Easter Monring

L's B'day Gifts From Grammy

Lucy's First Haircut

Sleepy Ritual

Magic chair: If I don't pat Jack's leg or tummy, he lifts my hand and drops it on his leg to get me started.

Fan

Lucy's box fan has been part of her bedtime routine her whole life.

Tonight, it gave out.

I located and procured a replacement in less than ten minutes and when I got home, she was sitting up in her big-girl-bed with the sweetest look on her face. She said "Daddy! You found me a new fan! Thank you, thank you... It will help me sleep."

I sang ABCs and Hey Jude to her and helped her back into bed. She ran her thumb over my scruffy chin while I reviewed animal sounds for her.

"Goodnight Lucy. I'll see you when the sun comes up."

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Winter PJ's in the Summer

I was cleaning out Lucy's closet to pull out clothes to pass on to
some friends. Lucy was determined to keep some of the clothes and put
them on herself. I couldn't convince her to take off the fleece pj's.
She wore them all morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head

Family Pic

Stuffed Shirt

After she falls asleep, we check on her to see if we need to adjust
her or the covers. We found her like this with Miss Bunny stuffed in
her shirt.

Family Picnic

Morning Friends

Lucy typically comes to our room holding Miss Bunny. This morning she
had her hands FULL. She had Smokey Bear, Bunny Bear (bear in bunny
outfit), Mickey Mouse, and both Miss Bunny and Miss Bunny's momma
tucked in her gown (notice they pop out at the top of her gown).

Resemblance

MeMa's Baby Picture

Hook 'em!

Lu: The apple slice is so white!
Me: Is it sweet?
Lu: Yes.
Me: Are you sweet?
Lu: Yes but you won't eat me up.
Me: No I wouldn't because you're my favorite little girl.
Lu: Yes, and you're the daddy to take me to the potty.

MeMa, PePa & the Kids on the 4th

Fourth of July!

PeaPaw: Lucy, you need some new shoes.

Lucy: [looks at her feet] Yep. But these'll do the twick.

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Superdaddy danced all night with both kids (at once). They had a
blast. WannaBeatles are a big favorite of ours and we try to see them
every year. When we came home, we asked Lucy what her favorite song
was and she said Yellow Submarine. Of course, it's on a Wonder Pets
show, so she is somewhat influenced. Plus, her favorite color changes
from day to day. It was a great evening with friends too (the
Eischens). She and Michael got to run wild in their bare feet! What
could be more fun for a child?

Lucy slid a notecard into her dresser without opening the drawer. She said "Wook daddy! It's an special DEV-wer-ry (delivery) for mommy!"

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If I put Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on, Jack talks to the screen nonstop through the intro & each song.

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Lucy's asleep and Jack was shrieking so I shushed him. He shushed me back.

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Spanish

Lucy: Jack is eating huevos, manzana and cheerios. Is he drinking
agua? I'm eating huevos, yogur and...
Me: jugo.
Lucy: manzana jugo.

I think this stuff is sinking in! Must speak it more fluently around
the house.

Independence or Just Particular

I was feeding Jack his waffle, giving him a bite to pick up from my
hand. This time he would take it from my hand and drop it on the
table so he could pick it up without my assistance. I don't remember
Lucy starting on waffles this early. Jack had two this morning.

Such a Poser

She loves sitting on large rocks. She's always asking to sit on the
large red balls out in front of Target. This was on our way to the pool.