M-town Mommy Diary

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Chores

Lucy has taken on her first household chore dutifully. Consequently, Daddy has taken to mixing his cardio routine now with strength training in the amount of 23 pounds.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

August signifies back-to-school, which ends my free time entirely. I have been in full-on Language Arts mode for a month now, which explains the lack of updates (complex sentence - see, I can't stop!). Anyway, I finally got to downloading pictures last night, and thought I would give everyone their much needed dose of cuteness via Lucy.

Just like Mommy - starting the shoe obsession at a young age. She's gonna be a cowgirl, too, according to her shoe of choice.

Cody mowed Lucy's name in the grass. Hard to see b/c it wouldn't all fit in the shot, and we were losing daylight. Clever, nonetheless.

My "Little Brother" Luke trying out one of LJ's hairbows. I am so gonna post it on facebook... Sorry Lukie!

Enjoying a little sun-and-fun with a new pool float. Again, nice tan, Daddy.

Thanks, Grandma, for sending me my own stash of pictures to play with. I will cherish them... until they are accidentally shredded or eaten...

Friday, July 23, 2010

Righty Tighty, Lefty... Handed???

Today I let Lucy feed herself applesauce. Thinking this was going to be a messy endeavor, we strapped on the bib, held our breath, and let her go. Surprisingly, she knew exactly was to do and the mess was minimal. Granted, she did eventually end up using her hands to eat, she made several precise moves with said spoon -- all of which happened with the left hand. This could have just been because the milk was strong-fisted in the right, but I do think we have a future lefty. Daddy and Aunt Julie are proud, I am sure.

Here are some pictures of Lucy with her first chocolate chip cookie. I should have known better. Look at the couch. Geesh, and it was totally a tiny cookie!

now for the spoon....

See? She really did do it... unlike the video leads one to believe.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Splish Splash but not in the Bath

Lucy has tested out a variety of swimming pools over her summer vacation. First was in the hotel on our way to Wisconsin.... that did not go over well.

Then there was swimming at Grandpa Tom and Grandma Jackie's house in Dallas. Definitely a much better time was had by all.

Then we decided to purchase this amazing pool, complete with an elephant slide. It took Mommy and Daddy forever to blow it up, but when it was finished, Lucy couldn't wait to get in it... in the living room.

After this picture, we moved it out to the deck, went to a tee-ball game, and came back to see the pool meet its maker. Back to Target it goes.

So, pool # 2 = less expensive, less bells-and-whistles, but even more loved. It does have a spout, though, which is pretty amazing!

So Daddy and Lucy tested it out to much smiles and overall happiness. Don't you want a tan just like Cody's?

Then Sabrina and Sam came over for a swim, and Lucy quickly learned to fend for herself... and how to go underwater (whoops! She bounced back quickly, though!)