Bathing.

Mama has been hiding something from me. She's been hiding the joy of bathing outside. Yes, that is me in the tub talking to Daddy. On a hot spring day, mama found this little (or big, depends on your perspective) tub in the basement and Daddy filled it with water. All was going swimmingly (pardon the pun), until a swarm of bees or wasps (the verdict is out) found us. And that put a sudden end to our bathing outside ritual... for now.

An Easter Recap

I know that many of you were locked out of my blog this week. Mama has fixed that for now. How about I tell you about Easter? Its been awhile...

Unlike Santa Claus, I found the Easter Bunny to be charming. I surprised Mama by finding the whole holiday quite interesting, from egg-decorating to hunting for carrots to being Auntie Molly's partner in the Dullea-Family-Easter-Egg-Hunt-Competition. Yes, it is truly a competition. Mama won.

Here are some photo highlights of the activities:

1.) Decorating eggs with Mama:

2.) Finding my Easter Bucket (equipped with stickers and toy car) after I followed the bunny's carrot trail:

3.) Visiting with my cousins on Easter afternoon.

4.) Hanging out with my cousin-buddy, Jayden, who calls me "Meeya"...

Its warm out these days, which means that we take lots of trips to the park, and spend many afternoons out on the street with "da girls". Mama promises more updates later.

Who says monsters are scary?

Mine sure aren't.

Daddy Did My Hair Today...

Enough said.

Pretty in Pink and Floatie in Florida

Ok, Mama. I am ready to jump in!

It looks like I am hanging on for dear life, doesn't it? Really, though, I was telling Mama to lay off my noodles!

King of the Trash

Yes, this is a game that we play. I found a turkey meatball "hat" in the recycling pile at home. I found a new home for it --- on my head. I run around and solicit giggles and laughter from those watching me. Mama and Daddy bow to my good graces as I am King of the Trash. Why did I not become Queen? Who knows. I just returned from 10 wonderful days in Florida, or paradise as Pop calls it, and entertained myself and others at the airport with my meatball crown. More pics in paradise to come!

Spring Dance

This is my version of a rain dance, only its a spring dance. And since we don't have a yard, I borrowed the city hall yard nearby. We will wait and see if it works.

The Flu (Again)

(Temporarily) in the way of my adventures. Soon enough, I'll be back in action.

Baby gotta do what baby gotta do... to relax

How do YOU spend your Sunday afternoons??

Chef Moi

Cheerio Pie:

1 mama handful of cheerios

anything else you feel like adding

Stir with both hands. Spatula makes it more fun. Oh, and be sure to wear an apron straight from France. Daddy's pick those kinds of things up on business trips.

The Tights Say It All...

One leg is stripes,
And the other polka dot,
I wear it mighty well,
'Cause spunk is what I've got.

My Daddy, Mr. Bubble Blower

My daddy can blow bubbles that are as big as my head (almost). See it floating above me? I can't wait until Bring Your Daddy Into Work Day. Forget his job --- I'm showcasing his talent!

To My President

Ever since you took office, I see the world through star-shaped glasses. Whatever that means.

Happy Birthday, Jayden!

Share the love, cuz, share the love.... what, Mama? I'm just helping him out. And this stuff is goooood. Gave me super-power-energy that made me bounce off walls for about three hours afterwards.

Big Plans

We have big plans, Mama and me.
(Yes, Daddy, you are included, too, but Mama and I spend a lot of time together, as you know.)
Sometimes, Mama asks, "Amelia, do you want to go on an exciting adventure today?"
I love adventures! I crawl over to Mama's boots by the door, and point to them, and sometimes even hug them. Take me on an adventure, Mama!
Sometimes, the adventure is the Whole Foods that we visit A LOT.
Sometimes, its a place I've never been before.
Like a frozen lake at Cape Cod.
And, sometimes, Mama has more fun than I do. (See below.)
But that's ok.
I love our adventures, because its me and Mama.
We have big plans. Big plans, we say!

A Winter Errand in the City

Bundled up and on our way... Arrive at destination.

Back home; Gift in tow.
Mission Accomplished.

Dishes: My Way

First, check the water to make sure it is the right temperature.

Next, make sure the water pressure is nice and strong.

Then, jump in and start washing!

The end.

Big Girls Do Sign

Hi.

Wanna see my sign language? Yes? Ok...

Eat.
More.

Over there. As in, take me over to the kitchen now, Mama, I'm hungry!!

The Game

All in. All out. The game begins with "all in", and ends with "all out".

Eskimo

How long did they say winter was?

I'm a walkin', I'm a talkin', I'm a signin'

In addition to being sick, we've been bored. Mama calls it cabin fever. And so perhaps that's why I chose to start walking today. I took my first series of steps back in August. Since then I mostly prefer to crawl. I am a speed crawler, you see. Mama and Daddy gave up hope that I might start walking, as I've been very content on all fours. Until today. At about 11am this morning, I stood up, walked, and kept on walking all day long. Sometimes I fall down, but I get right back up. Sometimes I clap for myself; I am so proud. Mama will post a video soon. All in a days work, I tell you.
And I talk, too. Here is a run down of my favorite words:
Nahnah - Not now (repeating Mama's oft uttered phrase; I anticipate this phrase and offer it up for her)
Ccckkkie - Cookie
Ccckkkieg - Cooking (as in, the burner is on)
Oh - Out
Muh - Mama (I know, Mama is an easy word, but I prefer to draw out a long "Muuhhhhh")
Dada - Daddy, of course. I say this one a lot.
Bo - Bowl
Dondair - Downstairs
Moo - Moon and the sound cows make, when asked
Kkk - Pig
And, of course, the universal...
Ba - as in bottle, book, balloon, sheep's ba, ball, bath, breakfast, bagel, blueberries. Basically, everything else.
Luckily, I also am a sign-language machine these days. I now sign for diaper change (and I am quite reliable actually), eat, more, all done, let's go.
I am, officially, a toddler.

When a Cold Comes to Town...

We stay in pjs all day and build towers...

I ride my bike around the house (in between nose wipes):

I get to eat snacks in my new cart:

And, even though I'm a little under the weather, we bundle up and go for a sledding ride...

Life is (still) good.