Shirley Temple

Ruby thinks she is Shirley Temple. I bought her one movie, knowing how she loves theatre, singing, and dancing and the kid is hooked! She has me roll her hair now and puts on tap shows for us. She has us call her Shirley sometimes, but when she missed her mom, she wants to be Ruby again.

Ruby and Violet attend THE MUSIC PLAYHOUSE once a week. This is a Mommy/Daddy and me 45 minute music class that we have been a part of for almost a year. I actually am now an official Saturday teacher for a couple of the classes. Both girls love it and sing the songs all week long....well, Vi bounces when she hears them. I have a few more spots in my classes if you know anyone interested. www.themusicplayhouse.com



Quotes:

Grandma: Why are you cleaning your room?

R: Because we are trying to sell our house.

Grandma: What does selling your house mean?

R: It means that you buy a new house to live closer to someone you love.

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Dental Floss is pronounced "Dental Cloth"

Ruby had her first dentist appointment last week. All went well as the office had Mickey Mouse playhouse on flat screen tv's over every chair, a tiny door to walk through, and fun toothbrushes to choose from. We didn't quite make is to "the scary picture chair." (x-ray). Maybe at the next appt!
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A 9 month old VWBug

Yes... I am back. I go through blogging phases and then remember I am supposed to be watching and playing with the girls, not writing about them while they are underfoot.... So, now they are asleep and here I am with many updates.

Let's talk about Violet. She is 9 months old and decided to stand all by herself on her 9 month b-day. 3 seconds to start and she gradually has learned to extend her balancing time to however long she feels like standing. She also will walk if you give her your finger to hold. Pretty crazy for us and our house. You see, Violet always has an agenda. The baby knows what she wants and how she is going to get it. She likes you to chase her from the kitchen into Ruby's room where she waits for you on Ruby's huge pink bunny. She can do this is 15 seconds.
V also enjoys waking up her sister for breakfast in the morning. She will crawl in the room and stand by R's bed and hit the blankets until Ruby laughs. That always brings a smile to our face.
V is still on Neocate for her formula. (Thank the Good Lord for Good insurance!) She also enjoys all of her veggies, bananas, mango, guava, and a few other mixtures. She can not tolerate rice, apples, prunes, pears and peaches. And, obviously milk and soy. Our allergy tests are in April and we are so ready for them.
Violet is such a joy and gift from God!

Brown Bunny

Ruby has a Pink bunny that was given to her the day she was born from our friend's The Websters.  Pink Bunny is her friend, confidant, and comfort.  Pink Bunny has been held for almost 3 and a half years.  Pink Bunny is officially GROSS.  Today, February 16th, is the first day that Ruby noticed the change in her best friend.

R:  Grandpa,  I think I am going to start calling Pink Bunny, "Brown Bunny".

G:  Ok, Ruby.

R:  She's still cute though.

Friday thoughts...

At lunchtime...

R: Mom, where does Peanut butter come from?

H: From peanuts that are smashed up.

R: NO KIDDING!

H: Who taught you (the phrase) "NO KIDDING"?

R: My pink bunny did.



After a time out:

R: Why did I have to have a time out.

H: Because you chose not to listen and I am in charge of you.

R: Why are you in charge of me?

H: Because God put Daddy and I in charge of you.

R: Oh, well... God put me in charge of Violet!!

uhhhhh...............

Happy Valentine's Day!

Well, we had a great Valentine's Day today. Ruby, Violet and I woke up to 3 vases of flowers on our dining room table. Ruby and I each had a real rose and Baby Vi had a stuffed rose...all from Josh/Daddy! What a surprise! V also got a tiny stuffed hippo and R got a ladybug jump rope. I got some great treats as well. New 600 thread count sheets and a picture for our kitchen!! Major brownie points for my sweet husband!!

Josh and I decide to delay our date and take the girls out on a date to Chuck-E-Cheese instead. Violet loved the Big Mouse..Ruby...not so much. By the way...very "interesting" people go to this place on Valentine's Night.


New comments:

R: "I am going potty, so don't come in. I need my PRIVACY!!

When opening her V-Day gift:

R: "This is Soooooo exciting!

First greeting!

Ruby, Josh and I were sitting down at the table for dinner tonight, while Violet played in her
pack-n-play next to Josh. All of a sudden, she stood up, popped her fuzzy little head over the top, waved at Josh and said, " Hi, DaDa!!, clear as bell! This was such a sweet treat for us! Even Ruby said, "I am flippin' out!"

New Words and Revelations...

Violet has always been intrigued by our cat Be Bop. This week she said Bop, but tonight she added Kitty to her list. So funny. "Ki.....Tee". BeBop is not so sure what to think about this interesting creature... and while we were on "K" words, we taught Vi "Kisses"... She said that a few times and then we got a big, open-mouthed, slobbery kiss!
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A Ruby conversation:

R: Mom, what are these place mats made of?

H: Bamboo.

R: what is Bamboo?

H: It's a plant. Did you know that Opa grows bamboo in his backyard?

R: Do you mean that my Opa GROWS PLACE MATS??????