EDIT - I wrote this post last week but didn't post it right away. Since then she has wrecked havoc twice again - one with a swimmy and once without. Needless to say we are going to use the swimmy diapers for a while longer.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
A Simple Solution
For three bath times in a row, Amelia has "wrecked havoc" in the bathwater, resulting in bath times cut rather short. After the third time, we ended up washing the girls' hair in the bathroom sink because they desperately needed their hair washed. The next bath time, the girls were so dirty and sticky after dinner, that we did baths at 6pm, leaving plenty of time before Dora started. I wanted the girls to be able to take their time and play in the tub, however I didn't quite trust Amelia. So, I decided an easy solution was to put Mia in a "swimmy diaper" for her bath. It may not look pretty but it sure solved the problem!
You Can't Get Us
Last week we were playing with the girls before bedtime and Brian was chasing after the kids. Amelia thought it would be smart to hide behind Allison's crib...and Allison followed suit, nearly knocking Amelia out of the way.
Brian would wait until they poked their heads out and would "roar" at them, telling the girls he was going to get them. They thought it was the funniest thing.
Brian would wait until they poked their heads out and would "roar" at them, telling the girls he was going to get them. They thought it was the funniest thing.
We Did It!!!
Allison LOVES Dora...Allison LOVES to dance to the closing song. Check it out. This was taken a few months ago. She still continues to dance at the end, but we haven't been able to get it on camera again because she always catches us taping her.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Leave It!
A few months ago Brian showed Allison a trick that Ozzie does where you place a bone on his nose, snap your fingers, and he catches the bone. There was a period of time since that day that Allison always wanted to do the same thing with him. Poor Ozzie could never just get a treat without working for it.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Amelia
Age: 15 months
Height: 30 inches
Weight: 24 lbs and 9 ounces
Personality Traits: easygoing (until she gets mad and then watch out); goofy - she even cracks herself up; always on the go; daredevil (she will be the cause of our first trip to the ER); and cuddly - she really likes to snuggle and give hugs.
Gets in Trouble for: So Much! Playing with the dog's water dish, trying to sneak into the bathroom in order to play with the toilet, running for the stairs if the gate is open, trying to climb on the furniture, and picking on her sister.
When she gets in trouble: She screams and gets spaghetti limbs. She won't stand or sit up - she goes limp. She will also at times try to throw herself to the ground.
BFFs: Allison, Mom and Dad, and her Grover Doll - Some days I think Grover is at the top of the list.
Likes: Amelia likes to dance, play with her Little People figurines and mail truck, look at books, dump the bath letters out of its bucket and put them back in, and cuddle with Ozzie.
Loves: Cuddling with stuffed animals (especially Grover) and her blankets.
Dislikes: Teething! Having Allison take whatever book or toy that she is currently holding.
Favorite Foods: Spaghetti, Mac and Cheese, fruit, snacks of most kinds. She is finally getting picky about some foods.
Cute things she has done: She still is not completely stable on her feet yet, so sometimes when she walks, she looks like ET. When we go outside and if it is cold, she makes a funny face. She will scrunch it up and then start to laugh. After her nap, she will play by herself for a while in her crib - the other day I heard her growling at herself and then she would laugh.
Latest Accomplisments - Walking since Thanksgiving - she is now trying to "run."
Height: 30 inches
Weight: 24 lbs and 9 ounces
Personality Traits: easygoing (until she gets mad and then watch out); goofy - she even cracks herself up; always on the go; daredevil (she will be the cause of our first trip to the ER); and cuddly - she really likes to snuggle and give hugs.
Gets in Trouble for: So Much! Playing with the dog's water dish, trying to sneak into the bathroom in order to play with the toilet, running for the stairs if the gate is open, trying to climb on the furniture, and picking on her sister.
When she gets in trouble: She screams and gets spaghetti limbs. She won't stand or sit up - she goes limp. She will also at times try to throw herself to the ground.
BFFs: Allison, Mom and Dad, and her Grover Doll - Some days I think Grover is at the top of the list.
Likes: Amelia likes to dance, play with her Little People figurines and mail truck, look at books, dump the bath letters out of its bucket and put them back in, and cuddle with Ozzie.
Loves: Cuddling with stuffed animals (especially Grover) and her blankets.
Dislikes: Teething! Having Allison take whatever book or toy that she is currently holding.
Favorite Foods: Spaghetti, Mac and Cheese, fruit, snacks of most kinds. She is finally getting picky about some foods.
Cute things she has done: She still is not completely stable on her feet yet, so sometimes when she walks, she looks like ET. When we go outside and if it is cold, she makes a funny face. She will scrunch it up and then start to laugh. After her nap, she will play by herself for a while in her crib - the other day I heard her growling at herself and then she would laugh.
Latest Accomplisments - Walking since Thanksgiving - she is now trying to "run."
Allison
Age: 2.5 years old
Height: 34 inches
Weight: 27 lb and 2 ounces
Personality Traits: caring; protective - especially of Mia; serious when you first meet her but a total goofball once she knows you; and Mother's little helper. She wants to do right (most of the time). A simple "Do you want to sit in time out?" works wonders; 75% of the time she is in time out is because she put herself there. 90% of those times I wouldn't even consider the infraction serious enough to put her in time out.
Gets in trouble for: When she does get in trouble it is usually for taking things away from Amelia; the other times it is for throwing things when she is upset.
When she gets angry: She slams the doors and pouts (a prequel to her teenage years).
BFFs: Amelia, Mom and Dad, and friends at daycare.
Likes: To do puzzles, look at her books, playdough, play with her cash register and kitchen, and likes the train-table at Barnes and Nobles.
Loves: Loves all things Dora.
Dislikes: Picking up toys and being told that she can't watch TV anymore.
Favorite Foods: Spaghetti, chicken nuggets with Ranch dressing, veggie straws, goldfish crackers, and bell peppers (she competes with Ozzie to get them when Mom is cutting them up for dinner).
Cute things she does: When Dad leaves for work in the morning and gives her a kiss, she immediately tells him to kiss Amelia and Mom too - she doesn't rest until it happens. She dances like crazy to the "We Did It" dance at the end of Dora - her arms swing back and forth like crazy (she also likes to sing & dance along to the songs in Blues Clues).
Latest accomplishments - Has been fully potty-trained for almost two months.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Outtakes
Here are a few photos that didn't make the blog or picture album but did make the bloopers reel.
This was the best we got when trying to take a picture of the girls together on Christmas Eve.
The Santa Christmas Cookie picture - This was about as easy as taking a picture of Ozzie with a plate full of bones would be. Luckily, once I separated the two I was able to get a good photo.
This was the best we got when trying to take a picture of the girls together on Christmas Eve.
The Santa Christmas Cookie picture - This was about as easy as taking a picture of Ozzie with a plate full of bones would be. Luckily, once I separated the two I was able to get a good photo.
Allison didn't look too happy with me taking her picture.
Allison showing her "love" to Amelia.
Allison sharing a sisterly love pat.
Never interrupt an artist hard at work.
Never interrupt an artist hard at work.
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