Mmmmmmwha

Amelia is a very loud kisser......mmmmmmmmwha, she makes her kiss sound whether she is actually giving you a kiss or blowing you a kiss.   I have to say I never get tired of that sweet little noise she makes.   Whenever she hurts herself, she also loves when we kiss her ouchies to make them all better.

The other day Amelia was in a time out and being quite difficult with her attempts at escaping the stool.  At some point while placing her back on the chair, she must have hurt her finger.  I typically try not to give her attention while she is on the stool, otherwise, it just doesn't seem like a punishment.  As she held her little finger up wanting me to kiss it - I resisted, so she decided to take matters in her own hands.   She began mmmmmmwha'ing her own finger to make it better until her timeout ended.   I had to turn my face away so she couldn't see me smiling - it was so cute.

Small Victories

You would think that multi-vitamin gummies would taste good or at a minimum smell good - they make them for adults so of course they have to be kid friendly, right?!  ......Or maybe not.   We bought some fabulous gummies for Amelia, because at a minimum she loves fruit snacks and in reality they've gotta be some what similar, right?!  .....Or maybe not.  

According to AA (Amelia Actions), gummies may not taste so great - and to her defense they do smell quite awful (how - I have not figured out).  One of the first days after we got them she ate her one for the day - peace of cake I thought (silly mommy).   The next couple/few days we were not so lucky.  Amelia took to spitting them out.  I must say a huge characteristic of wet gummies is they are incredibly sticky....like won't shake off your finger sticky!  Then she flat out refused the gummy and with Amelia - you can't force the girl to eat anything.  Then one day she up'ed her game - instead of the argument she took the gummy, walked around with it and ultimately deposited it ever so gracefully in her trash. 

So - I took a couple day break from the gummies.   Why force the issue and waste these things?  Yesterday and today....I asked Amelia, would you like your multi-vitamin?  Yes according to the girl who nods yes for almost everything.   So I gave her one both days....and she ate them.  Small victories, little bit of a celebration.

Fall Visit to Nana and Papa's

This past fall we made a visit to Nana and Papa's, but I never posted the pictures.  As I look back at these - which really aren't that old - it is so hard to believe how much Amelia has developed and grown in the last few months.

 Getting one of her first riding lessons from Papa

 Nana, Amelia and Papa

 Saying hello to the dogs

 The findings of digging through the diaper bag

 Loving the car!

 Nana and Amelia

 "Papa, what are this prickly things?!"

 Buckling the high chair buckle

 "Hey guys....can I play?"

I really love these beads!

Note to Self

When making statements about the plans for the night make sure the ordering is not lost on your child.....such as, "Tonight is bath night, after we eat supper."  Your child may only hear the exciting part - bath night - resulting in your ordering of the night going out the window because your child is so devastated she cannot take a bath RIGHT NOW.

Happy Birthday Papa!

Last weekend it was Papa's birthday!  Papa, Nana and Amber decided to come visit!

We had to get our Ikea fix and Amelia was really starting to settle in

Papa's shoulders are lots of fun

"Papa is right here."  (and yes she was practically gouging his eyes out - what a sport)

To celebrate we went to Texas Roadhouse!  Yee-hah!

It was a busy day for all and naps were necessary

Happy Birthday!

Papa reading to Amelia

We also went to Como Zoo.  Amelia thought she was pretty hot stuff

Aunt Amber and Amelia looking at the anaconda

"I don't know Nana, why wouldn't Aunt Amber look at the huge spider?"

The sloth

Looking at the monkeys.  Amelia loves the monkeys

Yes, this is our child smushing her face up against the glass to see the monkeys just that much closer.  I would have been the responsible mommy and stop her, but there were so many people and I just couldn't get there in time.  So eh, why not document it?!

 Such amazement.....

 .....and facination

 "Look Nana!"

 Here is Daddy with the stroller

 Talk about close encounters....its a bit difficult to see with the shadows, but the gorilla walked right by Amelia and Aunt Amber.   He was huge!

 Everyone watching the seal play

 Despite the picture, the seal was quite entertaining....throwing his toy in the air and splashing around.

 A brown bear 

 Papa and Amelia.

 Looking at the African animals

Walking down after seeing the mountain lion

 Mommy and Nana taking a load off!

Group picture!

 Aunt Amber wanted some updated of her and Amelia - here are some of the best.

 I think this picture is so cute!

 Family picture!

 Amelia thought Aunt Amber's leg would be a good foot rest.

Kudos to Aunt Amber - she got Amelia to sleep!

Singing Songs With Mommy

Its been a while since I have posted a video, so I thought I would; however, I will warn you - this is definitely a family interest level.

Cutie Pie!