every day.
For instance, today the girls and I went with Amelia and Rachel and Dawna and David to a pumpkin patch. There were rides, slides, farm animals, cider and picking out pumpkins. Juliette had a great time playing with Amelia on a perfect fall day.
Evie is so close to walking! She loves practicing and will pull herself up on my legs whenever possible to get some more time on two legs under her belt. She is up to eight teeth and smiling more every day.
For those of you interested in their adventures, this blog will serve as a continuing adventure for both girls. Sometimes from their perspective, sometimes from ours.
Thanks for spending a little time with us!
Bruce, Jennifer, Juliette, and Genevieve
For instance, today the girls and I went with Amelia and Rachel and Dawna and David to a pumpkin patch. There were rides, slides, farm animals, cider and picking out pumpkins. Juliette had a great time playing with Amelia on a perfect fall day.
Evie is so close to walking! She loves practicing and will pull herself up on my legs whenever possible to get some more time on two legs under her belt. She is up to eight teeth and smiling more every day.
For those of you interested in their adventures, this blog will serve as a continuing adventure for both girls. Sometimes from their perspective, sometimes from ours.
Thanks for spending a little time with us!
Bruce, Jennifer, Juliette, and Genevieve
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