Time Flies

I guess in all of the hubbub that is our life, we didn't post Vivian's 2 year stuff.

She's still tall for her age, but not AS high of a percentage as at her 18 month appt.
35 inches, 80th percentile

Weight...she gained a lb. 26#, I think Adam said 25% percentile...

Doctor is pleased with her abilities. She is developing gross and fine motor skills well and is strong academically, as she can count to 5---and knows what that means. She knows all of her colors and more objects and animals than others in her age group. YES!

At home, we are enjoying every moment of her---she is well into her "twos" stage, but we think it is mostly terrific! She LOVES school buses, her swing and sandboxes...oh, and being nudester!

To Vomit or Not to Vomit

So I woke up this morning and was whipping around getting ready for work, as usual. We have state testing today and a gazillion other things going on so I was on the ball---

I'm in the kitchen, making my egg beaters omelette, grabbing my lunch and snack for the day...as I'm running out the door, I grab my water bottle out of the fridge in my concious effort to get my 8 glasses in...

I'm in the car-boppin' to some good music and take a huge swig of my water.

Then, reality sets in. IT. IS. NOT. WATER.

Nope. It's vinegar. And I just drank a ton of it.

So, I'm trying not to throw up in the vehicle, looking for anything to wash down the burning taste in my mouth and throat. I got my hands on a few day old bottle of recycled (tap) water and guzzle it. Then, Vivian's day+ old juice cup. Down what's left of that. Ugh. Trying to make it to work.

Got here. Didn't puke. Guzzled more water, ate some pretzels. 2 hours later, my throat still burns a little and my stomach is churning at the very thought of it.

Quick Update

We're busy...I'm teaching 6th grade a Sandburg Middle while Adam is finishing up his grueling St. Cloud spring semester. We're still trying to close on the house. It has been a headache, to say the least. We're on our 3rd buyer, 6th closing. We get offers right away, it's just that no one can close the deal.

Vivian is doing great. We cannot believe she is almost two!

**I've got to brag just a teensy weensy bit here**
She knows her colors---red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, white, pink
She knows the letters S, M, L, E, O, Y
She knows most opposites---up/down, in/out, etc...

We continue to be amazed every day at the intelligence, spunk, and love that comes from our little girl. She is absolutely the BEST THING EVER!

Happy Week!

It is spring break, for me at least! So, I'm home with the Poosh--and we're having a blast! Here's some recent pictures:

#1. Lovin' her new backpack (doesn't seem to understand that she can't sit in her carseat with it on... :)

#2. Is that a doo-rag on her head? A Babushka? Nope. Just her choice of a hat for her "shopping trip".

#3 and #4. Coloring Easter Eggs--messy, but oh so fun!

#5. Swinging. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. Doesn't matter. LOVES IT!

Fun at the Children's Museum

I Am You and You is Me

So, Vivian thinks her name is You. Don't know why...because we DO call her by her actual name...

Must be the whole, Where are you going? Are you hiding? Did you have a good sleep? Are you wet? Do you want some supper? Well, you get the picture.

So we go through names...dadda, momma, papa (grandpa), ramma (grandma), Elmo...then we say, "What's your name?" To which she promptly replies, "You!"

Silly girl.

'Lil Miss No No

Cute Vivster story:
If you've been around our daughter at all lately, you'll know she is OBSESSED with all things Elmo and Sesame Street related. SO, taking a little advantage of the 20 min. of peace it would provide so we can get something else done, we let her watch 20 min. of one of her ELMO videos each day.

WELL, the past few days, when she gets to a scene she doesn't want to watch or a song she doesn't want to hear, she starts in with, "No, No, No, No" etc., getting progressively louder until we skip ahead to something she wants to see/hear. (She especially dislikes Oscar's "I Love Trash"...which goes on...and on...and on...)

SO, I'm driving home with her today and I hear..."No, No, No, No" coming from the backseat. I look in the rearview and she is pointing to the radio station, basicallt asking/demanding me to switch stations...ya gotta be kidding...

Ach, I don't really prefer Edwin McCain either my dear Viv...

First Haircut!

Vivian's Friends!

Some New Pictures!

The Gronau's came over for some sledding fun at the beginning of January. The kids (and we, as well) had a blast! It was fairly warm out-35 degrees-so we were able to hang outside for awhile without freezing every finger and toe!