unbelievable

Just when I think that I KNOW my kiddo, she goes and does something unbelievable. Take today, for instance. We're eating lunch {ham and bean soup, my favorite from my own kiddo-dom}, and gabbing away. The conversation was something like this:

E: "Soup"

me: "Yes, Em is eating soup."

E: "Soup. Uh-Ga-Gah {That's Uncle Craig for those of you who aren't fluent in Emersonese}

me: "Um, yeah. I think Uncle Craig likes soup."

E: "Uh-Ga-Gah. Soup. Soup."

me: "Yes, Em. Uncle Craig likes soup. I don't know why you keep looking at your soup and saying Uncle Craig...OH!! I KNOW! You remember when we went out to dinner with Uncle Craig last month, and he shared his soup with you!"

E: "Soup. Uh-Ga-Gah. Soup. Soup."

At this point, I've about fallen off my chair and have already dialed Jeff to tell him what a genius our kid is. SHE REMEMBERS SHARING SOUP WITH UNCLE CRAIG WEEKS AGO. HOLY COW!!! I'm amazed that she 1. remembers, 2. was triggered by a completely different flavor of soup all together, and 3. is thinking abstractly about Uncle Craig.

{Incidentally, we called Uncle Craig and left him a message to tell him that we were thinking of him. He texted me back saying that she made his day. How sweet!}

Is this normal for 19 month-olds? Because I'm about ready to find my local chapter of MENSA for her :) Seriously, I thought I knew what motherhood would be. But no one prepared me for moments like these. If this is what lunch is like with a toddler, imagine how I'll feel when she's in college.

Sigh. I heart her.

quote of the day

CLEANING YOUR HOUSE WHILE YOUR KIDS ARE STILL GROWING IS LIKE SHOVELING THE WALK BEFORE IT'S STOPPED SNOWING. ~dayspring~


Amen.

spring forward

One of my very first posts on my blog coincided with daylight savings time in the fall. We were stressing out about what time to put Em to bed as we knew she'd be up at the crack of dawn. And as it turned out, we were right to worry...she was up before 6 everyday for about a week. Now, I know some of your kiddos (not to name names but...MEGAN!) are always up that early, but here in the Girling house, we try to avoid that sort of madness.

Fast forward 4 months to now. Spring forward. I always hated this one because we lost an hour of sleep (or in college, an hour of bar time!) But as a Mama, I have a whole new appreciation for springing forward. Em adapted seamlessly, and has slept until 7:30 and 8:00 since we switched. Hurray for SPRINGING FORWARD!!

Feel free to remind me of this bliss next November when we switch again, OK?

how fun is this?

Calling all you children of the '80s...remember the Rubix Cube? Well, now you can design your own using 6 pictures of your choosing. Discount Photo Gifts website has all the details. I know some girls in Madison who might need this in their Easter baskets...

Just don't ask me how to get it back together...you're on your own for that :)

Make it a great week~

camera batteries...

...are the bane of my existence. I got a new camera for Christmas, and I generally love it. Takes great pictures, has loads of manual features so that I can play around. I'm pretty happy with it. BUT, it sucks the life out of rechargeable batteries like frat boys @ a kegger. I'm at the point where I can literally take 5 pictures before it dies. I tried non-rechargeable, and they were better, but I can't justify spending Emerson's college fund on my photography habit. Grrr.


I went to Kodak's website to see what they suggested. Of course, they only endorse their own products and can't help me unless I'm using Kodak batteries. So back to the photo store to return my 2nd (!!) charger, order the Kodak model, and see what happens. I'm not holding my breath.


Why are simple things sometimes so complicated? Ponder that and get back to me, K?

my cat snores loud

Loud like a man loud. Loud like I can hear her down the hall loud.

That's funny to me.

I just thought you might like to know.

more project 365

I know that I've been delinquent here about posting Project 365 pictures. But never fear; I HAVE been taking pictures everyday and wanted to share a few from the last few weeks.

Thursday 2.12- do we have a future virtuoso on our hands? Look at her posture! She's a natural!Thursday 2.19- A visit to the dentist. That's Dr. Leix on the right and her ace assistant Jenn on the left.

Wednesday 2.25- Our kitchen has become an art gallery showcasing the early works of Emerson in mixed media.

Monday 2.23- Jeff's cousin Melissa was in from NC for a visit. These two girls love to play together.


Saturday 2.28- Jeff & Em shared an apple. He got the skin; she got the good stuff. I think she looks so old biting on this whole apple.

Make it a good week~