Ellie at Oracle

Ellie went to Oracle one afternoon. Amazing what a kid can do at an office. Free apple juice, a whiteboard, phones, paper, staplers, long hallways, elevator. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all have that much fun at work?

Ice Cream

Andrew is in Philadelphia because Aunt Barbara passed away. It is so sad. I was just looking at pictures of us last year at her house visiting and one year later she is gone.
The kids are a bit off with Daddy away so I decided to take them to Crescent Ridge tonight with Nani and Papa. We met Lindsay and Jon there. I could not stop laughing at James screaming E-I-O to the cows over and over. Ellie tried to tell him that they moo but he was adamant. It was also so cute to see the three of them singing Ring Around Rosy together for a few minutes.
Moving on Friday... cannot wait.

Kippies Peas

Rice krispies Please

Soh-dee

How James says sorry. if you ask for a kiss and then make a sad face when he says no.. he says "soh-dee hug hug" So cute.
Eric and Ellie have become "sissy" and brothy."

memory Lane - Part II

Eric at age 2

Memory Lane - Part I

Eric wearing a shirt we got from Tony in England. Circa 2004

Eric's 6 Year

Eric had his 6 yr physical today. He passed with flying colors and amazed the nurse by guessing he would be 49 pounds, which is exactly what he was. He is 46 inches tall and has grown 3 inches in one year... wow!!
He passed vision ok and we already know about the ears.
One shot and he recovered from it very quickly, no tears!

Funny Kids

Ellie told Auntie Julie "why don't you just swallow some baby clothes and then the baby in your belly can get dressed."

James has finally named Eric and Ellie -- "inky and sissy"-- I love it!!!!!!!

James' 2 Year

James' appointment started out great with a happy little guy sitting there pointing out everything in the room with his new vocabulary. We waited a long time though so he finally started saying "done..done.. done" When he realized we weren't leaving he started his usual kicking screaming head banging tantrums. This is when the doctor came in. i was actually thrilled because I wanted the doctor to see him in action because I have been worried about the frequency and intensity of his tantrums.
Turns out that because of his ears he is slightly behind verbally and becomes easily frustrated when he can't make his wishes known. The doctor assured me this was perfectly normal so hopefully he will start to outgrow it soon.
Weight: 29.7
Height: 33 inches

He passed his iron test, I knew he would, the "carnivore" that he is.
A healthy 2 year old!

April Stuff

So I just realized that ALL of my posts from my laptop have had Andrew as the author. Not that I mind if it looks like he is the author but...Things have been so hectic lately.
We are planning for our new house to be built and it is exciting yet stressful too. I love seeing the kids' reactions when we drive by. Eric is thrilled to have so many friends in the new neighborhood. Ellie can't wait to have her own room and a little girl next door.
So to continue James' words... in the past few days he has added geeeeeen (green), mik (milk)re (red) boots tuck (truck) ec tuk (eric's truck)he can recognize the colors now when I ask him what color things are. He has an appointment on 5/2 at Mass Eye and Ear so I am hoping we can figure out why he got the ruptured ear drum even with the tubes, and whether he is having any speech delays. I thought he was having trouble but all of a sudden daily his vocabulary is growing.
Ellie's class is getting ready for graduation so I attached a video of one of the special graduation songs.

More words

hekker= helicopter
airpeeee= airplane
airbaby= not sure, some kind of airplane
mine
uh uh
yeah
mik=milk

Outside Bathroom

We are so excited to be building a new home. When we decided to move I never imagined we’d be doing this… so exciting!! The kids have really enjoyed driving by to see the progress.  Today we drove by and Ellie screamed “look!!!!! it even comes with an outside bathroom!” (porta potty)

Airport Visit

Top reasons to go to Norwood Airport:

• The kids love to do it
• Its free
• Its close
• The weather was finally nice
• James now says “Airplane” pretty well

James’ Words (almost 2)

 

I love this stage. he is learning new ones every day, here are some:

mama, dada, nani, papa, amy, elmo (yaya), meeeeee,

one, T, choo choo, bummer, ya

dida (banana), appi (apple/pineapple) acka (cracker) cook (cookie) baahh (fruit bar), baba (milk cup) bac (juice box), duck, raaaah (any scary animal including shark at the aquarium), gaaa (star), mah (moon), iaga (triangle), onge (orange) purpa (purple) booo (blue) pittie (pretty picture) bee (baby doll)

car car, dog dog, ball, block, BUZZY (Buzz Lightyear-major obsession)

feeeeeeee (freeze in freeze dance)

and today’s new word.. fishy!

Ellie Being Convincing

“But Mom, you’re the best mom in the world and the best mom in the world would let you do that.”

Another Sentence I Never Thought I’d Hear

“Mom, help, my pickle is blowing away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Ellie’s kitchen set food was left in the car and so I was actually chasing a plastic pickle.

Temporary Quarters

So we moved out of Redwood Drive and into Gay Street while we are looking for a house. It was sad to leave but we can’t wait for a bigger place where everyone has their own space. Ellie told Nan the other night “I think we’re gonna stay a couple more nights.”

Buzzy

James first obsession is Buzz Lightyear and all things Toy Story. He seems to have skipped the typical train/car phases but he is hooked. He goes around Nani and Papa’s house carrying Rachel’s old Buzz Lightyear bank in one hand and a mini Buzz in the other. He will actually sit (or stand) and watch the entire movie which is pretty good for a not quite two year old.  Last night he was tucking Buzz into Ellie’s baby bed and lovingly saying “buzzy” over and over.  The other day he broke Buzz so that the top half of his body was hanging over to one side. Andrew put him on the table while he was fixing it and James just sat and stared saying “Buzzy” in the saddest voice ever.  Toy Story 3 is coming out in June and I think it will be his first movie!

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Fun times in NC

Kids had a blast with their cousins. I liked this pic because there us one of Eric from a couple years ago with Leah. She is the nicest pit bull I have ever met, and the kids really get along with her. Hard to imagine a dog sleeping through 6 kids running around breaking everything, but it happens.

I do intend to blog more and put more pictures on the site.