Lanie Stores her Snacks

Just in case we're in the bathroom and hungry... Vivian poked holes on top of each roll, and then Lannin diligently inserted her snack into the openings.  I'm glad I realized what she was doing before I stocked the toilet paper...

Lack of Sleep #1

Sam's Joke

Sam's idea of a joke, possibly from the time that he may have watched the Simpsons. 

It's not easy being the third.

Then maybe he felt badly.

Vivian's Fashion choices for Nana

Nana came over before school yesterday to drive Sam and Vivian to school, as Chris had to be at work early.  Lanie was thrilled to see her and bounced around and reached for her, Sam continued to go about his morning, and Vivian ran to see her.  After a few minutes, Vivian needed to get dressed, at which point she looked Nana up and down. 
"You is driving me to school today?" she asked.
"That's right," my mom told her.
"And you's wearing that?" Vivian inquired.

Just for the record, Nana was dressed rather fashionably, with leggings, a tunic top, and ankle boots that matched her scarf.

"Yes.  This is what I'm wearing.  Should I have sent you a photo first to make sure you approved?"


This may have also come from Vivian's birthday dinner day, when she was allowed to choose Nana's outfit for her, but it's a little unclear.

Nana's outfit chosen by Vivian.

Vivian's idea of a very beautiful outfit.

Lanie's shirt

Lanie is not fond of her shirt, or perhaps she is just working on a new skill.

Lanie Trying to Crawl

Magic Word

Vivian was supposed to be getting her pajamas on and I kept reminding her.  Finally I went into her room and told her again.
She looked at me and held out her foot and said, "take my boot off mummy."
"Vivian," I said, "what word do you say?"
Very seriously she looked at me, "abracadabra."

Let's Call Her....

Vivian has this strange idea that when Lanie grows up, she will have a different name.  We have variations of the same conversation:

"Mom, when Lanie grows up let's call her Za-Za."
"Um, how about Lanie?"
"No, when she grows up, we'll call her Za-Za.  It's nice.  Hi Za-Za!"
"Um, we'll think about it."

So far we should name her:  Za-Za, Abbie, Videa, La-La, Anna, and some others I can't remember right now.