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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
day 672
Amelia Claire,
You are 22 months old today. Seeing as how I wasn't all that sure we were going to make it through the first 22 hours*, I declare victory.
* Hell, we almost didn't make it through the first 22 seconds. I'll tell you about all that another day. Or maybe your mom will... if she's ready to talk about it.
Your mom and I are still pretty new at this, but I hope that it has been to your liking so far. For what it's worth, we've been having a great time.
To wit, the other day you were wearing those monkey slippers you got for Christmas. We had been playing Rock Band the night before and you went right for the microphone. You, predictably, got tangled in the cord. Despite knowing all the relevant words (stuck, help, shoe, etc.), I think you panicked because it came out "MONKEY! ATTACK!!!"
I didn't even know you knew the word attack.
It is really a wonder how far you have come from that floppy pile or goo from 22 months ago. You talk a lot (your mom is better at translating it than I am). You dance (monkey style seems to be your favorite). You have a goofy smile (see above). You sing (see below).
I don't think we counted on how much fun you would be. One of the joys of being your parents is getting to watch you experience and explore the world for the first time. Maybe because it restores a little bit of the wonder for us too.
Love,
Mom & Dad
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
thinking inside the box
* Not an officially recognized Rock the Cradle event.
rock the cradle
Here M is in the Kid's Disco. She's only really started dancing in the past month or two, but boyohboy, does she love it now. We may have to get her signed up for some classes.







They're still kind of figuring out how to be friends - they often seem to be playing near each other than with each other - but that will come. (Conversation on the way home was centered largely on Eva and "where she go?") In the meantime, you need a quick trigger finger to capture moments like this.