Pouty-Pants

Baby Girl and Her Big Bro

Wake Up Call!

Ella's usually such a happy camper when she wakes up! Check out that fuzz head! Daddy loves to take these shots.

Update on Avi's Eyes

I'd previously posted this about Avi's glasses, but here's a few more pics.

Avi has a bit of near-sightedness to go along with her in-turning eye. She'll most likely be getting surgery and has a consult coming up in the new year.


She's so adorable!

Poor Ella!!

I swear the Fates are against Ella.

Sometime ago, Ella was belted in her little rocking chair which had been placed on the island in the kitchen (I won't name names). During the process of wiggling or being manipulated by a younger sib, I watched in horror as it fell off, unable to reach it in time to prevent it. She didn't fall directly on to the floor, but I was traumatized. (So was Taylor--he blamed himself!)

On other occasions, as previously blogged here, Ella had accidentally been hurt by her sibs.

Today, I specifically told Taylor not to move around too much in the shopping cart because it seemed rickety and I didn't want him knocking it, with Ella in her carseat perched on top, over. Well, sure enough, he knocked it over. I was terrified for Ella but she was only scared and, luckily, not hurt. Taylor was scared, too, but with a shiner to go with it.

You Think They're Ignoring You...

Taylor was snacking on soda crackers when I asked if he was making a mess. He replied in the affirmative, so I asked him if he was planning on cleaning up the mess. Parents often say these things, completely assured that their child is ignoring them. When he was done his snack, Taylor through out the plastic packaging and fetched the handbroom and dustpan. I watched, mouth agape, as he swept his crumbs from the table!!! I couldn't contain my hysterically gleeful giggles.

Little Artist

Taylor is sitting here on the floor drawing me unique, beautiful and colorful drawings! He's so sweet!

Daddy/Daughter Date

Daddy had the opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with Averi today. Since Mommy didn't come home for supper, Daddy took Avi to Swiss Chalet. What a sweet little daddy/daughter date!

Just Call Me Dr. Dana

Avi was getting her glasses repaired for the 2nd day in a row--we've only had her glasses for that long--and it was taking quite some time (she had really done a number on them). She was restless but fairly well-behaved. While I was sitting holding her hands, she yanked away. She cried a little and said "Ow," obviously indicating that she'd hurt herself. I thought it was her wrist because she was guarding it and refused to use that hand. I gently moved it in different directions trying to ascertain the damage and she would flinch and cry upon suppination. I feared a dislocation.

Upon consulting with my dad, a family physician, it was determined the she did indeed have a subluxation at the radial head--otherwise known as toddler's elbow. Through much crying and frustration (the 1st from Avi, the 2nd from myself), I was given instructions on how to reduce it. It wasn't until after I'd given Averi and myself a settling down period that I was finally successful in popping it back into place. She cried for a few seconds but then was using her hand again! I was elated!

Avi's Glasses!

I wanted a pic with Avi awake to show off her new glasses but this pic was too priceless! She fell asleep while watching a movie...


She only got her glasses yesterday and I've already had to take her in to get them repaired!

Happy Hallowe'en!

Avi insisted on carrying her bag and going up and down stairs by herself. She would constantly exclaim that her bag was too heavy but then freaked out if anyone tried to help her with it, saying "My candy! My candy!"

After receiving a treat at each door, Avi would look at the person and say "More candy!"

Taylor and Uncle Aaron ran from house to house because Avi tiik so long and it was getting cold out.

Taylor's costume was safety-pinned on due to zipper malfunction. The costume was, like last year, borrowed from our neighbors.

Ella stayed quiet, but awake, bundled up in her stroller the entire time.

"Baby" Eye Patch

Flat Out Sucks

I spent the day with my mom yesterday who was home with a migraine. Seems inconsiderate to burden a woman in pain with my children but it worked out alright. Anyway, when we went to leave, one of our tires was completely FLAT! Shawn was a magnificent professional in replacing it with the spare.

Like a Weed

I accompanied Taylor to a store bathroom yesterday. He was going "number 2" and declared:

Food grows me up!

I found out later that Shawn had been teaching Taylor to associate food with growing (as well as "number 2"). ;)

Crying Duo

Taylor is traumatized every time Ella cries. Recently, Avi accidentally stepped on her and then fell on her and Taylor had to run to his room because her crying was so sad. Today, he accidentally smacked her on the head and he cried as much as she did. It's so cute trying to comfort him while comforting Ella!