I can't believe that I haven't posted anything in 2 months, ok, I can believe it, but I'm still a bit ashamed and saddened. So here are my excuses: 1) I have a very active 2 year old who doesn't go to bed until 9:00pm, because the girl still loves her 3 hour naps, so good for the yardwork and post-work time, bad for blogging. 2) I started a semi-new job in April, I say semi-new, because nothing from my previous responsibility went away, I just got a lot more and it took some getting used to. 3) I got a bit caught up in facebook and let the blog slip, but I'm back to rectify the situation.
Here are a few highlights from the last few months of life with Laine:
1) Laine continues love to sing and dance, unfortunately she still struggles with all the words, so song tends to go like this "two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed, two little monkeys jumping on the bed, no more monkeys jumping on the bed,” and on and on and on, you get the idea. When I try to helpfully sing the remaining lines of the song I’m told, “no mom, no sing,” everyone is a critic.
2) For Mother’s Day we spent a lovely day with friends and Laine decided that the perfect present would be to go pee in the potty (this is when I know my life has changed, this truly was a great present and a highlight.) She has continued to show interest and do pretty well with the potty training, including peeing on demand in a cup at the doctor’s office. Laine is quite concerned with the act of flushing and after flushing says ‘bye-bye potty, see you, love you.’
3) My dad came out for Easter, it was great to have him here, plus I got my plumbing leak fixed, just think how great my house would look if he lived a little closer!
4) Over the last few months we have been able to see many friends in the area and celebrate the events of their lives. Recently a grad school friend from Switzerland was in town with her family and there is something really beautiful about watching my daughter play with the children of dear friends.
5) Laine continues to be scared of everything, or as I have recently realized almost everything. The child panics at every noise and moving creature and runs terrified from the room if someone accidentally turns on Tickle me Elmo, but we have recently discovered that of all the things that Laine is afraid of Rocky the Ball Python is not one of them (pictures posted below especially for Grandpa.) I guess if I really want a pet, a snake isn’t so bad. (Although, that would really limit my home improvements as my dad would never step inside my house again.)
There are many more anecdotes and stories that I could share, but let’s face it I know that you are only here for the pictures. Laine continues to grow and just generally is a joy to be around. I look at her in amazement and thank God for the privilege of raising this sweet girl. This summer we will get together with several families from our adoption group and to meet my new nephew, we are looking forward to both.
Blessings!
Julie
Making muffins for Papa
It didn't take long to figure out that good treats come in colored eggs!
All dressed up in her dress from Great Gram
Enjoying some time with Papa
Such a cutie!
Finally, an animal that Laine is not afraid of
Laine had fork ready to dig in
