The Move and Such

I know it has been a while since my last blog, but a lot has been going on in my world! In February my parents decided they wanted to put our house up for sale and move. So first of all we have these guys in our house every weekend for like 3 weeks getting the house fixed up and pretty! Then mommy and myself and our dogs would have to leave the house; a lot! Most of my toys were nowhere to be found; not cool! Just so much going on in my little world and even though I didn't like it, it all worked out! My parents got their first offer within 12 hours of having the house on the market, but that fell through. A second offer stuck within 5 days of putting it on the market and we were out of our house and into our new house within about 45 days. My mommy is crazy and has been working like a fiend to get the house "ready". What is that supposed to mean anyways?? Ready for what??? There are all of these baby things around the house; I know a baby is supposed to go in them and I know there is a baby in my mommy's tummy, but I still really don't get it. What do these things have in common; no connection yet for me! I am very much enjoying the new house, but I miss the stairs!

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I now have most of my teeth and have been working on my two year molars for a while. I have become more picky about what I want to eat. I still have a good appetite and fruit always wins in my opinion!!I have also begun to drink out of a big girl cup and I am very proud of myself! I have gotten to the point that I don't spill it down my front anymore; which I think my mommy appreciates. I like to brush my own teeth, but my mommy and daddy insist on helping ; not sure why. I think I do a pretty good job all by myself! I am now becoming a little girl and not so much a baby anymore. I have just recently started saying "no", so I am saying "no" a lot even if I mean "yes". I don't mean to do it, but it is too hard to resist not giving the dogs a hard time. I love to get any kind of reaction out of them and thankfully they put up with me. My vocabulary has really begun to explode and everyone around me is enjoying hearing me use my words!! I definitely have plenty of commands in my vocabulary for our dogs and I am the enforcer of rules with them. I let everyone know if they are doing something they are not supposed to be doing. Just watch; I will be a little dog whisperer!

Now that I am 22 months old I sleep in a big girl bed, I am showing interest in using the potty, I still love playgroup, I love to sing songs (ABC's, Texas Fight Song, Row, Row Your Boat and so much more), I love, love, love shoes, and I tried my first corn on the cob on Memorial Day. Next time you hear from me I will officially be a big sister!! This is also a warning that it may be a while before you get another update on what I am up to, but I will do my best to keep everyone posted!

Love,

Cora Ann

Big Changes!

I am now 18 months old! Quite a bit has happened since my last post. I now weigh 25 lb. 15 oz. (70%) and I am 35 1/2 inches tall (95%). I am still growing like a sprout, but I think I am slowing down just a little bit. I am definitely into the climbing stage; I am on the couch, the bench and any chair I can get to. Sheesh, my mom doesn't seem to like it very much, but I think it is great! You can see so much more when you are up higher like that. Since I am taller than the average Joe my parents have to keep a look out because I can reach quite a lot with my height and curiosity. I am now working on all four of my incisors; it has been a blast for the entire household. On a pretty regular basis I wake up a few times at night because my gums hurt so much. I think everyone will be happy when they are done coming through!

I now have 13 words in my vocabulary. I use sign language for the word "more"; my parents and family think I look very funny because I mean serious business when I use that word. I am usually asking for more of some type of food and I am very adamant. I use "hi" and "thank you" a lot. Every morning when we come downstairs and the dogs are waiting for us, I get so excited and I tell them "hi" the entire way down the stairs! I am talking all the time and using intonation, but for some reason my parents don't always know what I want or what I am trying to tell them; talk about frustrating! I am still working on it; I am very determined.

This Thanksgiving was different for my family. We celebrated Thanksgiving at our house and a lot of my family came over to share the holiday together. My parents told everyone that I was going to be a big sister! I still don't really know what that means but everyone else seems to be pretty excited about it! I have been hearing the word "boy", "brother", and "Corban" a lot lately so I hope I will make a connection soon enough!

In December we got to see a lot of family because my Aunt Abigail got married to Nic! I especially enjoyed seeing my cousin Mia and Uncle Micah! How exciting the entire weekend was! On the day of the wedding I could not sit through the ceremony, so Daddy and I had to go downstairs. I did however get to celebrate for the reception and I had a great time! That is the latest I stayed up since I was a very little baby. I was fast asleep before my Daddy even left the parking lot!

I just started taking swim lessons this month. There are two boys and myself in the class. I love being in the water and I enjoy all of the learning! I do get pretty cold, so my mommy is going to get a wet suite for the pool. I have not cried yet, but both of the boys have cried; I am so proud of myself that I am up for the adventure! I am learning so much everyday and my parents enjoy watching all of my discovery! I love going to playgroup every week and so does my mommy! I enjoy watching all of the older kids and I am trying to imitate and learn from them! This past weekend my mommy and I went to visit the Massey's. I had a wonderful time! They have horses, cows, dogs and cats and I loved watching all of the animals! Becca and her sisters took me out to see the horses they all came to the fence because they heard me coming in my squeaky shoes. Becca took me to pet each horse and I wasn't even scared! I was absolutely delighted!!!! So much learning and growing that I have yet to experience. I will continue to keep everyone updated!

Love,

Cora Ann