Jitterbugs Recital

Summer Fun

Wyatt Rocks

Wyatt loves his backyard and recently has become a rock collector.  He chose a few larger rocks and moves them around the yard one at a time.  After carrying all of them one-at-a-time from the deck to the trampoline (it was a big job), he just laid down in the trampoline.  He was quite content to lay on his back and examine his rocks.

He jabbers and tells big stories, but doesn't use words anyone else understands.  He has developed an understanding of NO and uses it often.  He is tough as nails, but cries like a baby when he doesn't get his way.  He is at such a precious age - he can still be a loveable baby, but we see glimpses of a little boy.

Chloe Celebrates her 5th Birthday

Chloe celebrated her fifth birthday with several celebrations.  Since friend and classmate Noah, and Chloe share the same birthday, they hosted a joint outdoor party with friends and family.  On the "real" day, she was thrilled to get a "Frozen" Elsa dress from her mom and dad.  It was the only gift she wanted.

This blog was started on the day she was born... Five years later we celebrate this smart, bright, charming, and almost-perfect granddaughter.  She remains tiny but full of energy.  She talks constantly and has a very advanced vocabulary, imitating adults with a child's sense of humor.  She is very fashionable and has her own ideas about daily wardrobe.  When she grows up, she wants to be a beautiful princess.  To us, she has already accomplished this!

It's a new year!

He is such a heavy drinker! Wyatt is now 14 months old and very mobile. He no longer gets a bottle at bedtime and as you can see, is a healthy eater. At meal time, after being stripped down to only a diaper, he shoves food in his mouth with much pleasure. His exuberance can be messy! He waves bye-bye, blows kisses, jabbers with meaning and says a few understandable words. He knows what he likes and will throw a fit if necessary to communicate his displeasure. He has developed an attitude which helps him deal with his big sister. He learns much from her and the two of them really enjoy each other at times. He was pleased with all the Christmas festivities except sitting on Santa's lap. He loves to Skype or Facetime and doesn't understand when there is no one waiting to talk to him on the laptop. Recently, he began to show off toys to us by bringing them to the laptop - so let the fun begin as he learns to communicate. His latest trick is to turn circles and get dizzy. Wyatt's laugh is fabulas and heard often as he is a happy little boy (not baby?).

Big Girl Chloe is 4 1/2 and this smile says it all...she is happy and busy all the time.  She goes to preschool at least three days a week, playing with Wyatt and Moma on the other days.  Her vocabulary continues to grow - she loves to talk and tell a tale or pretend-read a story.  She writes names and the alphabet and colors very well.  Dressing up is still important.   Even though she has outgrown the favorite princess dresses, she now twirls in a pretty pink tutu!  Her collection of stuffed toys continues to grow as there can't be many types of animals that she does not have.  Even though her favorite animal changes often, her long-standing favorite Blanky is still by her side at bedtime.  She performs good boogies and has learned to imitate NFL players with poses.  She is amazing thoughtful about how her Grandad feels and still makes Granbec scream with excitement every time she arrives.

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Chloe is a donkey in the daycare Christmas Program.