Some nuggets from Emma in the car this morning, while singing along to her Disney songs:
"Wow, I can hardly see a thing because I was singing so high. See how my eyes go way up up up when I sing really high?"
"I do that last part of the song so well. I gave myself the chills."
"I don't know how I sing so good. I just do. Like Ariel. I guess I'm just like Ariel...well, except my Daddy isn't mean."
"Sophie, you need to open your mouth more, like this: Ahhhhhhhhh! See how it's supposed to sound? Try it again."
"I want to be an orphan singer when I grow up. And a bus driver. But mostly an orphan singer."
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Favorite Things About Sophie
- Her version of reading or recognizing letters (no matter which letter it may be) is to point and shout, "H I J J!"
- If a food doesn't meet her high standards, she drops her jaw and lets the food dribble slowly out of her mouth before declaring, "No like it."
- When she sings along to a song, she really sings - eyes closed, head thrown back, belting it out for all to hear.
- She has my sweet tooth. Pudding is a particular favorite.
- She's got moves.
- She's quite a character, her own little person. I love watching her in action and marveling at how her mind works. Plus, the kid can really make me laugh.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Talkin'
Emma Quote of Day:
"Mama, if a tornado tried to pick up our house, it couldn't because our house is good and strong. But the tornado could pick up other houses that are not strong. Like ant houses, of course. And doll houses if the doors aren't closed. And pig houses. But only the straw ones."
Favorite Sophie Phrases:
"Sip up!" (Sit up)
"Had fun at the gym!" (First words out of mouth when I pick her up from the gym nursery.)
"My do it!"
"Emma, no-no." (Did not know where she was getting the repetitive nos from until my visiting mother-in-law pointed out that when she runs away I scream, "N-n-n-n-NO!")
"Go in living room."
"No song. No soo-ngggg. No song!" (This particular phrase is repeated approximately 25 times a day while in car.)
"Mommy, uppie." (Emma talks baby talk to her, so up is "uppie," juice is "juicy," etc. Sigh.)
"Watch Gora."
"Yep." (ie, when asked if it hurts when she jumps in the air and lands on her butt, which is a favorite pastime.)
"Yum. Dee-licious!"
"Mama, if a tornado tried to pick up our house, it couldn't because our house is good and strong. But the tornado could pick up other houses that are not strong. Like ant houses, of course. And doll houses if the doors aren't closed. And pig houses. But only the straw ones."
Favorite Sophie Phrases:
"Sip up!" (Sit up)
"Had fun at the gym!" (First words out of mouth when I pick her up from the gym nursery.)
"My do it!"
"Emma, no-no." (Did not know where she was getting the repetitive nos from until my visiting mother-in-law pointed out that when she runs away I scream, "N-n-n-n-NO!")
"Go in living room."
"No song. No soo-ngggg. No song!" (This particular phrase is repeated approximately 25 times a day while in car.)
"Mommy, uppie." (Emma talks baby talk to her, so up is "uppie," juice is "juicy," etc. Sigh.)
"Watch Gora."
"Yep." (ie, when asked if it hurts when she jumps in the air and lands on her butt, which is a favorite pastime.)
"Yum. Dee-licious!"
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Thanksgiving, Indeed
Our third and final round of out-of-town visitors is over, and all is now quiet on the home front. Greg and Connie stayed with us Wednesday through Saturday, and we had such a wonderful time. Chris prepared an amazing Thanksgiving dinner that was quickly devoured by all, and Emma fell in love with cranberry sauce. We went downtown to the Christkindlmarket and feasted on cheese fritters, potato pancakes, stolen, bratwurst, hot chocolate...yum, my mouth is watering just thinking about it! Emma met the German Christmas fairy ("Mama, she's so beautiful...just like the princess in 'Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom'!"), and we braved the crazy crowds to check out this year's holiday window display at Macy's (forever Marshall Fields to me).
But mostly we just relaxed at home, enjoying each others' company and watching the girls rope Connie and Greg into any and every game that they could. In the span of one week we've had family visit from Florida, Indiana and Missouri. Em and Sophie are going to be so lost tomorrow without any adoring grandparents around to spoil them rotten! I am so grateful for all the tremendous love that surrounds us. We are very lucky and very blessed.
Gigi and the girls playing with one of Sophie's birthday presents. Holy blocks, Batman!
Don't they look thrilled? Yes, I've become that Mom - making my kids pose with holiday accessories on their head. So sue me...at least Gigi gave them candy bracelets to help sweeten the deal.
Connie and Greg playing "horsie" with the girls.
Giggles with Gigi and Paw Paw.
The Mathews clan in front of the Daley Plaza.
But mostly we just relaxed at home, enjoying each others' company and watching the girls rope Connie and Greg into any and every game that they could. In the span of one week we've had family visit from Florida, Indiana and Missouri. Em and Sophie are going to be so lost tomorrow without any adoring grandparents around to spoil them rotten! I am so grateful for all the tremendous love that surrounds us. We are very lucky and very blessed.
Gigi and the girls playing with one of Sophie's birthday presents. Holy blocks, Batman!
Don't they look thrilled? Yes, I've become that Mom - making my kids pose with holiday accessories on their head. So sue me...at least Gigi gave them candy bracelets to help sweeten the deal.
Connie and Greg playing "horsie" with the girls.
Giggles with Gigi and Paw Paw.
The Mathews clan in front of the Daley Plaza.Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Happy Birthday, Sophie!
My baby turned 2 today.
Mom, Cara and Cadin drove up from Indiana (six hour round trip!) to help us celebrate, which meant more to me than I can ever properly articulate. My sister took time off from homework, mommy-work and work-work (she goes to nursing school AND works full time AND raises three kids), and Mom put in a 14 hour work day yesterday just so they could all see Sophie on her big day. Jayme wanted badly to be here too, but she had a test she couldn't miss. (She also goes to school and works full time...we are a family of multi-taskers.) The day felt so much more special because we were able to share it with loved ones, and in the spirit of the season I wanted to take a moment and express how incredibly thankful I am for all my family's love and support. I seriously have the best family EVER.
Their arrival was a surprise for the girls, and Sophie lit up when she saw the three of them waiting outside our apartment after dropping Emma off at school. But Emma's face when she got off the school bus to find Grandma waiting for her was absolutely priceless. We only had a few hours together, but we packed in some good play time. Here are pics of Sophie blowing out her candles and the kids playing with new toys, hanging out, and goofing around.
My baby turned 2 today.
Sorry. I just had to type it one more time because, honestly, it still doesn't feel real.
Mom, Cara and Cadin drove up from Indiana (six hour round trip!) to help us celebrate, which meant more to me than I can ever properly articulate. My sister took time off from homework, mommy-work and work-work (she goes to nursing school AND works full time AND raises three kids), and Mom put in a 14 hour work day yesterday just so they could all see Sophie on her big day. Jayme wanted badly to be here too, but she had a test she couldn't miss. (She also goes to school and works full time...we are a family of multi-taskers.) The day felt so much more special because we were able to share it with loved ones, and in the spirit of the season I wanted to take a moment and express how incredibly thankful I am for all my family's love and support. I seriously have the best family EVER.
Their arrival was a surprise for the girls, and Sophie lit up when she saw the three of them waiting outside our apartment after dropping Emma off at school. But Emma's face when she got off the school bus to find Grandma waiting for her was absolutely priceless. We only had a few hours together, but we packed in some good play time. Here are pics of Sophie blowing out her candles and the kids playing with new toys, hanging out, and goofing around.
My baby turned 2 today.Sorry. I just had to type it one more time because, honestly, it still doesn't feel real.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Are You Smarter Than A Kindergartner?
This is the work Emma brought home from school today.
I know it's Chinese, but I have no idea what it means.
I can't understand my kindergartner's schoolwork. This is alarming, right?
I know it's Chinese, but I have no idea what it means.
I can't understand my kindergartner's schoolwork. This is alarming, right?
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Pics
A few family pics...
A couple of weeks ago we cat-sat our feline niece and nephew, Willow and Oz (Aunt Jayme & Aunt Tammy's kiddies...er, kiTTies), for the weekend. The girls were in heaven. Chris furthered his campaign for a future Mathews cat, and I must admit that even a lifelong non-cat person like me enjoyed their company.
Oz hanging out on Chris's neck...one of his favorite spots.
Willow and Oz chillin' with Emma.
And speaking of kitties...Grandma and Grandpa Kitty were in town this weekend. The girls were in heaven. We toured Emma's classroom, watched the Festival of Lights parade downtown, enjoyed many yummy dinners, and held the first of several birthday celebrations for Sophie.
Sophie modeling Emma's new beret, straight from the streets of Paris (courtesy of G&G Kitty). Work it, girl!
Emma and Dave horsing around.
Cupcakes!
Sophie & Emma with the grandparents Kitty.
We have more family visiting throughout this upcoming week and weekend, and I'm so very thankful for all the love in our lives. Happy early Thanksgiving!
A couple of weeks ago we cat-sat our feline niece and nephew, Willow and Oz (Aunt Jayme & Aunt Tammy's kiddies...er, kiTTies), for the weekend. The girls were in heaven. Chris furthered his campaign for a future Mathews cat, and I must admit that even a lifelong non-cat person like me enjoyed their company.
Oz hanging out on Chris's neck...one of his favorite spots.
Willow and Oz chillin' with Emma.And speaking of kitties...Grandma and Grandpa Kitty were in town this weekend. The girls were in heaven. We toured Emma's classroom, watched the Festival of Lights parade downtown, enjoyed many yummy dinners, and held the first of several birthday celebrations for Sophie.
Sophie modeling Emma's new beret, straight from the streets of Paris (courtesy of G&G Kitty). Work it, girl!
Emma and Dave horsing around.
Cupcakes!
Sophie & Emma with the grandparents Kitty.Saturday, November 21, 2009
School Photos
Here is Em with her kindergarten class. Aren't they a good looking group? (Emma is 3rd row from top, 5th kid from the left.)
And here is Em's individual school picture...
This photo cracks me up. She looks like there are little monsters standing just outside the shot, aiming hot pokers at her feet and demanding, "Look happy, look happy!"
There seems to be some kind of unspoken rule that school pictures must always be...well, a little off. I suspect the photographers purposely miss the mark just to keep the horrid tradition going. Personally, I think it's great. Whenever I weed through our family photos at the end of the year, only the best make it into the album. So I figure, the girls' school pictures can be a really cool chronological record of their most awkward moments growing up. All the better to embarrass them into submission when they get older.
And here is Em's individual school picture...
This photo cracks me up. She looks like there are little monsters standing just outside the shot, aiming hot pokers at her feet and demanding, "Look happy, look happy!"There seems to be some kind of unspoken rule that school pictures must always be...well, a little off. I suspect the photographers purposely miss the mark just to keep the horrid tradition going. Personally, I think it's great. Whenever I weed through our family photos at the end of the year, only the best make it into the album. So I figure, the girls' school pictures can be a really cool chronological record of their most awkward moments growing up. All the better to embarrass them into submission when they get older.
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