Language Development at almost 12 Months

Somehow I almost missed the fact that Adelyn's "ba" sound she's been making for a few months now, now means "book" or "ball". I put 2 and 2 together when I saw the ball near her when she was crawling around trying to get it. And then I also realized that she makes the sound when we do our story time or she happens to be near the books.

I think Zachary just said, "Da Da" for many months when he pointed out anything. Everything was a "Da Da". Sweet moments in watching them grow!

Trying on Hats

The other day I realized that Adelyn was examining all of the hats from our imagination basket. I saw her momentarily swing a hat onto her head. Who knew!! We don't know half of what they notice!!

"When I get Bigger"

This morning when we were getting up Zachary and Adelyn played in our bed for a while. Afterwards Zachary went to check out two drawers that we have in our dresser. One has my old brownies sash, gymnastics leotards, old class pictures and some other random things. Scott has a drawer too. It has old art projects, boyscout stuff, etc. Zachary likes to ask me things about us and today he had Scott in a conversation about a paper mache car Scott made in 95, and the classes he took. Scott was saying something like, "and one day you will go to school and take classes like art and science...".

Zachary replied, "yes and then when I get bigger I'll have a drawer with all of my old stuff".

Yeah, I guess that happens. Some of our treasured posessions or just old stuff get shoved in a drawer. I suppose we should make sure we are displaying things with honor that were special too us.

A Pilot or an Astronaut

Zachary has decided that he would like to be a pilot or an astronaut when he grows up. His goal is to be the pilot for the Thunderbirds in the air force. In addition to that he would like to play football. From what I understand, many mother's would say this would be their biggest nightmare. We have been listening to the Science CD of the group, They Might Be Giants. They have very educational songs on their that teach about different scientific concepts. I could see myself using this cd with music therapy clients.

Zachary tells me that Jupiter is his favorite planet. He observes our planets poster often in the game room.

I'm happy he's got big dreams. I can't wait to see what interests the kids pursue each year.

Growing Up Fast

Adults always say we grow up so fast. I guess we do because I'm already learning to drive!

Helping Out

Monday's are very busy days at our house. We go to the store, do laundry and sometimes do gardening outside. Zachary and I love to help!

Observations at our dirty clothes basket.

Helping out at the grocery store. We hold things for Mommy and sometimes I like to chew them a bit.

I love outside! And now it's becoming even more fun b/c I can move around on my own. They say once I start doing this thing called walking, I'll be able to do more things in the backyard. I guess I'll find out. Here I'm helping with the dirt! Yes, that is a sock in my mouth. They are so tasty, have you ever tried one?