A 'lil bit more catch-up

Hokey Pete!

Keely is 4 months old. This means:

-she hands out smiles generously, when in the mood.

-she requires entertainment, preferably with rattles or by adalynn

-she is on a pretty good nap/sleep schedule, as long as monitored by mom. the inverse relationship between length of nap time and length of sleep at night is strong; not something to be messed with. (or she will wake up at two to eat. and at four. and at six.)

-keely's loves her crib for nighttime, but she really loves to takeover mommy's bed for naps. on her right side only so gravity assists her right thummers into her mouth.

-"the swing" will no longer pacify. only human arms will do.

-when mom gets her act together, keely will start on solids. that requires mom getting her act together though, it could be a while. but keely's impatient, and makes her wants and needs quite well known at the dinner table.

-the dogs ROCK! and one is required to laugh hysterically whenever they start to romp and roll.

-the car seat is NOT a friend. no matter what they tell you - they will buckle you down and never let you out. at least forever longer than you want to be buckled down for. NOT FUN. NOT COOL. DON'T FALL FOR IT.

-but, when in said carseat, crying will get you places you want to be.

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Adalynn

is two.

This means:

-she can count to 10 with minimal assist, approximately 80% opportunities (-20% for lack of attention to task)

-she is 80% potty trained and wears big girl undies all the time except bed and naps. way to go, girl! (poops. those downers. they're tough to get in the potty.)

-she colors, with a static tripod grasp the majority of opportunities.

-she can draw a circle to command.

-she has slept in a toddler bed since approximately 16 months old.

-she has used utensils when eating since approximately 14 months old.

-she often voices numerous opinions about everything. STRONG opinions.

-she responds best to encouragement, patience, quiet listening, and praise.

-she takes off her socks and shoes and shirt and pants and undies. depending on the shoes she puts them on. and undies/pants, but often upside down and inside out.

-she has grown into a 'lil bit of stranger anxiety.

-"I DO IT!" has become a common sound around our house. after 30sec of trying, then "HELPING!" is requested. at mach 10.

-"Mommy, call Opa/Gamma/Nanna?" is a daily request.

-she helps with keely so well. whether retrieving or securing a paci, holding her hand while in the car, singing her a song, reading her a book, washing her in the tub - adalynn does it.

-she LOVES cindy, rocky, playing with cousins and friends, coloring, playing outside, and babies. she DOESN'T LIKE anything out of her control, washing her hair (although this is improving), pooping on the potty, going inside, clothes on her babies, and soup.

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The Barn

Isn't it looking great with the fill graded? Ahhhh. It's a pleasure to the eyeballs!

A week ago now? we tripped over to the barn for Adalynn to ride, brush, and walk Cindy. (before the birthday party where she received a bareback pad and bridle. :) Travis took great pictures, so I am compelled to share.

Adalynn learned to turn Cindy (with help).

And to walk her. The poor 'lil pony - such a good sport! walked quietly by Adalynn's side, and allowed Adalynn to pull her around the dirt.

Keely enjoyed it. But it got cold. And she got sick of the confinement of the carseat. So, we brought Cindy back to the pasture, fed her dinner, and left for home.