"Now, Now, What about ME???" -Nathan

It's Lexi's birthday and when we get singing "Happy Birthday" to Lexi too many times we occasionally need to take a time-out and remember the ever important Nathan, by dedicating a few of the songs to him as well, so...Happy Birthday Nathan! ...
watch this one...

HOORAY: LEXI CAN WALK!!!

About one month ago Lexi was "walking" but with help...

Then this last Sunday, the 26th of Sept we caught the first video of Alexis walking alone!!! (she'd been doing it since about Thursday)

And here she is just this morning, walkin' around on her birthday!!! To me she just seems to small to be walking. She is the right age...she is just so stinkin' tiny.  17 lbs. was her measure at her doctor visit today, which puts Lexi in the 3rd percentile of average weight for her age.  And get this...not a meal goes by where she doesn't eat more than her big brother Nathan. Funny little girl!

Way to go ALEXIS!!!

Are you looking for a reason to smile?

Nathan and Lexi get along really well the majority of the time.  Mom and Dad are hired on as referees occasionally, but Mom's smile goes ear-to-ear in moments like this...

And yet another reason to smile...just watch our little princess practicing her manners, Lexi has learned to say "please" and "more" in sign language here is proof. Mom and Dad are very proud.

Spotlight on Alexis

Just posted on Nathan's potty stories, and realized poor Lexi needs her time to shine as well.  So take a look...isn't she cute!?

In all reality she is very deserving of a spotlight (and not just because today is her 11 month birthday). But because, Lexi is learning the art of walking.  4 steps!!!(all her steps have been for daddy by the way) But she is gaining in confidence and occasionally tries without our proddings.  She is so petite that even though she is a couple weeks behind Nathan's records, she just seems too small to be walking.  She does the best when destracted by a doll or stuffed animal...her favorites, and she just loves her walker (which is on loan to us by our friends.)  Hooray for little Lexi!

Potty Training

Nathan began the potty training project early, expressing his curiousity and desire at 18 months.  As exciting as the idea of no more diapers sounded and still sounds...there's a lot more involved than anyone may expect.

Hearing other's stories either makes you think your ahead at the game or have a lot to work on, and I've felt both ways.  Nathan is now 25 months old and to meet my original 8 month goal I've got roughly 1 month to go (in reality less).

Road bumps:
*Although Nathan has nearly learned total bowel control, he still can't quite pull his "Pull-ups" or his pants up or down on his own.
*Too much Lactose = much, much less control on his part...I don't blame him, poor kid.
*It's only 50-50 as far as us reminding him to go and him telling us he needs to go.
*Most of the time he seems to do it just for the rewards, but at least they are working right!? (thank you - fruit snacks, popsicles and Mamba's)
*And of course nap and bed time are a whole nother ball park, so I'm not taking that into account.

All in all, Nathan is making me one proud mamma, but I'm not putting money on day-time big boy panties by the 17th.  I'll keep working on it, wish me luck and I'll keep you posted.

SHOWS!

More shows please, Nathan loves "Little Einsteins", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", and "Elmo"...aka..."Sesame Street".  And Grammy gave Nathan the royal treatment with shows this night.  His own thrown, popcorn and drink right up front and center.  What a life.

We all had a wonderful time on our expedition to the zoo.  Nathan's favorite animals were the monkeys, and luckily they put on a show for us as we arrived.  The fish were pretty fun too, but they got boring after they swam around for a little while.  Another favorite for Nathan was the petting zoo in the "farm" area.  Nathan got up and close with the goats. "Meh".  And finally, Alexis was so tuckered out that she had to catch some z's as we finished with a lunch at the zoo.