Two Words!

I know it sounds crazy, but as a mother, a two word sentence is music to my ears! Trey finally said his first two word utterance: "My Daddy!" He is such a Daddy's boy! When Daniel is gone (to drill for instance), Trey walks around, going "Daaddy!". He cries when his daddy leaves saying "My Daddy". It is so sweet! Now if only the rest of his language would kick into high gear. I know...my concern is probably unfounded, but as an early childhood professional, I do not want him to be delayed, especially in language development. I do know that I can call F.S. at any time. I am trying to give him as close to 2 as I can before I see if I need to do something. Our pediatrician said about 50+ words by two (we have a lot of catching up to do). And yes, I know he has two older siblings that do a lot of talking, but I really do curb how they talk with him so that they are not talking FOR him. We label everything, from what we are doing when we put on our shoes to what we do in the bathtub!!! His receptive language works great...I know he understands me now (with tubes in)...it's the expressive language that concerns me. Waiting is so hard! ***aargh!***

Updates

Well....I didn't pick the winning team for the NCAA tourney...oh well. Better luck next year. Things have been hectic this week. Meg started up with Volleyball again thru the Y and Lily is taking gymnastics. Lily really loved her class and they got to do all sorts of things, including practicing handstands and cartwheels. Trey has gained a couple new words. Since last week, he can now say "mine", "bye" and "choo choo". I am so excited he is gaining a broader vocabulary. That is 8 words he has now!! He is big on saying "mine" nowadays, especially to his sisters. School got back with a great week weather wise. The kids were able to spend a lot of time outside this week (we were in the 70's). Friday was a bit stormy, but it cleared up by the time the girls had their spring carnival at school. They had a great time getting their hair sprayed pink and orange. Trey played soccer and won a prize! Daddy and Trey tried to win a cake in the cake walk, but they didn't have any luck. We just finished watching Wilson and Camden play their first tee-ball game. They won! Go Reds!

March Madness

This time of year brings a little competition in our home. For a few years now, Daniel and I have been filling out our own brackets for the Men's NCAA tournament. Funny thing...I usually, but not always, end up winning. This year Daniel seemed to be off to a great start, getting more teams in the first round than me. However, his pick for the national champ, Georgetown, was beat out quicker than he had imagined. I, however, have both picked both teams that are going to the National Championship...yep, you read that correctly. I picked Kansas and Memphis to be in the final game. I had all but one team in the final four. I have Memphis down as the winner overall....I picked them b/c of my Dad. So even though I bleed blue (wildcat blue), Monday night it is a different blue....Tiger blue. Go Tigers!!

Glorious Spring!

Today's weather was FABULOUS! We have been out playing and it is actually warm....yes, I said warm! Of course tomorrow could be freezing again, but we are hopeful that has passed on and we are moving into permanent warmer weather! Lily is currently outside practicing on her bike...without training wheels. This is the first day she has been on it without them and so far so good. No major accidents! Trey has been on the tractor that once was Aunt Katie's. I had found a wagon that goes to it at a yard sale and he loves to ride it! I have to watch him or he will be half way to the next house! I love this weather!!!!!

Camping Fun!

These two pics would not stay upright when I loaded them into the slideshow, so I just posted them.....you can see why I couldn't leave them out!



Lily is so snug! My favorite lumberjack!

Spring update

This week was so relaxing and I really needed that. We went camping with Andy, Alyssa, the boys, and Uncle Bill on Tuesday. It was very cold that night (32 degrees!) and my feet were a little cold, but the rest of me was warm! Trey did great, even though I thought we would be chasing him everywhere! He loved digging in the dirt with the shovel. The girls loved sleeping in the camper with Uncle Roo and Aunt Alyssa. They were so excited! Trey slept in a tent with Daniel and I. I will post pictures later tonight, but right now, we are on our way to get ice cream at a place we love. The ice cream truck was ringing the bell thru our neighborhood and drove by the house while the girls were outside. She stopped and asked the girls if they wanted ice cream (I was watching thru the window)...and my first thought was "I can't believe she stopped to talk to my children with no parent around"....that she could tell...then I told Daniel that Lily was saying something back to her. Daniel said she is probably telling her we are going to B's for ice cream. Meg came running in and said the ice cream lady asked if they wanted ice cream and Lily had turned to her and said "no thank you, we are going to B's for ice cream later!" I laughed...Daniel so knows Lily and she knows the best place to get ice cream!

Pictures!!