Crash

This was a day I wish we could have taken a mulligan on. First we were denied a spot in the gym's daycare b/c I called too late, then we went for a walk outside and both stepped in dog doo and to top it all off, Lucy tripped on her phone in the kitchen and crashed into the oven door. See red bump above her right eye. It is a bit more pronounced when you see her in person. Hopefully a nice long nap will improve her spirits for St. Patty's Day!

Cindy and Cecil

Lucy's 2 favorite books are Cindy Bakes a Funny Cake and Pop Goes the Weasel, starring Mr. Cecil the weasel. She has fully dismembered both Cindy and Cecil (see above, Headless Cindy) and we fight to keep even a semblance of the original pop ups in the book. I actually ordered a new copy of Mr. Cecil used from Amazon b.c. she tore apart the first one I had. Cindy does not bake any cakes anymore in the book...how could she without a head? But it's still a classic. It was mine when I was little!

Fork Follies

It is a major achievement for Lucy to pick up one bunny with her fork. Go Lucy! Guess she's going to be right handed?

All Done!

Another one of Lucy's signs. She's covered in broccoli bits. Phew! We just finished hosting playgroup for about 10 babies ages 2 weeks to 17 months, plus mommies and a few grannies--it was a lot of fun and it wore Lucy out so she's snoozing away. We are looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Too bad the cold weather is back with a vengeance :(

ABC, ABC

Lucy has a little "Rain Man" in her as she recites "ABC" over and over again. no matter what she is doing or where she is. She has another favorite word, "upstairs", which sounds a lot like "ABC", so it's hard to figure out which is which. She has the Leapfrog fridge alphabet thing which she loves so I'm glad to see it's working (thanks Aunt Katie!). Here's to hoping we get to "D" and beyond in the next few months!

Higher, Higher!

Lucy does not like to be pushed at a leisurely pace on the swings; she wants to go as high as possible! There were about 500 people at the park this weekend. We finally got a turn on the swing after waiting in line for 10 minutes :)

Lucy Post-Workout

Anyone who has seen baby pics of Jud after a hearty day of outdoor play can recognize his traits in Lucy, the pinkest cheeks you have ever seen, and crazy hair. Mind you, it was in the 70s this weekend, so just imagine what she's going to look like this summer!