Bear Down

This photo compliments of Alex.

So, the party last night left me a bit sluggish today.  I even ended up forgetting I had a baby shower I was supposed to go to.  We ended up lounging around and watching the Bears game and napping.  It was a wonderful family day at home.  Doesn't seem like we have many of those these days.

In other news:  Amelia is 17 months old today.  The time is flying so quickly, and I can't get over how much she is learning.  She is her brother's shadow.  She does EVERYTHING he does, including the bad stuff.  She has been doing a lot of pushing and tackling at school.  Wonder where she gets that from?!  So we've been trying to explain to Alex that Amelia has been getting in trouble because she is learning to be mean and push from him.  Don't know how well it's working but we are trying.  

Amelia is saying soooo many words.  Her use of words is amazing.  She is even putting several words together.  She gets confused by up and down, so most times she says 'uppy-down'.  I called for her the other day and she says 'What Mom-ma?'  She loves to say 'mine' and 'no' so basically she's a typical toddler that we think is extremely smart and sweet.

Her hair is really starting to grow.  I actually just had to be detangler for it.  She really is enjoying being naked and has been sitting on the potty.  She loves to read books and loves Micky Mouse Clubhouse and Cailou.  Almost everyday she has to have a dill pickle and her vitamin before she goes to school.  She loves to eat!!!  She also is really into throwing major throw herself on the ground fits.  This too shall pass!!!