Unhooked on Phonics

Elias' teacher, Ms. Julie, is known for getting her students to read at an early age. Unfortunatley, I think Elias must have missed a key point. Last week as we are driving home he says:

"Ca. Ca. Ca. Car."
"Ba. Ba. Ba. Fish."

Almost 10 Months

I'll explain the hat another time...as for the facial expression, I think it goes without saying that Ezra is a wild child (or "busy" if you work at the daycare).

At almost 10 months Ezra:

-weighs 17lbs 13 oz, 28 inches long
-splashes so much in the bathtub that he must be part fish
-got his 2nd tooth (Sept 24th) bottom, left, front
-has mastered going up the stairs (especially when Mom and Dad aren't paying attention)
-knows the signs for milk, more and all done
-loves to dig in my plants (messy!)
-has had cold after cold after cold
-loves to wiggle and clap to the music
-constantly drools
-chases Brooks around the room at school
-pulls off his bib every time he eats
-is the class clown
-is still breastfeeding 3 times a day (more like 2.5 times)
-grunts and makes fists when he is frustrated
-is getting pretty good at eating cheerios
-loves unrolling the toilet paper
-is the teacher's pet (Margie goes on and on about him every time I pick him up)
-stands up and claps without holding on (but seems too afraid to take those first steps)
-works with toys at school for a long period of time before moving on
-shakes his head no when you shake your head yes...and laughs (see class clown above)
-has started sitting on the froggy potty at home
-smiles at people he knows
-is beyond curious about EVERYTHING

Snaggle Tooth

Snaggle Tooth is 8 months old!

-Got his first (and only) tooth (Aug 17th)
-Loves to clap (although he has been doing that for months)
-Does not like applesauce and only barely tolerates yogurt, but will happily eat green beans, broccoli and peas
-Has super sharp nails and scratches his face constantly
-Crawls through the tunnel at school
-Says ba, ba and ma, ma (but da, da is still his favorite)
-Already conspires with Elias to do no good
-Recognizes the Goodnight song
-Has found the electrical outlet in the floor (over and over again)
-Has taken a liking to eating my plants (he does seem to like vegetables)
-Still has a wonderful laugh

Is it Wrong?

Is it wrong when a Mom laughs at her three-year-old taking a hit to the groin? He was in a little bit of pain, but I...ahem...the Mom just couldn't help but chuckle a bit. Luckily Dad was there to console.

Nillup

Most days Elias makes up silly words, but every once in a while he tries really hard to get his point across...and it usually takes me a while to get it. A few days ago, it went like this:

Elias: I love chocolate and nillup.
Erica: Nellip? (I often can't tell what he is trying to pronounce)
Elias: No, nillup.
Erica: Nillep?
Elias: NO, NILLUP.
Matt: Vanilla?
Erica: Oh, vanilla!
Elias: Don't talk about it.

6:30...No Way

Both kids slept until about 6:30 this morning. BOTH. That makes for a good morning! You kid-free readers may be thinking that is early, but 6:30 is sleeping in when one or the other is usually up at 5:00. I'm not counting on it happening again tomorrow, but it sure would be nice. Maybe I'll sleep with my fingers crossed.

A ME Day

Back in June, my good friend Carissa planned a day that was just for me. It was a Friday where there was no music class, the kids were at school (a rare Friday), and I had finally found the time to be a bit carefree. We took Sumo for a walk, had a wonderous brunch, went to a movie, indulged in cupcakes and chatted the day away. I have only had a handful of days to myself since (really just by myself), but none of them have been quite as special. Great friends rock!