Bye Bye Miss Jeni

Remember when I told you about the doctor freaking out on momma about me not having a 10-18 word vocabulary? Well, I guess I never told you about the whole situation, did I? Oops.

So, back about a year and a half ago, the doctor was worried that I may have a speech delay so he made momma call a speech therapist. I was one of the lucky ones and got to have the COOLEST speech therapist ever, Miss Jeni. The first time she came to my house I was super shy but I warmed up quickly. She made me take tests!

Ugh, seriously, tests and I was only 18 months old. Well, I passed all of them with flying colors except the speech part. I could understand and was ahead of my age in that part but I just could not get the words to come out of my mouth. Miss Jeni thought I may have Developmental Apraxia of Speech. In other words, my brain and my mouth muscles just couldn't work together. Miss Jeni was very cautious when talking to momma- saying things like well, I have some kids that improve a bit and others that need a lot more therapy. So...

Miss Jeni told momma about sign language, gave momma tips to help me communicate AND gave me homework! Seriously, homework! Did I mention that I was only 18 months old?!?! Anyways, Miss Jeni came over to my house and "played" with me about two times a week for just over a year. We played A LOT but we also worked on my homework- ugh! Sometimes things were rocky and I just couldn't concentrate and sit still but mostly I was a great student for Miss Jeni, making amazing improvements every couple weeks. I even ended up meeting Miss Jeni out in the driveway by her car so I could help her pick out the toys I wanted to play with that day!

Well, to make a long story short, Miss Jeni calls me her "STAR" student! I am so thankful that I was one of the lucky ones to make such great progress! I am talking up a storm now! Momma says I am still a whine bucket (but its a different whine than when I couldn't talk!) And, even though I like to talk, I LOVE even more to sing! My favorite songs right now are veggie tales songs which momma and me rock out to in the car!

I just want to say a big THANK YOU to Miss Jeni! Thank you for helping, encouraging and playing with me! I will never ever forget you! And I know momma won't either :)

Today I was discharged from Early On...

next step is Pre-school!!!

I love you Miss Jeni!

Prayers

This is an old video of me saying the table prayer!

Rainforest Adventure

The day I turned two, 11-06-09, daddy was flying home and momma and I had to pick him up in Chicago. Not only was I excited to be at the airport, but I got to ride the moving stairs and daddy was waiting for me up at the top! How could my day get any better? Well, mommy and daddy surprised me with my first trip to the Rainforest! Not the real rainforest but you know, the safe one, where you can watch the animals and listen to the storms AND eat! The animals were pretty cool, we sat by the elephants which were fun to watch, but the most fun part of the rainforest...was my frog cup! I love that thing! For my next birthday, instead of water (seriously!??!) I would like a fruit smoothie in my froggie cup, otherwise Rainforest Cafe rocked! Thanks mom and dad!

Snow Days

2009

2010

2 years of haircuts!

So, two years ago I had my very first haircut...

And today I had another one! I can't remember how many I've had in the last few years- way too many to keep track of. But here is one when I was Einstein. Here is a pic of me before another trim. This day in July I had my fourth haircut and here is me after! My fifth haircut is here. And this is when I got a big boy haircut and looked just like grampy!

Here are today's pics!

2009

I like lemons!!

Ok grandma Ruth and Aunt Becky ;) this is for you!
It's not a true update because this video was taken back in February when I went to Florida, but I think you'll like it!

Must run in the family...

Here I am on my Uncle Derek's motorcycle when I was about 10 months old. (Daddy was sooooo jealous!) But if you think I'm cute, check out my cousin Gloria and my other cousin Carson! Now, Uncle Derek is a couple months away from having his own "biker dude" so I guess daddy and I will have to stick together and convince mom to let us get our own bike. (Wish me luck!) Can't you just see us all in a few years??!! Well, mom just told me its more like 30 years until I can ride one. Now, I'm not too good with time yet, but 30 years sounds like FOREVER...

Car seat adventures

I can't believe how many adventures I had in my "baby" car seat. Of course my first adventure was the ride home from the hospital. I started to think I may never make it home considering the way daddy kept checking and re-checking me to make sure I was secure!

Later that month I spent a good share of Thanksgiving in my seat. It was so cozy and comfy and I was just too tired from watching mom and dad make so much food.

That third picture up there (with all the dangles) is me sitting haphazardly on a coach bus seat. That was a wild ride mom, grandma and I took while we were out in California, Feb 2008.

The next picture is happy me, clueless that I was about to go the doctor for some shots. I really wish I still fit into that hoodie and those slippers, ugh, I barely got to wear them! Anyway...

See me sound asleep? Have I mentioned how cozy and comfy my seat is??!! There I am at Tosi's taking a snooze. It was daddy's (30th!!!) birthday dinner, May 25th 2008, and all the partying made me tired. Plus I was being nice and letting them have a peaceful cup of coffee and dessert because I'm nice like that ;)

That next picture...on my way to go swimming!! I love swimming!

And the last picture, ahh yes, drinking my muscle milk last June. I've since ditched that stuff and started drinking good old whole milk...tastes much better and I don't have to share with daddy!

So there you go. Just a sampling of the many adventures I've been on in my "baby" car seat. I wish I still fit in it but I'm a big boy now, SEE...........

May 2009

18 months old...

May 6, 2009 I officially turned one AND a half!! I had my 18 month wellness check with the doctor or otherwise known as the day mommy-was-mean-to-me-day because she made me sit still so the doctor could check me out AND she let the nurse give me a shot. Yeah, not fun.

Other then the doctor visit (which really wasn't too bad because I actually got along with the doctor this time), I had a really fun-filled day! I woke up, momma and I had our crack, I mean I had milk and she had coffee. We ate breakfast and then played outside for a bit. Momma decided to try to wear me out before my doc appt. so she took me to Lions Park Beach to play. I met a little guy around my age (I say little because he was! I was like a sumo wrestler compared to him!) and we went down the slides. Then it was time for lunch so momma thought she'd feed me and then make me nap for an hour before my appt. Well, I was NOT tired so I just played for an hour in my crib, talked to my monkey friend, read my book and watched my fishies. I think momma tried to rest for a bit...which was good for her because of what I had in store for the rest of the day!

After my doc appt we did some errands, had a snack and played outside until dinner time. Ugh, here's me at dinner-

I was so tired from the day that I just couldn't keep my eyes open. Of course it was only 5:30 and momma wouldn't let me go to sleep so early so as soon as she asked if I wanted to take a bath, I popped awake and ran to the bathroom. Are you kidding, bath time is my favorite part of the day! (Well, anytime I get to play in water is my favorite part of the day!)

My bath recharged me and I was ready to go until 8:30 when I finally crashed for the night. I think I better stick to taking my naps for a little while longer because momma got a little cranky with me. Of course I don't know why because I was an angel all day...bwah, ha ha ha!! :)

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Oh, so that brings me to today. The doctor said I should have at least a 10-18 word vocabulary and since I don't she's sending me to have a full hearing evaluation at 3:30. I can hear...I'll show them! I'm saving up my words to break out in full sentences... he, he, he!

I am momma's "Rock Star"!!!

Playin' blocks.

I have the coolest blocks ever! Daddy and I can build an awesome tower and smell good at the same time. I have noticed that my blocks keep disappearing...and the bathtub does have that familiar smell good smell...hmmmm.

Random q's at 16 months

What are your nicknames these days? Chillsie, Chilly-bob, Chills
What are some of your favorite foods? I am a dairy boy. Milk is #1, then cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs and yogurt. I usually don't pass up fruit either. Oh and last night I was digging mom's beef stroganoff and the noodles!
What's your all time favorite thing to do? Take a bath!!
When is your bedtime? around 8pm I am ready for sleep!
Do you like to take a nap? I almost beg momma to put me in my crib!
What did you do last night after dinner? Played at the park, Walked around the hospital on their new path and took a bath.
Do you like to fly? On airplanes? Only if grammy and grampy are with (momma is too strict.)
Who do you miss right now? My great grandma...she's been gone for almost 5 weeks now!
What do you do when nanna comes over? We almost always go outside, play in the dirt, go to the park and get really really messy! She let's me go down the slide as many times as I want!
What is your favorite stuffed animal? My monkey!
What is your favorite DVD? My Thomas the Train sing-a-long video!
Do you help mommy around the house? Yes. Today I helped her vacuum. (yes, I did for real, with the attachment!)
Do you like to brush hair? Ha, ha, ha...do you not know me? I am the master hair brusher! I can brush mine or your hair with a spatula...that's how good I am!
What do you like to do with daddy? Wrestle and go to the pet store.
what are you doing today for St. Patty's Day? Who? What day? All i know is I'm eating dinner with mom and dad, grandma and great grandpa and we get to do it at grandma's house...Yes! Maybe she'll let me spend the night????!!!

Those boys...

Caught you guys!!

Every time that dad opens the refrigerator, I go straight for the bottle of whipped cream, point and say "dat". Yes, I want some!! It's so yummy...but please don't tell anyone that we eat it from the can ok. (Jukka gets his on the floor!)

Chicka Chicka ABC video

Here I am...

Hi there everyone!

It's been a long time (again!) but I've been up to some really cool stuff.

I have to tell you about today first though.

A strange occurrence was happening in the kitchen this afternoon and I had to check it out...momma was cleaning out the pantry!! I'm not sure I have ever seen the floor in that pantry in the 14 months I've been in this house. I thought momma might need my help so I brought my firetruck just in case. I checked everything out and it looked good (she's even up to code with her fire extinguisher!) and decided that the pantry was my new firehouse. My fire engine fits perfectly in there and if there ever is an emergency I can hop on my firetruck, grab an extinguisher and off I go!!

Momma's new addiction...

She tells me digital scrapbooking is so fun AND easy with Scrapblog!!

Some things never change...

Daddy and I love to nap together...

and momma always seems to catch us in the act!

May

November

Today is my birthday...

I am one!!!