Things Lily says...
"Sa!" it means "thanks" or "Thank you" even though it doesn't sound like it.
She says it every time you give her something.
"MA!" Has a couple different meanings. It could mean "Pick me up!"(it doesn't have to be me which is a little strange) or "Pay attention to me woman!"
"Mama" I think you can figure this one out.
"Dada" or "Dadeee" another easy one to guess
"Wan dat" means "May I please have that?" Yeah, we're still working on the manners.
It can also mean "Do you want this?"
One, two, three and eight
"a", "o"
"Istu" - It's stuck
"Wasda?" -What's that?
"Ah da"- All done.
"moo", "baa", "ah-a-oodle-oo", "foo"- woof
"Dye" or "dye-dye" usually accompanied by a wave, otherwise it might get me some strange looks= bye-bye
"hi" or "hewo"- big favorites repeated many times.
There is the ever popular "No!" and she has added "uh-uh"
"da" can mean a million and one things. One of the most popular meanings is "I'm stuck in my room because I've closed the door. Please come help me."
I think yiya is Ryan, but I'm not 100% on that one.
Recognizable songs (or at least the first line or so of the song so you know what she wants you to sing)...
"abcdefg...." you sing the rest with her making some sounds... and the grand finale "nah ah na ma abc ahahahahahah"
"Jesu ah me da da oh"- Jesus loves me this I know
Row, row, row your boat. -At this moment I can't think of her sounds, but I knew when she was singing it. She did this one in the pool at Grandma's a lot.
I'm sure I've forgotten some and of course there is a LOT of babbling that means something to her, but I'm not quite up on the lingo yet.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Pool Pictures
Here are some pictures my mom took in the pool yesterday. I still can't get mine off of the camera, so there will be more when we get back.
Monday, August 06, 2007
Guess Where I Am
I'm in South Carolina! What, you didn't know I was going away? Neither did I until Friday! The thought occurred to me Thursday. I talked to Jay about it. I called to see if my mom would like some visitors at this time. I called to see if it would really make a difference to speed of the construction. I thought about how hard it would be to drive 10+ hours with 2 little kids by myself and I almost decided not to go. Flying occurred to me, but I wasn't sure. I brought it up to Jay and he had thought about us flying too. I priced airline tickets, Jay priced airline tickets, and I pretty much decided we wouldn't go. Friday afternoon I got a call from Jay. He was in the process of booking our flight! With Credit card points! Woot! (I never thought I'd use that word, go figure.) It's great to have a husband who will figure stuff out for you even when he doesn't get the benefit of going. He's at home this week doing his regular thing. We miss you, honey! So Jay got the tickets Friday and took us to the airport Sunday.
Now here we are on vacation that fast! It was kind of crazy and spur of the moment, so it was all a bit surreal for me until it happened. I like to make lists a couple days in advance and add to them as I think of stuff so I don't forget anything. I didn't really get to do that this time and I forgot some key bedtime stuff because it wasn't on my list when I finished up in the morning. Both kids' blankies are sitting on their beds at home and Ryan's sheets had to be changed this morning because I forgot the pull ups. We went to the store this afternoon to fix the problems my mommy brain caused for this trip. I wonder if my brain function will ever return to normal. Until then I will just have to makes lists, lots of lists.
It's hot in the south, but I'm sure we will find stuff to do. This morning we got up, ate breakfast, put on swim suits and sunscreen and headed straight out to the pool. We didn't come back in until lunch time. Ryan had a blast kicking around in this inflatable tube I got for like $3. By the end of the morning he was jumping in and getting back to the ladder to get out and jump in again all by himself. This is a pretty major accomplishment for the child who just 3 weeks ago had a death grip on anyone who went in the water with him(even when he had his life vest on). He did make some major strides on vacation swimming around by himself with his life jacket on. He is quite proud of himself. He did not want to get out of the pool for lunch. He said he was not hungry. I think if I would let him he would stay in the pool from sun up to sundown.
Lily had her own brand of fun with the pool. She didn't stay in her baby float for long. She really didn't even want to be held. I don't know what she thinks is going to happen when she gets off on her own in the 4 foot deep water, but she kept trying. I think she finally resolved herself to the fact that she would have to be held while in the pool. She climbed out of the pool. Then back into someone's arms in the pool. Then out of the pool. Then she started handing things (like Ryan's Crocs) to my mom in the pool. In the pool, out of the pool, in the pool... I think you get the picture. She did have fun though.
I took some pictures this morning, but I forgot the cord for my camera and the computer doesn't like my card for some reason :-(
I think we are going to visit a children's museum tomorrow. We talked about going to the zoo with Ryan, but it's supposed to be 102*. I don't think the animals will be doing much except getting up to move back into the shade as the sun passes overhead.
Now here we are on vacation that fast! It was kind of crazy and spur of the moment, so it was all a bit surreal for me until it happened. I like to make lists a couple days in advance and add to them as I think of stuff so I don't forget anything. I didn't really get to do that this time and I forgot some key bedtime stuff because it wasn't on my list when I finished up in the morning. Both kids' blankies are sitting on their beds at home and Ryan's sheets had to be changed this morning because I forgot the pull ups. We went to the store this afternoon to fix the problems my mommy brain caused for this trip. I wonder if my brain function will ever return to normal. Until then I will just have to makes lists, lots of lists.
It's hot in the south, but I'm sure we will find stuff to do. This morning we got up, ate breakfast, put on swim suits and sunscreen and headed straight out to the pool. We didn't come back in until lunch time. Ryan had a blast kicking around in this inflatable tube I got for like $3. By the end of the morning he was jumping in and getting back to the ladder to get out and jump in again all by himself. This is a pretty major accomplishment for the child who just 3 weeks ago had a death grip on anyone who went in the water with him(even when he had his life vest on). He did make some major strides on vacation swimming around by himself with his life jacket on. He is quite proud of himself. He did not want to get out of the pool for lunch. He said he was not hungry. I think if I would let him he would stay in the pool from sun up to sundown.
Lily had her own brand of fun with the pool. She didn't stay in her baby float for long. She really didn't even want to be held. I don't know what she thinks is going to happen when she gets off on her own in the 4 foot deep water, but she kept trying. I think she finally resolved herself to the fact that she would have to be held while in the pool. She climbed out of the pool. Then back into someone's arms in the pool. Then out of the pool. Then she started handing things (like Ryan's Crocs) to my mom in the pool. In the pool, out of the pool, in the pool... I think you get the picture. She did have fun though.
I took some pictures this morning, but I forgot the cord for my camera and the computer doesn't like my card for some reason :-(
I think we are going to visit a children's museum tomorrow. We talked about going to the zoo with Ryan, but it's supposed to be 102*. I don't think the animals will be doing much except getting up to move back into the shade as the sun passes overhead.
Friday, August 03, 2007
On Lily
Is it possible to be so cute when saying no that people actually want you to say it? I didn't think so, but Lily is giving my presumption a run for it's money. I'll try to get it on video and you can judge for yourself. That is if I can figure out a way to post video for free because I'm not paying for it!
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Lily
I have really been neglecting my blog lately. I need to get on the ball because Lily and Ryan are doing some really great and funny things that I want to remember. I could offer up excuses, but I think we all know them pretty well by now. No matter how true it is that I'm busy it doesn't really matter in the long run. Today I am going to write about Lily(that is until Lily wakes up and resumes her normal position when I'm on the laptop- Kicking the keyboard)
Lily is funny and amazing. Jay told me Monday when he read to Lily that she pointed to the number eight in one of her books and said eight. Being as I have very high standards for what constitutes a word I took it with a grain of salt (no offense, Jay) because she could have just been repeating it. The very next night I was reading the same book to her and as soon as I turned to the page with all the numbers 1-10 Lily plopped her cute little finger right on the eight and said, "eight." I believe that this is a fitting tribute to the great Cal Ripken, Jr. (Baltimore Orioles' number 8 for those of you who live under a rock) who had just been inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame. She really is very smart, but I had no idea she was already learning numbers just from reading books. Most of the time she is happy, smiling or laughing. She loves to "jump", run around with he big brothers, climb, play peek-a-boo, make people laugh and babble (almost constantly). Oddly enough she also likes to pull people down on her whether she sits behind you and pulls or pulls Ryan down while they are hugging. She seems to think it's funny. She must think she is already two as she throws a mean fit when she doesn't get what she wants. People often come running to her aid only to find me sitting next to her. They usually give me some sort of "Are you crazy woman?! Your child sprawled on the floor screaming her head off and you are just sitting there!" look. Most times I'll inform them that she is okay and just mad that I didn't do what she wanted. Sometimes I get a knowing look in return, sometimes people are not as understanding.
She does have a way of getting what she wants without throwing a fit. When I'm cooking she will come up between me and the stove and push my legs. She is strong and resistance is usually futile (she doesn't give up), so I almost always cook with a "helper" on my hip. It's probably a bad habit, but sometimes I just need to take the easy way out. When she wants a drink she goes into the kitchen, holds the refrigerator handle and yells, "Ma!" until I get her one. When she is done with just about anything she says, "Ah da" sometimes she holds her hands up too. Unfortunately all-done sounds quite a bit like I-want-that, so sometimes there is confusion. Usually I am tipped off by the tantrum that follows removal from her high chair, but sometimes she just pulls the tray back or tries to buckle herself back in. She will grab someones hand a literally pull them where she wants them to go. It's actually very sweet.
She has started to "sing along" with songs she hears a lot. She even gets some of the sounds right. Mostly it's like this:
Me: Jesus loves me this I know.
Lily: Jesu la la dadadaaaaaaa.
It's sweet. I love when she sings with me, but it has made our bedtime routine quite a bit different because she doesn't fall asleep while I'm singing anymore. There have been many times I have been able to leave the room while she is still awake, but I'd better not close the door or we will have to start all over. She also sings and plays along with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, her very favorite show. All I have to do is say, "Do you want to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse?" and she will run to the living room and plop down in front of the tv. I know there are bunches of you out there shaking your heads that I let her watch tv, but you try to not let your baby watch tv while your 3 year old watches. I think she is still pretty well rounded. She loves to play outside and water play remains at the top of her list. When I tell her it's time for a bath she runs up the stairs to the tub. It's nice to know she really understands at least some of what I say.
I could probably write a lot more, but this post is getting crazy long and is probably a little jumbled. I have neither the time nor inclination to go back and proofread...sorry.
Lily is funny and amazing. Jay told me Monday when he read to Lily that she pointed to the number eight in one of her books and said eight. Being as I have very high standards for what constitutes a word I took it with a grain of salt (no offense, Jay) because she could have just been repeating it. The very next night I was reading the same book to her and as soon as I turned to the page with all the numbers 1-10 Lily plopped her cute little finger right on the eight and said, "eight." I believe that this is a fitting tribute to the great Cal Ripken, Jr. (Baltimore Orioles' number 8 for those of you who live under a rock) who had just been inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame. She really is very smart, but I had no idea she was already learning numbers just from reading books. Most of the time she is happy, smiling or laughing. She loves to "jump", run around with he big brothers, climb, play peek-a-boo, make people laugh and babble (almost constantly). Oddly enough she also likes to pull people down on her whether she sits behind you and pulls or pulls Ryan down while they are hugging. She seems to think it's funny. She must think she is already two as she throws a mean fit when she doesn't get what she wants. People often come running to her aid only to find me sitting next to her. They usually give me some sort of "Are you crazy woman?! Your child sprawled on the floor screaming her head off and you are just sitting there!" look. Most times I'll inform them that she is okay and just mad that I didn't do what she wanted. Sometimes I get a knowing look in return, sometimes people are not as understanding.
She does have a way of getting what she wants without throwing a fit. When I'm cooking she will come up between me and the stove and push my legs. She is strong and resistance is usually futile (she doesn't give up), so I almost always cook with a "helper" on my hip. It's probably a bad habit, but sometimes I just need to take the easy way out. When she wants a drink she goes into the kitchen, holds the refrigerator handle and yells, "Ma!" until I get her one. When she is done with just about anything she says, "Ah da" sometimes she holds her hands up too. Unfortunately all-done sounds quite a bit like I-want-that, so sometimes there is confusion. Usually I am tipped off by the tantrum that follows removal from her high chair, but sometimes she just pulls the tray back or tries to buckle herself back in. She will grab someones hand a literally pull them where she wants them to go. It's actually very sweet.
She has started to "sing along" with songs she hears a lot. She even gets some of the sounds right. Mostly it's like this:
Me: Jesus loves me this I know.
Lily: Jesu la la dadadaaaaaaa.
It's sweet. I love when she sings with me, but it has made our bedtime routine quite a bit different because she doesn't fall asleep while I'm singing anymore. There have been many times I have been able to leave the room while she is still awake, but I'd better not close the door or we will have to start all over. She also sings and plays along with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, her very favorite show. All I have to do is say, "Do you want to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse?" and she will run to the living room and plop down in front of the tv. I know there are bunches of you out there shaking your heads that I let her watch tv, but you try to not let your baby watch tv while your 3 year old watches. I think she is still pretty well rounded. She loves to play outside and water play remains at the top of her list. When I tell her it's time for a bath she runs up the stairs to the tub. It's nice to know she really understands at least some of what I say.
I could probably write a lot more, but this post is getting crazy long and is probably a little jumbled. I have neither the time nor inclination to go back and proofread...sorry.