playing rough

Julianna has gotten to where she asks Jonathan to "play rough" with her every night.  I guess it's her way of getting attention and affection from him and she loves it.  It is a great way for her to soak up some extra undivided attention from one of her parents who isn't always doing something for the baby.

They tickle and wrestle.  She climbs on his back and he pulls on her toes.  She squeals the whole time. 

I just watch and smile.  I adore my family and I feel so lucky to have such a loving husband who is also a wonderful father and two amazing kids.

sword fight obsession

She's obsessed with playing Wii Sports Resort and she particularly likes to sword fight.  Behold the hilariousness that is Julianna:

Untitled from c525600 on Vimeo.

it's all fun and games until somebody gets hurt

As Joshua learns to use his hands he's gotten in the habit of reaching up and pulling his own hair.  It's so funny to watch because he'll grab hold and then make an awful face as he pulls on it.  Very amusing.

He'll also suck on a few fingers from one hand and pull his hair with the other hand.  I was able to catch him the other day doing this.  Below are the pictures. 

Happy Groundhog Day!

 

I am amazed at what she can write now.  She shows a little improvement every day and I attribute a lot of it to her preschool teacher, Mrs. Robin.  She brings home worksheets each day where they have practiced their writing and since they haven't had school for a few days now due to the snow we practiced a little with Groundhog Day worksheets.

imagine Joey Tribbiani's voice

How you doin'?

it's hard work being a baby

Rolling over has got to be one of my most favorite milestones that a baby reaches.  I think it's because it's the first major thing that a baby does that makes him seem like a little "real" person instead of just a doll that lays there.

Josh is working hard on learning to roll.  I can't help it.  It is so exciting!  He gets so, so close.  He's got the leg motions down and when's he's on his back he completely lifts his hips off the floor; he just needs to get the strength to lift one of his shoulders up.

I know after he gets the rolling thing down then it'll be all over for mom as he will start to develop physically faster than I can chase, but it's still fun to watch him learn.  If we prop him on his belly with one arm folded under him then he can sometimes flip over to his back on his own.  It's just as exciting as when Jules learned to roll.

I still remember the day Julianna took her first steps.  Of course, it feels like it was yesterday.  The pride I felt was enough to make me want to burst.  We screamed and cheered and screamed for her like lunatics.  When I think about it now it still brings tears to my eyes.

Being a parent has so many rewards.