Reading is FUNdemental

So, have you seen that video of the toddler who can read? Well, Little Miss Chicken Pants (LMCP) has her own version. (sort of)

Yes, I know it sounds like she's saying "Mmmmm," like she does about anything that goes in her mouth, but I'm convinced (I'm her mama, what can I say) that she knows the cow says "Mooo," and she just can't get the "oooo" part out. Whatever. She's cute, and I like sharing stories about her.

(Somebody wants a kitty. That kitty is smelly and gross and may secretly live under our house -- if it's not the cat it's some other creature. I like to believe it's the cat)

We're getting ready for a visit from Grandma & Grandpa Hopson. That means cleaning, which will be minimal because I have a lot going on at work. I guess I didn't realize it, but I'm a little stressed out (hence the urge to eat chocolate when I get home from work -- I highly recommend the Cadbury Easter Eggs that are Orange Chocolate, mmmmm). I'm training someone new, and we just launched a new big project that has me scrambling the second I walk in the door everyday -- so I'm learning to adjust. Growth is good.

My ear is actually hearing a little bit better. Maybe I won't need that ear tube afterall. Although, the hearing is still not where it should be, so I think I should probably still get it.

Here are some new pics of LMCP. She's getting so big! Her hair is a work in progress. Trying to train her to let us put pretties in it! As you can see she doesn't like it. Mainly, she doesn't like sitting in that high chair without food in front of her, damnit!

Lila Loves the Outdoors

Lila is getting bigger everyday... walking, trying new words, and she loves playing outside. She's repeating words like "book," "teeth," and my favorite: "poo poo." She is also getting really close to "balloon." (and that's a really hard word for a kid!) Can't wait to see what the weekend brings!

I'm Deaf

So, I'm going to see a fancy otolaryngologist next week because I haven't been able to hear out of my right ear (okay, hear well) for at least 3 months. That's right-- 3 months. It started out when I got sick with some sort of sinus infection. I took antibiotics, got better, but the ear never "unclogged." So, it's been like I was on an airplane 3 months ago, and I'm still walking around with an ear that won't "pop." Today, I took a nap, set my alarm, and didn't hear it while it was going off for 20 minutes. (My good ear was pressed against the pillow). People have suggested ear candling, but frankly, that grosses me out and the internet calls it BS. So, finally, I'm seeing a specialist (in case you were too lazy to follow the link to find out what an otolaryngologist is). Today, someone I work with told me he actually had the same thing happen when he was 20, and had an ear tube put in--like the kind some babies get. I don't think that would be fun, but if it'll help me hear, I'll do it.

On another note, I got some good video of Lila walking today. She's pretty much going to a good big girl walker by the end of the week.

My friend Monica had her baby yesterday. We're excited about Cope's arrival. That's it for tonight. Seriously. I won't post anymore after this. I swear.

This is IT!

Okay, while I'm trying all kinds of stuff out... I'm going to try to insert a picture of Lila Girl. You'll note I DID figure out how to make words a link. I'm awesome. (Okay, give an old lady a break. I'm new at this!) If that worked, it should be a picture of Lila and Daddy at our girl's 1st birthday party on 2/9/08.
I will not make another post tonight. Seriously. I have to stop.

my first post

So this is my first post on my new blog. Mostly I felt I had to start blogging because my friends all have blogs. They talk about their lives, their kids, their jobs, their fun... and I just can't stand being left out. Someday I will figure out how to link to their blogs, so you can see all the fun they're having for yourself.

Today is actually a good day to start blogging. Lila started walking in the past few days... today she took 12 steps at Nana's house. I tried to get video of some very early steps yesterday-- but I didn't realize that whatever way you have the camera pointed is how it shows up on YouTube. I will try to link it here so you know what the heck I'm talking about. Here's the stinking link to the YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J9ZUFElExQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNziUHHNSkU
So, note to self, turn the camera the right way-- post it on YouTube, try to figure out how to embed stuff in this blog. This could be a long, slow process. It might be fun for you to watch me try to master this fun stuff on that there internet. Or not.

I will play around with this some more and see if I can create anything cool. Otherwise, I'll be thinking of something brilliant to write in my next post.