some things that made me laugh

For some reason, Kate has a hard time hearing "l" sounds. So, when we were in Texas, I heard her say Auntie "TheRain" & today I told her about a special book that my Grandma gave me -- from Kate's lips Grandma "TheWeez."

Last month, Rachel must have whispered da-da to Josh once, but hadn't repeated it again. When she said Pa-pa last night at church, Josh couldn't believe he was getting so far behind ma-ma & ba-ba. Well, today she started with da-da again. Once for me in the morning, and then at night, she said right as we were all saying goodnight to her. I think it made Josh's day (which had been a bit rough!). She even does a little wave when she says ba-ba sometimes. Soooo cute!

Rachel grabbed the pom pom on her winter hat & pulled it down, then it popped out of her hand & flew back up. It was hilarious! (maybe you had to be there).

When I leave Rach in a room on the floor, I never know where I'll find her when I return. Once she was under Kate's bed, one time she was heading towards the door in her room (and was really close!). I think she was coming to find me. Slightly more dangerous is when big sis is involved. I found her being the "horsey" to Kate's "cowgirl." Uh, shouldn't it be the other way around. Rach isn't crawling, she just rolls & wiggles around.

Kate pronounces a few words in a completely southern manner. My current favorite, Thanksgivin'. I don't think she gets it from me.

And, in one week and a half, I'll have both a 7 month old & a 3 yr old. I can't believe it!

taking the leap

Armed with a potty seat (ring that sits ON the potty), elmo panties, training pants, pull-ups and a whole new set of rules, we are attacking potty training with a vengeance. Quite a few times, Kate has asked where the potty train is. :-) Ha!
In the morning, we put her training pants on. If she goes in the potty successfully, she gets to wear her underwear. She has to wear pull-ups at nap, night, and when we're on the go. I've embraced the pee on the floor, couch, bed, rugs. (Just crossing my fingers that she choses just the floor for her accidents). Monday we had 1 time on the floor, 1 time in the potty, and 1 time in a pull-up. Tuesday, I had my goal for twice in the potty and we made it! Extra bonus: no accidents!

Prize: Ben & Jerry's sorbet

Mom got a prize, too!

looking into the future And, as a bonus: one finger or two??????

and she picks up a pen

Kate prefers pens to anything else, but is pretty good about asking if she can use them before she picks one up and *draws*
She pretends to make lists, write questions, and my favorite -- draw an object of my choice!

K: Momma, what do I draw today?
Mom: How about a tree?
K: (laughs), trees are outside! (as if this means you couldn't draw one)
What else I can draw?
Mom: How about a book?
K: (scribbles) Is a book!
Repeat ad infinitum.

She also gets quite confused if I ask her to draw a picture of Kate -- "I right here, momma!"
She likes to play school, too, and of late, I've been getting this from her:
(scribble) "Here's your queshion, momma."

Note her homemade chair. She likes to tote around my sewing box to various corners of the house for sitting. She discovered it was the perfect height to use at the coffee table.




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