Well, later I'll put up some recent photos, but here are some recent conversations that gave me a grin. Sometimes she's just silly and funny, sometimes she says things that really show thought and impress me. Speaking of impressing me - this morning Libby took of her jammies (including unbuttoning them) all by herself and dressed herself from head to toe (minus her shoes) all by herself. Now that she's so self sufficient I'll have more time for long baths and pedicures. Anyway, on with the Libby-talk.
D: Are you finished with your apple crunchies? (cereal)
L: Speaking of apple crunchies, can we go outside and play frisbee?
L: i'm thirsty for
M: (interrupting) milk?
L: no, i'm thirsty for
M: (interrupting) ice water?
L: no, i'm thirsty - mom, i'm trying to talk here.
M: i'm sorry. i'm interrupting you.
L: i forgive you.
L: what were you talking about? (a typical question the moment mom gets off the phone)
M: i was talking to daddy about borrowing grandma and grandpa's carpet shampooer. i think grandma and grandpa might come over tonight and bring you presents from aunt lucy and aunt wendy, and i thought maybe grandpa larry could bring the carpet shampooer with them.
L: well that will be fun!!! but grandpa larry will be carrying lots of heavy things!
M: yes, he will.
L: he is very strong. and so is daddy. grandpa larry and daddy are two strong mans. they have very strong arms. like this: (flexing muscles). well, but i don't have strong arms. see?
L: those cars are going up a hill!
M: yes, they are and we're about to go up the hill too. .......... see, we're up on top of the hill!
L: yes we are! i wonder what is under the street. probably dirt and bugs.
(later in the conversation, inspired by talk of bugs)
L: but did you know that daddy really likes spiders?
M: no, i don't think daddy really does like spiders.
L: well, larry does. brian's daddy. did you know that larry is brian's daddy? and larry really likes spiders.
okay, that's all i remember for now. if i think of more later i'll add!
Daddy and Libby
Libby and Aunt Em. Whose smile is more fake?
Look into my crystal (bouncy) ball.
One of Libby's favorite toys was her wooden airplane, and she nabbed her little brother's (he hasn't yet complained).
Grandma and Granddad help Libby open some gifts.
Uncle Mason cuddles with Bocephas.
Libby's face shows the evidence, grandma and Uncle Mason feed her full of cookies. Uncle Mason says, "Okay Libby, I will give you this cookie but you CAN NOT tell your mom. Okay?" Libby says, "okay." 5 minutes later mom walks into the kitchen. "Uncle Mason gave me a cookie!"
Granddad plays some Wii tennis.
The kids get some time with Aunt Brett.
My little man now sleeps through the night in his crib in his bedroom. We put him down for the night between 6 and 6:30 and he sleeps until it's time to eat, usually around midnight. Then he's back down in bed until morning, typically waking between 7 and 8. Of course, there are nights when he fusses a bit more and those when we don't hear a peep out of him, but on the whole he's been a dream, no pun intended.
(Christmas evening at gma and gpa's)
(Christmas weekend at gma and granddad's)
(Christmas night at home)
This is the first Christmas season that Libby is actively participating in, and it's been lots of fun. She had a great time helping decorate the tree, and she's very curious about when our stockings will be filled with presents! But, more importantly, she's excited to celebrate Jesus' birthday, and of course enjoy more hot chocolate tea with marshmallows any time mama will let her.
These two kids just love each other!
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