A Little Bit of Everything

I'm moving slower and slower these days, but am getting a few things accomplished despite my waddling self. The Christmas tree and most decorations are up, Christmas cards are addressed and stamped - ready to be mailed, and I have all presents wrapped (my favorite part). I just need to shop for a couple people, mostly Tim, and I'll be finished!

As of today, I have a 21 month old! Yikes. She is ever so busy and is always wanting "up-a" (to be picked up). Here is a funny from the other day. We bought new dog food and Tim had just poured the bag into our dog food container, with Blake's help of course. He came out of the laundry room, but Blake stayed and I could hear her pouring the dog food with the scoop. I assumed she was putting it in the dog bowl... but then I realized I didn't hear the kernels landing on anything hard. Hmmm, I went in to check and saw
that she was pouring it in their water! I had to laugh and bring it out to show Tim. I'm going to have to have a great sense of humor with the terrible twos approaching!
My favorite thing lately is how much Blake has been kissing, hugging and rubbing my belly. She calls the bump "Bubba" or "Easty"! I've been telling her what a wonderful big sister she will be and how much fun she will have with her brother. So far, she's been nothing but loving! We'll see.

Easton officially has his first ornament, and it's already on our tree even though he's not here to see it.
Blake's first ornament was also her initial, so it was only fitting.
I wish I could keep the Christmas decorations up all year round!

21 month old notes:
Blake is still taking and enjoying 2 naps a day! She loves getting to have her daddoo, so this could be the reason for wanting to take a nap. She runs in place when she really wants something and is answering yes for it, she nods her head and run-run-runs her little legs up and down. She brings lotion to Tim or me many times a day to have us help her. Blake prefers the squirt of lotion in her hand so she can rub it in. She loves it! On the flip side, when she doesn't get what she wants - she cries and wants to be held. She will say your name over and over while patting you on the back while you hold her. Then she asks for whoever else is around to hold her while she cries, and goes around the circle of people that way.