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31 Months - April 2007

April 24 - April 30, 2007
(2 year, 34 weeks)

I got my first pedicure today.  Well sort of.  Mommy painted my toes.  She told me months ago that when it was sandal weather I could have my toes painted (I've been asking for a while).  Anyway, Mommy bought me some Crocs on Saturday and Daddy called them sandals so the first thing out of my mouth was "Mommy we can paint my toes!"  (Thanks Daddy).  Mommy set up the spa outside as it was sunny and warm today.  I also got to enjoy an apple juice box during the treatment.  Needless to say I am thrilled with the results.  Now I have toes like Mommy! 

I like to go fast in the fancy car.  Daddy drives fast but Mommy "so slow."  Daddy took me to gymnastics this week in the fancy car and I informed him of this fact.  Later that day Mommy and I went to the store in the fancy car.  I told her to drive fast (she didn't) and I also told her that she needs to keep her right hand on the shifter (like Daddy).  I had to freak out on her a few times because she kept putting her hand back on the wheel.  Mommy calls me her little backseat driver.

"My spa day."
 

Name Update:  I was spelling my name at dinner tonight...

"R
RA
RAC
RACH
RACHE
RACHEL
RACHEL - Rachel that's my name!"

Mommy thinks I am brilliant and cute of course! 
I am also fascinated with spelling my family member's names.

April 17 - April 23, 2007
(2 year, 33 weeks)

I used a knife tonight at dinner to cut my fish.  It is a kid-friendly knife but I was able to make it work just fine.  I am getting so big!

I am also able to open and close the front and back doors and I have figured out that I can just walk outside.  The problem is that I am having difficulty remembering that I can't just go outside without Mommy or Daddy telling me it's ok to do so.  On a related note I love opening the door for Mommy or Daddy or Wilson whenever I get the chance.

I am finally getting more comfortable with the great outdoors.  I actually walked in the grass without shoes today!  It was funny, the grass actually tickled my feet.  Obviously, I am wearing my snow boots in the picture.  They are easy for me to put on regardless of the weather. 

"These boots were made for standing"

Name Update:  I am using the alphabet flash cards that Wildy got me to spell my name.

New Saying:  "Get me my milky, please."  Milky has replaced milk.

April 10 - April 16, 2007
(2 year, 32 weeks)

Mommy and Walt Disney have found a way to break my hair twirling habit.  You see if I wake up and haven't twirled my hair I get to watch one of Mommy's old VHS Disney movies.  So far I have seen Robin Hood, 101 Dalmatians, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and most of Aladdin (I lost interest and didn't really like the scary guy).  Anyway, the past few days there were no movies and I still didn't twirl I am so proud.

I have a flair for the dramatic.  When I want a hug or some cuddle time from Mommy lately I tell her that I am REALLY sad and then add cuddle or hug placing a lot of emphasis on the "so" part.  I really don't seem to be sad at all when I am saying this but I do give a good pout for effect and then I get the hugs and cuddles I desire.

Baby Ian is eating good snacks these days and I like to share or should I say I like taking some of his snack from him.  If I reflect for a moment, it is sort of like when Wilson takes food from me except Ian is still too little to complain.  Anyway, he is having stars, cheerios, and gold fish crackers - yum, yum, yum!

My first school picture

Latest TV addiction:  Dora and Diego (Mommy really likes rescue pack).

April 3 - April 9, 2007
(2 year, 31 weeks)

I celebrated Passover and Easter this week and had a lot of fun.  Some of the highlights of the holidays included looking for the Afikomen and then getting some money when I found it, eating Pa's cucumber salad, coloring Easter eggs, the Easter egg hunt at my house, and having two special dinners with family.

I have a new bad habit.  Yes, it is much worse than thumb sucking.  I have started twirling my hair while I am in bed.  I only twirl the right side which results in an awful dread lock type clump of hair.  Mommy was hoping that having to comb it out in the morning (or after nap) and the tears that go along with it would be a deterrent enough but no such luck.  So now she is threatening me with no TV if I twirl.  And I really like TV even if I don't get to watch a ton of it.  So far I lost TV privileges on Tuesday afternoon but was able to keep them on Wednesday all day!  A win-win for all parties involved!

"Posing in my window"

Big Announcement:  I can spell my name!  I was in the tub last night and surprised Mommy by spelling my first name!

Favorite New Activity:  Stamping with rubber stamps and ink on paper.

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