SUN!

We ventured out into the semi-warm sun on Friday afternoon. This time I remembered a camera to document Abrianna's swing experience. Kind of tough to get action shots with my camera. These were the best ones.

Momma's helper II

I've decided I need to observe and stress the importance of observation to others at all times. While I was gone at book club Wednesday night, she proceeded to eat the rubber strip off of my dust pan. I hoped I was wrong, but the evidence came out in her diaper the next day. What a girl!
I'm continually amazed at how young out children observe and mimic our behaviors. Lucas was helping me mop my floor with his little mop. When he left it, she scurried over and picked it up. As you can see, she began to dip it and try to mop the floor. Then the following morning after observing me washing Lucas' face in the tub, she summarily picked up the washcloth and preceded to scrub at his face.

And She's Off!

Our little helpers

I think Abrianna understands that a dust pan is used for picking up the dirt, for she was playing with it and eating the dirt at the same time.

Here both of our kids were intently watching and trying to help daddy start the fire. I love seeing them interact with daddy.

On another note... Lucas has learned the word incredible today. I was changing Abrianna's diaper and he wanted to see the poop. "That's Incredible!" was his response upon looking. No, there wasn't anything special about it. He just likes the word and is learning how to properly use it.

Goodbye

Rick took Lucas to his physical therapy appointment. As they were walking out of the door, he excitedly exclaimed, " I want to give you a hug and a kiss!!" Back he rushed to smoother me in his two year old hugs and kisses.
Headed out the door once again with his daddy, I told him, " have fun with daddy!". "Have fun with ... pausing... Pookins" ( Rick's name for Abrianna).
Moments like these make parenting fulfilling.

What I learned from my boy...

First. A little boy in trouble will make up his own words to familiar tunes, such as, "Nice mommy, nice mommy, I will give my love to you!" to the tune of the cradle roll song Nice Kitty when he's in trouble.
Second. Don't leave Desitin lying around after your two year old sees you apply it to a sore bottom.
Third. Desitin doesn't wipe off or come off with regular bar soap. It requires grease cutting lemon joy. and a shower.
Fourth. When you explain that your tummy is squishy from having babies, expect curiosity.
Fifth. Little boys think they can determine if there is a baby in your tummy by poking and prodding. Mine informed me that I had a stick in there- and NO I'm not pregnant!

More stories

Early yesterday morning, Lucas climbed into bed with me. He asked for a drink of water. So, like a good mommy, I got up and filled a cup of water for him. Upon returning to my bed in the dark, I whacked him in the head with the cup. Between his wails, he demanded, " WHY YOU DO THAT?? DON'T HIT ME, MOMMY!" Man, makes me sound like an abusive mommy. I felt awful. Lucas did take his drink of water after the blow to his head.
We all four slept for several more hours. Abrianna was the first to wake. I groggily watched her playing with the infamous cup of water. Picking it up, she began to give me drinks. I dutifully and enjoyably went along with her. She thought that was great. What a big girl to give mommy drinks!
Today, Lucas was climbing down from the table and slipped, crashing to the floor and bumping the back of his head. Rick picked him up to comfort him. I asked him where his owie was and he said he'd bumped the back of his head. I stood up and kissed him. Between his sobs he informed me he wanted me to give him his owie back! Huh? Okay, so I pretended to put it back on the back of his head. "Put me back in my chair. I want to conquer it. He success fully made it this time. What a wonderful attitude! He was obviously in pain and embarrassed but he wanted to get the better of that chair, not the other way around!