Jammy and I ran into a woman in Gymboree who was astonished that Libs was talking at her age (the ripe old age of 14 months). In order to help a woman with Mommy brain-- that's me-- I thought I'd take this chance to write down the words that Libs says now. The list may grow over the next few days as I remember more of her vocabulary.
Bye-bye
cookie
Tobee
Wow!
Please
Thank you
Mommy
Daddy
Pooh
puppy
bunny
Eeyore-- as of today
quack
ruff
ooh, ooh, ooh, aah, aah, aah-- monkey sounds
baa
sss-- a snake sound
what's up? Only when Bunnytown comes on the Disney channel
yummy
Nana
Pop-Pop
NO, NO, NO, NO , NO
Up please
baby
shoe
okie dokie
touchdown
button
baby
choo-choo
happy
Monday, April 7, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Groundhog Day...
Yesterday Libi found her shadow for the first time. We were walking at Rio Norte after a visit to Daddy's classroom and there it was! She pointed, she looked at me, she looked at it. I tried to explain that wherever she went in life it would be there with her-- kinda like her old Mommy!
It is really fun to watch her these days. She does lots of talking, even when nobody is listening. She will sit and read stories to her dolls for quite a long time. If you listen very carefully you will hear lots of big girl words splashed in there (mostly out of context) but what an incredible little girl we have!
It is really fun to watch her these days. She does lots of talking, even when nobody is listening. She will sit and read stories to her dolls for quite a long time. If you listen very carefully you will hear lots of big girl words splashed in there (mostly out of context) but what an incredible little girl we have!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Old sickness, new tricks....
Libs and I are down with another cold. She and I have been hacking and dripping the days away. We contracted the cold in Reno and it is still hanging on strong! Today we did very little but rest and snuggle as we try to recuperate.
Libs has been doing lots of new things lately:
-she now says "cookie", "please" but it sounds like "peas", "puppy", "ruff", "'baa", "ssss" for a snake sound-- every day she seems to imitate new sounds. It has been so interesting to watch her develop language.
-she reads to herself-- the vowel / consonant combinations that come out of her mouth are amazing to me!
-she is really playing with her toys. She walks her baby dolls around and pats their back or gives them hugs. She pushes buttons on her toys and makes them sing and dance. She tries to write with crayons and pens.
-she is eating lots more table food-- it is really nice to be able to give her things off our plates at restaurants and family gatherings.
-my daughter is a dancer-- whenever we are out and we hear music she stops to dance. She puts one hand up in the air and shakes her hips (I'm not sure where she got this move from but it's pretty cute!)
-she is so fond of her "puppy" Tobee-- Libs likes nothing better than to share her food, pet and chase after her confused dog. The two of them will be best of friends when they get to understand each other better, now I spend most of my time saying "Libi, Tobee, Libi, Tobee" to try to get their attention.
Libs has been doing lots of new things lately:
-she now says "cookie", "please" but it sounds like "peas", "puppy", "ruff", "'baa", "ssss" for a snake sound-- every day she seems to imitate new sounds. It has been so interesting to watch her develop language.
-she reads to herself-- the vowel / consonant combinations that come out of her mouth are amazing to me!
-she is really playing with her toys. She walks her baby dolls around and pats their back or gives them hugs. She pushes buttons on her toys and makes them sing and dance. She tries to write with crayons and pens.
-she is eating lots more table food-- it is really nice to be able to give her things off our plates at restaurants and family gatherings.
-my daughter is a dancer-- whenever we are out and we hear music she stops to dance. She puts one hand up in the air and shakes her hips (I'm not sure where she got this move from but it's pretty cute!)
-she is so fond of her "puppy" Tobee-- Libs likes nothing better than to share her food, pet and chase after her confused dog. The two of them will be best of friends when they get to understand each other better, now I spend most of my time saying "Libi, Tobee, Libi, Tobee" to try to get their attention.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Sickies in Reno...
We went with Daddy to the CADA convention for the second time in Libi's short life. She was again the hit of the show. She loved walking all around and exploring the hotel room and convention center. Unfortunately, both Mommy and Libi were sick during the trip so our side trips had to be cut down. We only got out to 2 scrapbook stores and the mall (where we lost a shoe). We had a lovely dinner with the Wm. S. Hart folks at Harrah's steakhouse, a nice quick dinner with Russ Peak, and a malt with Tyler Durman. It's always fun to spend time with our motivational speaker friends.
March is going to be busy for our family, but hopefully we'll be posting lots of pictures to keep you updated!
Love,
Heather
March is going to be busy for our family, but hopefully we'll be posting lots of pictures to keep you updated!
Love,
Heather
Thursday, January 17, 2008
LIBI IS ONE!!!
Today at 1:02 a.m. .Libi turned one. Mommy, Daddy and Tobee went into Libi's room at that time to sing to her for the first time. It is a yearly tradition we hope to begin. Daddy and I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful young lady in our lives!
To celebrate we are going to take Libi to have her hair cut for the first time, take Jammy to the doctor's office, go visit the hospital to thank them for delivering her last year, and have dinner at the Olive Garden-- so she can have pasta for the first time!
Libi's new things:
-Libi has been to 9 states (California, Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire)
-Libi has flown on four airplanes
-Libi has been to Disneyland 12 times
-She is walking-- she has taken 11 steps on her own
-She dances whenever she hears music and claps whenever the music ends
-She loves Playhouse Disney-- especially Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Little Einsteins
-She does really well at MOPS even comforting other kids who aren't happy to be there
-She loves her books, spending lots of time "reading" them out loud to anyone who is listening
-She loves any toy with buttons-- especially ones that play music
To celebrate we are going to take Libi to have her hair cut for the first time, take Jammy to the doctor's office, go visit the hospital to thank them for delivering her last year, and have dinner at the Olive Garden-- so she can have pasta for the first time!
Libi's new things:
-Libi has been to 9 states (California, Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire)
-Libi has flown on four airplanes
-Libi has been to Disneyland 12 times
-She is walking-- she has taken 11 steps on her own
-She dances whenever she hears music and claps whenever the music ends
-She loves Playhouse Disney-- especially Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Little Einsteins
-She does really well at MOPS even comforting other kids who aren't happy to be there
-She loves her books, spending lots of time "reading" them out loud to anyone who is listening
-She loves any toy with buttons-- especially ones that play music
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
East Coast Trip....
Thursday - We flew from Burbank to Las Vegas-- Libs slept for over a half an hour. Next flight from Vegas to Philadelphia she slept 3 of the 4 hours. When she was awake she was happy cuddling, reading and looking around the plane.
Friday - We saw the Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market, and Franklin Court. Met up with Grandma (Libi's Great Grandma) and Uncle Bill (Libi's Great Uncle Bill) for dinner.
Saturday-- Family day. Breakfast with the group-- Kent, Ann Marie, Aunt Linda, Uncle Mitch, Grandma and Uncle Bill. Target for some odds and ends then back to the hotel for a nap. Dinner with the whole Harrigan clan at Aunt Linda and Uncle Mitch's house. We really enjoyed getting to show off Libs and getting some neat photos and video.
Sunday-- Travel Day. We drove up to New York City. Once there we walked all over town to see Rockefeller Plaza, Times Square, the shops on 5th Ave., and Bryant Park. We ate at a neat diner called Moonstruck.
Monday-- Food Network tour. We woke up, had a neat breakfast at the hotel then headed to Chelsey Market. One of Ron's former students' uncles is the executive chef of Food Network. He arranged a private tour for us. We saw the studio where Guy's Big Bite is filmed along with Iron Chef, 30 minute meals, Tyler's Ultimate, etc. We also saw the small kitchen where the Next Food Network Star is filmed as well as the big kitchens you can see on Throwdown with Bobby Flay and the Next Food Network Star. It was a great hour that Mommy will never forget! Afterwards, we got on the road for Massachusetts. Got in late, ordered pizza in the room.
Tuesday-- Family day. Had lunch at Sue, John and Tina's house. Aunt Barbara came and Nana lives there now. We spent most of the day getting to know all of our Tewksbury family members. We arrived at around 11:00 a.m. and visited with Nana, Tina, and Sue. Tina challenged Ron to a game of Wii bowling (actually five games of bowling total). Around noon, Aunt Barbara showed up, and then around 12:15 John arrived. We had lunch at 12:30, and it was quite a feast! Sue had a spread of steak, chicken, pasta, cole slaw and vegetables, and it was a great meal. After lunch, we went back into the living room so Ron could interview Nana. He used his iRiver digital audio recorder to capture the interview for Libi and for the rest of the Ippolito family. We took a break after almost 30 minutes of questions and answers to have dessert, and again Sue served up some great food! This time it was our choice of chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream or a lemon dessert that was amazing. Way to go, Sue! We went back to our hotel room at about 5:30 p.m. (it's 0.8 miles away), and spent a couple hours giving Libs a chance to get her oogies out before dinner. Later, we went across the street to the Cracker Barrel for dinner (an East Coast treat that we don't have out in California). We spent the rest of the evening back in the hotel room resting up for the big day in Boston tomorrow!
Friday - We saw the Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market, and Franklin Court. Met up with Grandma (Libi's Great Grandma) and Uncle Bill (Libi's Great Uncle Bill) for dinner.
Saturday-- Family day. Breakfast with the group-- Kent, Ann Marie, Aunt Linda, Uncle Mitch, Grandma and Uncle Bill. Target for some odds and ends then back to the hotel for a nap. Dinner with the whole Harrigan clan at Aunt Linda and Uncle Mitch's house. We really enjoyed getting to show off Libs and getting some neat photos and video.
Sunday-- Travel Day. We drove up to New York City. Once there we walked all over town to see Rockefeller Plaza, Times Square, the shops on 5th Ave., and Bryant Park. We ate at a neat diner called Moonstruck.
Monday-- Food Network tour. We woke up, had a neat breakfast at the hotel then headed to Chelsey Market. One of Ron's former students' uncles is the executive chef of Food Network. He arranged a private tour for us. We saw the studio where Guy's Big Bite is filmed along with Iron Chef, 30 minute meals, Tyler's Ultimate, etc. We also saw the small kitchen where the Next Food Network Star is filmed as well as the big kitchens you can see on Throwdown with Bobby Flay and the Next Food Network Star. It was a great hour that Mommy will never forget! Afterwards, we got on the road for Massachusetts. Got in late, ordered pizza in the room.
Tuesday-- Family day. Had lunch at Sue, John and Tina's house. Aunt Barbara came and Nana lives there now. We spent most of the day getting to know all of our Tewksbury family members. We arrived at around 11:00 a.m. and visited with Nana, Tina, and Sue. Tina challenged Ron to a game of Wii bowling (actually five games of bowling total). Around noon, Aunt Barbara showed up, and then around 12:15 John arrived. We had lunch at 12:30, and it was quite a feast! Sue had a spread of steak, chicken, pasta, cole slaw and vegetables, and it was a great meal. After lunch, we went back into the living room so Ron could interview Nana. He used his iRiver digital audio recorder to capture the interview for Libi and for the rest of the Ippolito family. We took a break after almost 30 minutes of questions and answers to have dessert, and again Sue served up some great food! This time it was our choice of chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream or a lemon dessert that was amazing. Way to go, Sue! We went back to our hotel room at about 5:30 p.m. (it's 0.8 miles away), and spent a couple hours giving Libs a chance to get her oogies out before dinner. Later, we went across the street to the Cracker Barrel for dinner (an East Coast treat that we don't have out in California). We spent the rest of the evening back in the hotel room resting up for the big day in Boston tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Happy New Year....
Wow, lots has happened since I last posted:
-Libi is now walking along furniture and she has taken 3 steps on her own.
-Libs now has 8 teeth
-We have celebrated Libs first Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
-Libs has been to Disneyland 12 times.
-Libi is "reading" her books and she loves to play with all her toys. Her favorites are her new princess tea set, her rose petal cottage, and anything with buttons.
-Libi is a dancer who loves music. After every song she hears she claps to show her appreciation-- this is especially funny in church :)
-Libi says "Wow", "What's that?", "Mama", "Dada", "Ta" for Santa and sometimes "Baby"
-She can find noses and mouths, waves bye-bye, and gives kisses (fish faces)
We are getting ready for Libi's first Birthday on January 17th. If you really have to get her a gift, please consider a book or making a charitable donation in her name (Santa, the Grandparents, and Aunt Andrea went way overboard on toys at Christmas!) Here is a link to amazon.com where we have been picking out some books that Libs would like to own.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3IS377HZS51DZ
-Libi is now walking along furniture and she has taken 3 steps on her own.
-Libs now has 8 teeth
-We have celebrated Libs first Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
-Libs has been to Disneyland 12 times.
-Libi is "reading" her books and she loves to play with all her toys. Her favorites are her new princess tea set, her rose petal cottage, and anything with buttons.
-Libi is a dancer who loves music. After every song she hears she claps to show her appreciation-- this is especially funny in church :)
-Libi says "Wow", "What's that?", "Mama", "Dada", "Ta" for Santa and sometimes "Baby"
-She can find noses and mouths, waves bye-bye, and gives kisses (fish faces)
We are getting ready for Libi's first Birthday on January 17th. If you really have to get her a gift, please consider a book or making a charitable donation in her name (Santa, the Grandparents, and Aunt Andrea went way overboard on toys at Christmas!) Here is a link to amazon.com where we have been picking out some books that Libs would like to own.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3IS377HZS51DZ
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