Welcome Spring

It is the first day of spring and we celebrate with bubbles. 

Funny Story

Yesterday, after a diaper change (#2), Sami got very absorbed in playing with the stack of clean diapers that I keep next to her changing pad. She was so focused on moving the diapers from one place to another (making a big mess), I couldn't help but try to break her intense concentration. (Spend a little time with Sami and you will learn how she can get into a zone of laser focus that nothing can break.) So, I started asking her a number of random questions and she would automatically respond by shaking her head no, barely acknowledging my existance. It didn't matter what the question was, the answer was always the same.  For example, I would say, "Sami, did you have fun playing outside today?", "Sami, can I have a kiss", or "Sami, do you love your mommy?".  I probably asked her 20 or so questions and without fail, she would shake her head no and continue to do her thing.  Andrew then walked into the room and I explained what I was doing and asked Sami another question to demonstrate.  Then Andrew asked her, "Sami, did you just go poop?".  This time, instead of shaking her head no, she tightens her tummy, squints her eyes, and grunts twice. LOL!

Outside Without a Coat!

Yes, it is true - Samantha and I were able to have some outdoor fun today without the extra layers of sweaters and coats.   We even had a late breakfast outside with grandpa this morning and later enjoyed some bouncy ball fun and a little yard work too.

So happy to be outside!

Giving her bunny ball a good toss.

Beating the dirt with her trusty stick

Haaaayaaaah!

Hmmm....a dried up leaf!

Cute little lady bug!

My Little Helper

So my little peanut is now almost 16 months old and the older she gets, the more helpful she gets.  For several months now, she has been very helpful in wiping down cabinets and sweeping the floor.  Lately she has picked up on wiping down her highchair and wiping out the bathtub and surrounding tile.  It is so very cute to watch her put elbo greese into her tasks.  She is very thorough and detail orriented.  In addition, she has been enthusiastic in her efforts to help me keep the weeds down in our planting areas.  The only issue with her being involved in this task is that she doesn't quite understand the difference between a weed and mommy's pretty flowers.  Oh well, that will come too I'm sure.  I'm just so very proud of my little Sami.  Thanks baby girl!

The Unusual Diaper Change

Getting her diaper changed is not one of Samantha's favorite things, to say the least.  In fact, 99% of the time, fussing, squirming, and general unhappiness is her typical reaction to this necessary action.  This morning, however, I had quite a different experience.  Just before laying her down for the change, Sami had grabbed one of her small Sesame Street picture books.  Then, as I went through the whole routine, she layed there very quietly looking through the pages of her book just as if she were an adult browsing through a newspaper.  She didn't even seem to notice or care what I was doing...she had other, more important business to occupy her thoughts with.