This morning she said "Cat" instead of "Mow" (meowing sound) when she wanted Artemis. We didn't recognize the word until she did the sign.
Also this morning she said, "Mama? Work." when it was time for me to leave.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Bouncing onto her butt
This weekend Evelyn and I drove to Columbia to meet up with Nana Cat, Pa-Pa, and Seth, and to visit Aunt Bunny at Missouri Scholars Academy. What a big time Evelyn had! especially playing with her Uncle Seth. She now says "Seth," which sounds like "Tet." He peek-a-bood and chased and jumped with her for hours. She loooooved it.
She learned how to jump on the bed and land on her butt. We all clapped, so she did it again and again. However, she has not learned that this is something you should do only on the bed. She does it on hard floors. She is surprised each time that it hurts her butt.
She learned how to jump on the bed and land on her butt. We all clapped, so she did it again and again. However, she has not learned that this is something you should do only on the bed. She does it on hard floors. She is surprised each time that it hurts her butt.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Bad nights
When is an impossibly cute baby not so cute?
At 2:30 in the morning when she's wide awake and saying "Mama, up. up!" Well, seriously, she is still cute, because she's still cheerful. It would be worse if she were whining and crying and refusing to sleep. But it gets old after three nights in a row! Motherhood has trained me to get by on 3-5 hours of sleep, but I still don't like it. Moan groan gripe complain, moan groan gripe....
This weekend we're taking a trip to Columbia to visit Aunt Bunny at MSA. We'll meet up with Nana Cat, Pa-Pa, and Uncle Seth. It will be great, especially if she sleeps on the car trips and at night.
At the Science Center with Nana, she loved the dinosaurs. She has been stomping around like a dinosaur ever since.
At 2:30 in the morning when she's wide awake and saying "Mama, up. up!" Well, seriously, she is still cute, because she's still cheerful. It would be worse if she were whining and crying and refusing to sleep. But it gets old after three nights in a row! Motherhood has trained me to get by on 3-5 hours of sleep, but I still don't like it. Moan groan gripe complain, moan groan gripe....
This weekend we're taking a trip to Columbia to visit Aunt Bunny at MSA. We'll meet up with Nana Cat, Pa-Pa, and Uncle Seth. It will be great, especially if she sleeps on the car trips and at night.
At the Science Center with Nana, she loved the dinosaurs. She has been stomping around like a dinosaur ever since.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Preview of the first day of school
This morning, Nana took Evelyn to the Science Center to enjoy the air conditioning. I watched from the door while they walked to the car. About halfway there, Evelyn turned around and waved to me. "Bye mama," she said, and blew me a kiss.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Where did the cat go?
Evelyn loves Artemis the cat. She grins when she sees her, does the sign for cat and says "meow, mow" in a high voice. Sometimes she pets the cat nicely, but pretty soon she starts smacking the cat and grabbing at her tail. The cat seems to be thinking, "I've spent the last year running from this human. I'm tired of it. I'm going to sit right here and not be intimidated... dang it! This hurts. I'm out of here!"
Then the cat moves a little out of reach. Evelyn runs toward her, flapping her hands and screeching. The cat runs a little farther. Evelyn repeats the flapping and screeching until the cat is out of sight. Then she raises her hands and says "Go?" - the sign for "Where did it go?" Duh, baby, I'd run too if you were twice my size and screeched at me like that.
Last night Evelyn tried brownie batter (more, more) and broccoli ("boc-ee"). She likes to eat orange chicken from Panda Express, just like her dad.
Her favorite body part these days is her neck.
Last night I took her to the store with me to get the brownie mix. "Evelyn, do you want to go to the store with me?" no reaction. "... In the car?" run for the front door! Hurray, the car is a big thrill now. When I left for work this morning, and yesterday morning, she was climbing around in Nana's car. I look forward to our next vehicle purchase, when Evelyn will check out every inch of the new vehicle when we buy it.
Then the cat moves a little out of reach. Evelyn runs toward her, flapping her hands and screeching. The cat runs a little farther. Evelyn repeats the flapping and screeching until the cat is out of sight. Then she raises her hands and says "Go?" - the sign for "Where did it go?" Duh, baby, I'd run too if you were twice my size and screeched at me like that.
Last night Evelyn tried brownie batter (more, more) and broccoli ("boc-ee"). She likes to eat orange chicken from Panda Express, just like her dad.
Her favorite body part these days is her neck.
Last night I took her to the store with me to get the brownie mix. "Evelyn, do you want to go to the store with me?" no reaction. "... In the car?" run for the front door! Hurray, the car is a big thrill now. When I left for work this morning, and yesterday morning, she was climbing around in Nana's car. I look forward to our next vehicle purchase, when Evelyn will check out every inch of the new vehicle when we buy it.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Happy Anniversary to us
Last night Eric and I went out for a very nice dinner date. Barb came over to watch Evelyn, and they had a great time. When I came home at 10, they were watching Sesame Street. Evelyn was happy to see me but not ecstatic; she had a good time.
This morning she discovered the game of dumping water from her sink bath onto the kitchen floor. Oh, joy.
This morning she discovered the game of dumping water from her sink bath onto the kitchen floor. Oh, joy.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Our Morning
Hi Mom:
We talked with Artie for awhile. We walked over to the school and the digger was still there but my nanna said it was locked up. I stood on it for awhile. We went on to the playground and I played on the slide for awhile and swang on the monkey bars. Nanna said it made her arms tired to hold me up so I could hold on to the monkey bars.
We went in my stroller to see Dr. Norton. I played with a ball in his office. There was a beach ball on the wall that I wanted but my Nanna wouldn't get it down for me. I got to practice saying "ELEVATOR" again today.
We went back down the elevator to the Empty Nest. A lady was telling Nana how cute the new fall line was going to be. I can't wait! My Nana bought me some more shirts and a couple of pairs of pants for this winter and next spring. Ms. Stella B was there and she hugged my Nana and me both. I tried on a bunch of bracelets and my Nana bought them for me. I played with putting my juice cup down into a vase and people would help me get it out.
I went to sleep coming back and took a long nap. I woke up and took off and then the 1st thing I wanted was a bath! I played in the tub for a long time. Now I have to go downstairs and eat my lunch.
Love you,
Evelyn
We talked with Artie for awhile. We walked over to the school and the digger was still there but my nanna said it was locked up. I stood on it for awhile. We went on to the playground and I played on the slide for awhile and swang on the monkey bars. Nanna said it made her arms tired to hold me up so I could hold on to the monkey bars.
We went in my stroller to see Dr. Norton. I played with a ball in his office. There was a beach ball on the wall that I wanted but my Nanna wouldn't get it down for me. I got to practice saying "ELEVATOR" again today.
We went back down the elevator to the Empty Nest. A lady was telling Nana how cute the new fall line was going to be. I can't wait! My Nana bought me some more shirts and a couple of pairs of pants for this winter and next spring. Ms. Stella B was there and she hugged my Nana and me both. I tried on a bunch of bracelets and my Nana bought them for me. I played with putting my juice cup down into a vase and people would help me get it out.
I went to sleep coming back and took a long nap. I woke up and took off and then the 1st thing I wanted was a bath! I played in the tub for a long time. Now I have to go downstairs and eat my lunch.
Love you,
Evelyn
Poop
Evelyn now recognizes when she has pooped in her diaper. She says "Poop" and grabs at her diaper. She wants it off.
The other day I put Evelyn in her high chair to eat. She said to me, "Wet. Cold." Her food wasn't wet and cold, so I didn't know what she was talking about. A few seconds later she stood up in her chair and refused to sit back down. I checked her diaper for poop and found... an ice cube. Wet and cold is right!
The other day I put Evelyn in her high chair to eat. She said to me, "Wet. Cold." Her food wasn't wet and cold, so I didn't know what she was talking about. A few seconds later she stood up in her chair and refused to sit back down. I checked her diaper for poop and found... an ice cube. Wet and cold is right!
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Eat, Mow
Yesterday evening Evelyn climbed onto her little stool to reach the catfood. When I walked into the room she was reaching across the buffet to grab a bite. "Eat," she said, "Meow. Eat." She knows that food is for the cat. Of course, that didn't stop her from chowing on it.
She has some confusion about letters. It started with a Q in the bathroom; she kept holding it up saying "Beeeee," and we'd say "Q," and she'd say, "Beeeeeeeee!" Nana reports that it is not just Q; all letters are B. Fridge magnets, stick-to-the-tub, even letters in books, they're all B. Point to them and say, "What's that, Evelyn?" and she responds, "Beee!"
Numbers are also B. "Two," we say, pointing. "Beee," she insists.
Last night on the way to the playground, she spotted a fellow mowing some grass. "Mow," she said, very clearly. She repeated this several times, then did a sign for grass. She complained when we moved out of sight, and asked for "more mow."
She has some confusion about letters. It started with a Q in the bathroom; she kept holding it up saying "Beeeee," and we'd say "Q," and she'd say, "Beeeeeeeee!" Nana reports that it is not just Q; all letters are B. Fridge magnets, stick-to-the-tub, even letters in books, they're all B. Point to them and say, "What's that, Evelyn?" and she responds, "Beee!"
Numbers are also B. "Two," we say, pointing. "Beee," she insists.
Last night on the way to the playground, she spotted a fellow mowing some grass. "Mow," she said, very clearly. She repeated this several times, then did a sign for grass. She complained when we moved out of sight, and asked for "more mow."
Monday, June 12, 2006
Slick up in it
Yesterday I gave Evelyn a cup of water to drink. She drank a little, then dumped it on the floor. I wiped that up. She asked for more. I gave her a little more. This time she turned the cup over immediately. I wiped that up. She asked for more, but I refused. She was insistent, so I gave her water in a baby bottle, much to her chagrin. A few minutes later, I see her holding the baby bottle upside down, shaking it for all she's worth. Then she takes a step and, sure enough, slips and falls in the puddle. And she wonders why I don't give her more water to dump!
She likes to say "Mama" and "Da-eee" and "Naneee." She also says "Mom-n-da" for "Mama and Daddy."
She likes to say "Mama" and "Da-eee" and "Naneee." She also says "Mom-n-da" for "Mama and Daddy."
Friday, June 09, 2006
Learning to throw
Evelyn loves balls. She throws them into the air and they land on top of her head. She looks surprised and pats her head, then chases after the ball to do it again.
The other night at church she saw some teenagers playing wiffle ball. She watched those boys throwing the wiffle ball around, with their arm to the side. Then she started throwing her ball with her arm to the side (and her other arm reaching around to help hold the ball). She gets a lot more oomph in the throw this way, but the direction of the throw is totally random. Most of the time the ball goes backwards.
The other night at church she saw some teenagers playing wiffle ball. She watched those boys throwing the wiffle ball around, with their arm to the side. Then she started throwing her ball with her arm to the side (and her other arm reaching around to help hold the ball). She gets a lot more oomph in the throw this way, but the direction of the throw is totally random. Most of the time the ball goes backwards.
Monday, June 05, 2006
Congratulations to Randy and Thena
We went to a wedding this weekend. At the end, the preacher said, "You may now share the kiss of peace." The bride and groom kissed, and Evelyn kissed the air.
The reception was on the edge of a lake. People paddled canoes around the lake, and paddleboats, which fascinated Evelyn. Boat, she said, and did the sign. That girl loves her modes of transportation.
The reception was on the edge of a lake. People paddled canoes around the lake, and paddleboats, which fascinated Evelyn. Boat, she said, and did the sign. That girl loves her modes of transportation.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Cars and Trucks
Last weekend, Aunt Cheri brought Evelyn a new toy: a dump truck. It's a really cool dump truck because it really dumps. It has working doors and lights and truck sounds, and a lever that lifts the bin up over the cab and dumps it in the back. Then you can turn a knob to compact the trash, and finally lift the big container on the back of the truck and flip a switch to open the door in the back and dump the trash back out. We all like it, including Evelyn. Her favorite parts are the noises and the little trash man, whom she carries around. He's her new boyfriend.
Yesterday, while I installed the carseat front-facing in Nana's car, Evelyn climbed around in the front seat. She sat in the drivers seat and tried to turn the wheel. When it wouldn't turn, she asked for help. She signed car and said "Ckah" and "rum rum." When we were finished installing the car seat, she banged on the car door to get in and pretend to drive some more.
Yesterday, while I installed the carseat front-facing in Nana's car, Evelyn climbed around in the front seat. She sat in the drivers seat and tried to turn the wheel. When it wouldn't turn, she asked for help. She signed car and said "Ckah" and "rum rum." When we were finished installing the car seat, she banged on the car door to get in and pretend to drive some more.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
What have we learned today?
If the baby goes to sleep an hour early, she wants to get up two hours early.
She loves the taste of raw egg whites.
A balloon on a rubber band is exciting!
She loves the taste of raw egg whites.
A balloon on a rubber band is exciting!
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Memorial Day Weekend
Whew, we had a big weekend. Saturday morning Mom, Dad, and Aunt Bunny (aka "Hop Hop") took Evelyn to the Museum of Transportation. There we rode a bus, a train, and a trolley. We saw cars and trucks and a boat and many trains. She had a very good time. Afterward, she took a good long nap. Later on Saturday, Great Aunt Cheri and cousin Liz arrived. Hurray!
On Sunday, there was church, and then lunch at a restaurant, and then a long drive to Hannibal. There Evelyn saw her Paw-Paw and Nana Cat and Uncle Seth and Bean. ("Dog. Woof woof woof. Dog.") She followed her Paw-Paw around most of the visit. He cooked some baked beans that Evelyn looooved. "Beans. More beans. Eat."
On Monday, we all went to the newly improved Hannibal Community Pool. Evelyn played in the wading pools and in squirty fountains. She was a little scared ("cold, wet") at first, but she had a good time. When the rain started, the exhausted baby and her family headed home. On the way back from Hannibal, we stopped at Chesterfield Mall. There Evelyn rode the big carousel, and cried angrily when we made her leave it. Home at last, she found Daddy "Da-eee!" and ran the other direction. That is what she does when she is happy to see someone. Cheri took her outside after dark to see the fireflies. "Fly!"
Overall, we had a fantastic weekend, but whew, I'm exhausted. Time to go to work and rest.
On Sunday, there was church, and then lunch at a restaurant, and then a long drive to Hannibal. There Evelyn saw her Paw-Paw and Nana Cat and Uncle Seth and Bean. ("Dog. Woof woof woof. Dog.") She followed her Paw-Paw around most of the visit. He cooked some baked beans that Evelyn looooved. "Beans. More beans. Eat."
On Monday, we all went to the newly improved Hannibal Community Pool. Evelyn played in the wading pools and in squirty fountains. She was a little scared ("cold, wet") at first, but she had a good time. When the rain started, the exhausted baby and her family headed home. On the way back from Hannibal, we stopped at Chesterfield Mall. There Evelyn rode the big carousel, and cried angrily when we made her leave it. Home at last, she found Daddy "Da-eee!" and ran the other direction. That is what she does when she is happy to see someone. Cheri took her outside after dark to see the fireflies. "Fly!"
Overall, we had a fantastic weekend, but whew, I'm exhausted. Time to go to work and rest.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Big weekend coming up, and other minor updates
Tonight, Eric goes to pick up Aunt Bunny. Evelyn doesn't know it yet, but she'll be excited to see Aunt Bunny tomorrow.
Nana leaves for her trip tonight, and Evelyn will miss her a lot. This morning, Evelyn called her "Naa-naa-naa-naaaaneee!" many times. She loves her Nana.
On Saturday, Great Aunt Cheri comes to visit! and Liz! They will be very impressed with Evelyn. Last time they saw her, she was just starting to walk. Now she is running and climbing and starting to talk.
The other day at dinner she decided her toast was a hat. Because she dipped it in carrot soup first, it stuck to her hair and stayed on her head nicely. She enjoyed that.
Last night Nana bought her a new book. It is the ultimate book for her: a pop-up book about trucks that makes "vroom vroom" and "woowooo" and "honk honk" noises. We read it for about half an hour before bed.
Nana leaves for her trip tonight, and Evelyn will miss her a lot. This morning, Evelyn called her "Naa-naa-naa-naaaaneee!" many times. She loves her Nana.
On Saturday, Great Aunt Cheri comes to visit! and Liz! They will be very impressed with Evelyn. Last time they saw her, she was just starting to walk. Now she is running and climbing and starting to talk.
The other day at dinner she decided her toast was a hat. Because she dipped it in carrot soup first, it stuck to her hair and stayed on her head nicely. She enjoyed that.
Last night Nana bought her a new book. It is the ultimate book for her: a pop-up book about trucks that makes "vroom vroom" and "woowooo" and "honk honk" noises. We read it for about half an hour before bed.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Spicy
Last night Evelyn, Nana, and I ate at Hacienda, the trendy Mexican restaurant near our house. We had a great time. Evelyn liked the chips and salsa, even though the salsa was pretty spicy. She dipped her chips and licked the salsa off, then made a slight face like "Hmm, what's this?" Later, she picked up my spoon and scooped a whole spoonful of salsa into her mouth. She didn't like that so much. The "too spicy" face has her mouth open, saying "aa aa aa," with raised eyebrows indicating minor distress. Fortunately, her dinner arrived just then, with a nice little tub of ketchup to dilute the spiciness of the salsa. She didn't care about the chicken tenders, but she liked the ketchup. And a tortilla.
Of course Evelyn drew many smiles. She and I wore our matching green and pink shirts. She waved hi to people, smiled at babies, and ran up and down, up and down the ramp on the way out. She saw a motorcycle in the parking lot. Vroom, vroom, vroom! I considered the trip a success because I drank a margarita without sharing any with Evelyn.
Of course Evelyn drew many smiles. She and I wore our matching green and pink shirts. She waved hi to people, smiled at babies, and ran up and down, up and down the ramp on the way out. She saw a motorcycle in the parking lot. Vroom, vroom, vroom! I considered the trip a success because I drank a margarita without sharing any with Evelyn.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Trucks
Last night Eric, Evelyn and I went for a walk. He carried her in the Ergo backpack. We saw girls playing softball, and she liked the ball and the cheering. We saw a big yellow digger sitting in a construction site, and she thought that was pretty cool. Lately the only thing cooler than a big truck is a helicopter.
This morning the trash truck arrived as I was leaving for work. As soon as she heard the distant beep-beep-beep of the truck backing up, she got excited. It's the highlight of her day to watch the huge blue garbage truck as it moves along our street.
This morning the trash truck arrived as I was leaving for work. As soon as she heard the distant beep-beep-beep of the truck backing up, she got excited. It's the highlight of her day to watch the huge blue garbage truck as it moves along our street.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Favorite Character
Evelyn has officially recognized, named, and asked for a television character. She likes Big Bird. She has a toy with a picture of Big Bird's head. When she sees it, she points and says "Buh-buh." Then she runs to the bottom of the stairs and starts mooing, meaning, "I want to go upstairs and watch a Big Bird movie." She has one where Big Bird teaches the alphabet, and one where Big Bird sings silly party songs.
We're just happy she didn't choose Barney or Elmo. Big Bird is the least annoying character she could have chosen. Ask me in a year whether I still think that.
We're just happy she didn't choose Barney or Elmo. Big Bird is the least annoying character she could have chosen. Ask me in a year whether I still think that.
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