Biting the Toesies

One evening Luke and I were playing in the main room when we heard Jonny and Abby saying they were going to come and eat Lukie's toesies. They are an especially tasty treat if I do say so myself! ;) Abby came to "eat them" which she usually pretends to do quite well. However, this time Lukie's blood curdling scream informed me she didn't do a good job pretending. I think she felt pretty bad because she immediately said she was sorry without being prompted.

Ironically, the next evening Lukie was playing at Abby's feet and took a bite of her toesies! She screamed bloody murder and kept saying, "Lukie bit my toesies!"

What goes around comes around! Abby better be more cautious in the future. Luke's looking like he might be the revenge type.

Sharing a Room

Jonny's parents are coming home from their mission in Ireland in just a week and a half. We are excited for their return. They will be staying with us for a while. That means that Luke and Abby need to share a room. I didn't know how well Abby would take to that idea so I started moving little things from Luke's room into hers a bit at a time. Within a week everything was in Abby's room except Luke's crib. She wasn't having any problems with the changes so far.


One day we were "pretend" talking on the phone to Grandpa Wilford and I said something like, "Grandpa, we are getting your room ready for you. We just need to move Luke's crib into Abby's room and then you and Grandma can have a place to sleep." We got off the phone and Abby said, "Let's get Luke's crib!" So, that is exactly what we did next.


That night she wanted to go to bed at the same time as Luke. The next day she wanted to take a nap at the same time as Luke. She was just loving it! And so was I! One evening I was walking into their room when I noticed the following...


Luke's name had been removed from his old door and placed on their door. I asked Jonny if he moved it but he hadn't. Abby had to have done it! I almost cried just looking at it. She loves her little brother.

And I was afraid she wouldn't like sharing a room!

Cute Videos of Abby

Here are a few videos. The first is from the birthday party yesterday when Abby wasn't being grumpy. I love this video because it shows how adorably cute she can be. Just watch her little face.

While eating breakfast this morning Abby asked where her princess cake was. I showed her what was remaining of the lovely princess cake which was only one big piece. She then asked, "Where is the lady?" I showed her the naked skipper doll and she instantly needed a brush to brush her hair. Which then lead into the following video...

Happy Birthday Abby

Abby turned three today. We have been talking about her birthday coming up for about a week now. She has been pretty excited. However, this morning I had a difficult time convincing her that today was her birthday. She seemed to think that it was something to look forward to that would never actually come. Once I had her persuaded the conversation went something like this:

"Happy Birthday Abby," said Mama.

"Happy Birthday Val," said Abby (Yeah, she has been calling me "Val" or even "Valerie" lately. It is pretty funny.)

"No, it isn't my birthday it is your birthday," said Mama.

Abby replied, "Now we can get married in the temple!"

Well, not quite right but at least it seems like a few things we talk about during Family Home Evening are sticking and she gave me a good little laugh.

Abby fell asleep just before her party so she was a little grumpy when we woke her up. She didn't want to open the presents, didn't want to eat the cake, and didn't care about blowing out the candles. But with a few snuggles and laughs from watching Andrew and Mack throw themselves into her room and onto the floor, she slowly became less grumpy. When we went into the other room and saw the presents piled on the table, she suddenly was in the birthday mood again and the present opening began. She got some very beautiful dresses (which she kept changing in and out of after everyone left), a purse with girl stuff inside, Cinderella with many dresses and slippers, a pink princess sweatshirt and sweet random toys from the Easton kids (I think the McDonald's happy meal American Idol toy was my personal favorite.)

Kate had to go home early because she couldn't handle that the gifts weren't for her. Seeing Cinderella and not playing with her was just too much. It kind of reminded me of Abby at her cousin Clarie's birthday a few years ago. I think Abby was afraid the other hovering kids were going to take her toys but she never actually hit them...yeah! The grump still appeared MANY times during the evening but we survived...barely!

I made my first princess cake at the request of Abby. Lisa had some great ideas and past experience that I leaned on and I think it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself!

...but not everything was edible...

Its Abby! Or is it Snow White?

Made with Morpheus Photo Animation Suite.

Baby Sign Language and Mrs. Potato Head Princess

Luke has his own sign language. He shakes his arms back and forth with his arms out stretched. Ok, it is really just one sign but it can mean so much!

When he sees something he wants to eat it means, "I want that!" When he has been playing with the pots and pans while I cook dinner and Jonny comes home it means, "Pick me up!" It often has a dual meaning when we are playing games with him, "Do it again!" or "I love this!" And just about every time that Abby comes into the room it means, "I love her!"

Guess what he is saying in this video...

Luke loves to play ball. Jonny and I think that is a great sign ;) Abby can't stand to not be in the picture. But at least she is a great support with her "Good job little Buddy!"

For months now I've been trying to get Abby to sing on video but the second I get out the video camera she just wants to see herself. So, the other day, I finally taped her singing and dancing with the princess she made. The princess is a Mrs. Potato Head with one of Abby's dresses on. And the song Abby sings was made up on the spot. From what I can make out, she says something about a magic star, a big waterfall, and a prince. I think she has been watching Dora too much! I love the little snuggle she gives the princess towards to end.

We spent this Valentine's Day at the funeral of Jonny's uncle Robert Pommerville. I never met Bob but I found myself wishing I could have as I heard his friends and family talk about him. I found myself in tears many times as I was touched by the life he lived and the person he was. I felt a desire to be like him in many ways. There is such a sweet spirit at funerals that always draws me closer to my Heavenly Father. I'm so grateful we were able to attend. I needed that spiritual push.

One of his daughters told of when she was younger she would lay on her father's chest when she was afraid. She spoke of how it comforted her and she felt safe. The story made me think of my own little family. My two kids LOVE to lay on their daddy's chest. Jonny can always get Lukey to sleep that way and it is the quickest way to calm Abby down when she wakes up at night. Mama tries to do that occasionally with them and they HATE it! It is something special that only their daddy can do. It makes me smile.