Unbeknownst to me, Addie got the tv remote, turned on the tv and cable box, and managed to record "How to Get Rock Hard Abs in 90 Days." I hate to tell her that her prospects are not good. It was just funny. I was paying bills, and it did not seem odd to me at all that someone turned on the tv. Then, I thought, "hey, how did that happen?" Shoot, half of the time, I don't know how to turn the tv on!
Oh, Will is starting to sign. Yeah!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Cold Little Fish
Like everyone else, the Holts are just enduring this extremely cold, snowy January. We certainly have cabin fever. But, we are still making our swim lessons. The kids seem to enjoy the water more, splashing around. The water, however, has been cold the last two lessons. Poor Lila and Will spent most of the time shivering. Addie had a great time, although I could tell from her blue lips that the cold water was also getting to her. At one of the lessons, we let the instructor take them under water. Will and Addie emerged from the water with wide eyes. They were stunned. Lila, on the other hand, emerged from the water with her arms and legs flailing. She was determined to get herself above water.
Speaking of Miss Lila... She took her first steps tonight. It was very sweet. For the last few weeks, she has preferred "walking on her knees" to crawling, I think trying to emulate her walking siblings. So, I was so proud to see her take those steps. Now, she can play tag with Will and Addie!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Happy Belated 14 Months!
We have had a busy start to the new year. Last Tuesday, we had our first swimming lessons. Fortunately, we have family in town with an infant who also thought swimming lessons would be fun. So, when we combine all the babies and mommies and daddies, we have the right mix of adults and babies!
I thought the kids would take to the water immediately. They love splashing during bath time. Adilenne spent the first 20 minutes crying and trying to climb into my body. Will displayed a mixed look of disgust and apprehension until about the last five minutes. Not surprisingly, my little daredevil Lila had no problems taking to the water. I suspect that the lessons will become more fun for them as they get more acquainted with the new surroundings. And, not to be left out, our baby cousin was fantastic, the baby star of the class.
The kids have changed so much, even since Christmas. Adilenne and Will have chosen walking as the primary mode of transport. (Lila is still not quite standing on her own yet. She'll get there!) They have all become little mimics, which is hilarious. The girls love to say "uh, oh." It is so cute! Adilenne also likes to say "night, night," "me," and "whoa." Everyone says "mamma" and "dadda" but have a strong preference for calling us both "dadda."
Signing is going well. Adilenne is the most consistent signer. She signs "more," "eat," and "all done." Lila knows those signs, but she uses them less as she is less emphatic about getting what she wants. Will is not interested in signing yet. We'll keep trying.
Adilenne is also quickly perfecting her tantrums. She pretend cries and then thrashes around, giving us a quick look to see if we are witnessing her displeasure. I was suprised to see Adilenne asserting herself so early. That's my girl!
I thought the kids would take to the water immediately. They love splashing during bath time. Adilenne spent the first 20 minutes crying and trying to climb into my body. Will displayed a mixed look of disgust and apprehension until about the last five minutes. Not surprisingly, my little daredevil Lila had no problems taking to the water. I suspect that the lessons will become more fun for them as they get more acquainted with the new surroundings. And, not to be left out, our baby cousin was fantastic, the baby star of the class.
The kids have changed so much, even since Christmas. Adilenne and Will have chosen walking as the primary mode of transport. (Lila is still not quite standing on her own yet. She'll get there!) They have all become little mimics, which is hilarious. The girls love to say "uh, oh." It is so cute! Adilenne also likes to say "night, night," "me," and "whoa." Everyone says "mamma" and "dadda" but have a strong preference for calling us both "dadda."
Signing is going well. Adilenne is the most consistent signer. She signs "more," "eat," and "all done." Lila knows those signs, but she uses them less as she is less emphatic about getting what she wants. Will is not interested in signing yet. We'll keep trying.
Adilenne is also quickly perfecting her tantrums. She pretend cries and then thrashes around, giving us a quick look to see if we are witnessing her displeasure. I was suprised to see Adilenne asserting herself so early. That's my girl!
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