Let the Self-Editing Begin...
We haven’t posted anything in quite a while, and so I thought it was time for a bit of an update…
On Sunday on this past week, Lilo passed a bit of significant milestone in her (sometimes too fast) development from baby into little girl. She was playing in the middle of the living room, while Mummy and Daddy assumed our normal Sunday afternoon horizontal positions on the couch and love seat. Lilo was banging her hands on the small lady-bug xylophone she received for her 1st birthday, as part of a pack of musical instruments from Kelly, Steve, and Izzie.
“Lilo,” Vone called from the love seat, “See the yellow drumstick in the kitchen? Go get the yellow drumstick.”
And sure enough, Lilo looked into the kitchen, saw the yellow drumstick, and marched her way over to pick it up. She brought it back to the middle of the living room, and proceeded to bang-out a happy tune on the xylophone. Seems like a small thing, but Mummy and Daddy were giddy with excitement. With this one simple act – the first time Lilo has followed such a simple direction – she showed to us that she now understands the words that are coming out of our mouths.
Uh oh.
Each stage of Lilo’s development has dictated some adjustments on our part. First she crawled, and we had to ensure there was nothing troublesome on the floor. Then she stood, and we had to make sure there was nothing troublesome on the tables. Then she walked, and we had to put gates on the stairs. Now she understands, and we have the even larger challenge of making sure nothing troublesome comes out of our mouths. Yes ladies and gentlemen, self editing has come to our household – and if Vone has her way, the swear jar won’t be far behind.
On Sunday on this past week, Lilo passed a bit of significant milestone in her (sometimes too fast) development from baby into little girl. She was playing in the middle of the living room, while Mummy and Daddy assumed our normal Sunday afternoon horizontal positions on the couch and love seat. Lilo was banging her hands on the small lady-bug xylophone she received for her 1st birthday, as part of a pack of musical instruments from Kelly, Steve, and Izzie.
“Lilo,” Vone called from the love seat, “See the yellow drumstick in the kitchen? Go get the yellow drumstick.”
And sure enough, Lilo looked into the kitchen, saw the yellow drumstick, and marched her way over to pick it up. She brought it back to the middle of the living room, and proceeded to bang-out a happy tune on the xylophone. Seems like a small thing, but Mummy and Daddy were giddy with excitement. With this one simple act – the first time Lilo has followed such a simple direction – she showed to us that she now understands the words that are coming out of our mouths.
Uh oh.
Each stage of Lilo’s development has dictated some adjustments on our part. First she crawled, and we had to ensure there was nothing troublesome on the floor. Then she stood, and we had to make sure there was nothing troublesome on the tables. Then she walked, and we had to put gates on the stairs. Now she understands, and we have the even larger challenge of making sure nothing troublesome comes out of our mouths. Yes ladies and gentlemen, self editing has come to our household – and if Vone has her way, the swear jar won’t be far behind.
A couple of recent photos:
Lilo sporting the outfit Uncle Bri bought her a year ago,when she was first born (sans the matching hat). Vone loves picturing Brian in the
children's clothing section picking this out.
Lilo chilling on the couch at this past weekend's Blocko.
2 comments:
Wow! Lilo has grown so much since the last time I was there. If there is a swear jar in that house what will the money eventually go to?
Naked baby... oh that's some good blackmail you have there :)
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