New Favorite Word

Lydia loves saying "baby" and I love hearing it! Click on the link to listen. Lydia enjoys Earth's Best brand of baby food because every jar has a picture of a baby about her size on it. You also can get an idea of the mess we get to clean up after each meal. Megan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C2cLWlmrck&feature=youtu.be

Is this Safe?

Safety has been in the forefront of my mind lately. It seems like everything Lydia does begs the question "Is this safe?" Is it safe to let Lydia suck on a loose cube of ice? Is it safe to let Lydia spin while standing on the sofa? Is it safe to let Lydia put [clean] toilet paper in her mouth? Is this picture safe? Megan

Who Wouldn't Want to Hire this Guy!?!?!?

Application packet and interview are complete! John received positive feedback on both pieces. Now we just wait to hopefully hear some good news come late December. Megan

Growing like a Weed

Lydia had her 15 month check-up today. She falls at the 60th percentile for weight (23 big ones!) and 89th for height. The doctor was not concerned in the least that Lydia still eats baby food, a relief to me. A great visit to the doc, minus the three shots and tears. An aside, when I showed Lydia this picture in the viewfinder on the camera, she gave herself a kiss. Megan

Can You Find Lydia?

Lydia's new game is hide-and-seek. So far she has two hiding spots, the closet and the curtains, but every time I find her she bursts into laughter. There is nothing better than seeing Lydia so happy. Megan

The Golden Period

When it comes to parenting, I have found that Lydia and I follow a specific pattern. She changes. I struggle to keep up. Stress. John and I problem solve and eventually adjust. Lydia and I sync-up, thus referred to the Golden Period in my mind. We are in a Golden Period right now. From zoo visits to the Blue Angels direct fly-over (thrilling for both of us!), we are having fun together. Megan

Flying Toddler

Lydia's favorite word continues to be "up", which she pronounces very distinctly as "uhhh...puh!" When she says it to me, and she says it almost every time I sit down, it means I want to play in your lap. When she says it to John, which is also quite often, it means she wants to fly through the air. John's poor shoulders... Megan

Zoo Shots

Today Lydia and I headed to the zoo, which has become our favorite outing. It was a little warm so we had the entire zoo to ourselves, a treat. I noticed that the zoo sponsors an annual amateur photography contest. Lydia and I make it to the zoo about once a week so I figure if I take a few shots each visit, I could possibly have a leg up on the competition. Here are my two best photos from today's zoo visit, one of a llama and one of a bongo. Megan

An Empty Parking Lot

This empty parking lot is a wonderful thing. We are officially through with the high tourism season. No more jam-packed elevators and loud pool parties. Bring on the cooler temps! I'm ready to open up the sliding doors to the ocean breezes and throw on a cuddly sweatshirt. Megan

My Sunshine Helper

It is adorable outfits like this one that makes me tickled I had a little girl! It may be gray outside but Lydia is bright and happy. Lydia has become my sunshine helper, helping me with almost every household task. Yesterday she carried in the groceries. When I say "Thank you Lydia!" she lights up. Some of the groceries, such as Daddy's sushi tray, may end up disheveled as she drags the bags along the floor. Luckily John finds it just as sweet as I do. Today, she is my dishwasher-unloader. Thank you Lydia! Megan