Wednesday, June 25, 2008

A & E, in List Format

Ashley Kate:

* Has begun refusing to eat her solid foods. She will only crack that mouth open to laugh and my crazy antics to get her to open her mouth. At which point I quickly jam the spoon in.

* Has had the dire rear for 2 weeks now. And it can quit any old time it pleases. Like right now.

* Still no teeth.

* Is beginning to think about sitting up. She will do it for a few moments at a time, before throwing herself backwards or to the side.

* Is beginning to think about putting weight on her feet for more than 4 seconds at a time.

* Don't even ask about crawling or pulling up.

* Loves to laugh at dogs that come near by, and possibly even grab a handful of ear/scruff/hair.

* Will pull mine and Ella's hair with great ferocity.

* Is one huge tickle factory.

* Makes for the best squishy hugs and kisses.

* Continues to be such a happy, laid back girl.

Ella Grace:

* Will pop off with some dandy phrases that get nipped in the bud before she's done spewing them forth.

* Got a new to her little table and chairs and absolutely loves them. She simply cannot wait until Ashley is big enough to sit with her.

* Is the best mama's helper around, especially when it comes to Ashley.

* Loves to play teacher and hold books like the teacher while I'm reading them to her.

* Can spot an ant at 500 feet.

* Refuses to kill said ant.

* Heard David say 'pico de gallo' and remarked that they sounded like Spanish words.

* Has begun to incorporate three new words into her vocabulary: compromise, appreciate and additional

* Has eyes that turn an absolute steel grey in the right light

* Has begun giving compliments on my attire, most notably 'That is cute, Mama.'

* Mercifully has been going to bed without getting back up for a drink of water/I need to tell you something/my nose is stuffy/can I have some Chap stick.

* Kills us each and every day with her wit, sharp-as-a-tack-ness and compassion. And sometimes sass, but mostly the other good stuff.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Isn't it wonderful to have great children? You and I were lucky!

tempe & chris said...

What wonderful girls. It's great to get these lists to keep up with their growth!!

Karen said...

What's up with this poor dire rear? What are you feeding that poor child? 2 weeks! Poor, sore, dire rear!

penelope said...

Super lists. Ashley's just got more important things to tend to at the moment, such as being charming and adorable. K.Lo was the same way with teeth, crawling, all of that. Didn't think any of them would ever happen. In fact, she didn't crawl until 18 mos. Four months after learning to walk.

Compromise, appreciate, and additional?! Yowza!

Andria said...

awesome! I love getting these updates.
Poor girl, she's probably refusing to put that stuff in her mouth that keeps coming out of her rear! It needs to be more solid!

Love that E is so sweet and complimentary!

I can't imagine where in the world she gets her sass!

Those are big words!