November 16, 2015

I had a really long day stacked, beginning with meetings and ending with the first UWF Downtown Lecture Series event and donor dinner.  I knew it would be at least a 12 hour day away from the house.  We asked Ashley to come to the house a little later than usual.  With a few extra hours carved out to spend together, SJ and I had morning snuggles, floor playtime, a good nap, and some breakfast together.

One of my favorite things that we do together is sit and visit over nanas, chicky chicky, crackers, and all kinds of other finger foods.  It’s a time to slow way down and focus on each other.  We practice our words, sing little songs, crack jokes, come up with new tricks, and talk about our planned adventures for the day.

She’s getting to be such a funny kid.  She has a really keen sense of humor.  Everything is a game.  She’s always pulling your leg.  I have a feeling we’ll be dealing with a case of the class clown in just a few years.  (Of course, you know I think it’s awesome and can’t wait for the stories to unfold.)

My dinner ran late.  Around 9:30pm, Jeremy texted me that he needed reinforcements. SJ was having some kind of baby rave, talking and wallowing – making an even bigger mess than usual.  I came home, and the first thing they both wanted to show me was her new trick — making fart noises by blowing against the back of her hand.  Makes a mother proud.  🙂