My day: September 3rd, 2010

Amelia's stage debut

We went to the Choo Choo Bob building at the State Fair because my children, Oliver especially, love trains. We got there 10 minutes before story time and it wasn't even planned. Engineer Paul was presenting the story. Engineer Paul is a celebrity in our house between the CCB store, movies at the Riverview Theatre, and the CCB show DVDs. I wasn't sure how my kids were going to handle sitting for a story so we sat on the end of an aisle near the exit. Engineer Paul started the presentation by explaining what railroad tracks are made of and how they are assembled. He asked for a volunteer and to my surprise Amelia raised her hand and shouted "me, me". Also, to my surprise he chose her. He had to have known she was pretty young and probably not the best helper because if it. I was instantly nervous. How would she handle it? Does she even know what a volunteer is?

She did everything he asked her to do. He asked her her name and she answered "Amelia" and when he asked her how old she is she answered "two" (I wan't sure what she would say because lately she's been saying she's three). In true Amelia fashion a couple seconds after this picture she tripped over that railroad track. Engineer Paul felt horrible. He kept asking her if she was okay and of course she was. Afterwards, I was talking to him and explained that she trips over things all the time so not to worry about it. You could see some relief in his face. And just as quickly as it started it ended. She ran back to her seat when she decided she was done. In her defense it he did get a little long winded in explaining how the tracks are laid and what all the parts on the spike are called.

I was so proud! If she ever becomes a celebrity I will tell everyone she's liked the spotlight since she was two.

Amelia's First Haircut

I finally brought Amelia in to get her hair cut. I have trimmed her bangs, but the back was untouched. When I asked her how she wanted it cut she said, "I want it cut like Chloe's". Her friend Chloe just got a cute pixie cut, but I wasn't willing to go that short on her first cut. I wasn't quite sure how it was going to go, but she did great. Not one issue. She sat perfectly. I think it helped that she was so excited to get it cut. I was so proud of her.

Eloise-2 months

I can't believe that Eloise is already 2 months old. Well, technically she is almost 3 months, but hey that's my reality now.

Here are her 2 months stats:

height: 24 inches- 98%

weight: 12lbs 7oz- 90%

head: 16 inches- 98%

She is smiling a ton and loves "talking". She likes to be held, but more than that she wants your attention. She hates riding in the car and screams the whole car ride. It's maddening for everyone involved. She wakes up 2-3 times a night, but is going back to sleep quicker than a month ago. Overall, she is a wonderful baby and we are all happy she chose us for her family.