Teeth!

Holy cow! So, Cecilia has 4 teeth all the way in: 2 on the top and two on the bottom. Two are partially in on either side of the first two bottom teeth. Two are about to erupt on either side of the first two top teeth. And...

I flipped her upside down today and was surprised to find molars, I think. One on each side up top. Poor little muffin - no wonder she's been waking up at night! She has 6 teeth coming in pretty much all at once.

Here are some pictures and video I took this weekend while Chris was guest conducting a 235-piece band in Alaska (yes, I said 235). She found Chris' harmonica, plus lots of bubbles in the tub.

Mommy is in Avoidance Mode

So, I have this book to read by Friday, and so far, ugh! In the meantime, let's get caught up in Ceci's world!

Her "vocabulary" is really expanding - "daddy" is still her favorite word, but I can get her to say "mama" on occasion. And I love watching her talk on the phone, which could be anything she puts in her hand. Of course, she clams up the minute there's another voice on the end.

Over the weekend, she figured out how to climb up on the couch, but she needs someone there to use as a grip. Getting off is still her favorite.

Last week, she figured out how to get up the stairs at Benton Hall. We walked up to the third floor twice, with an elevator ride down in between.

As far as eating, she's doing pretty well with finger foods and her spoon. Sometimes she won't eat unless she gets to use Mommy's big fork..

OK, here's what many of you have been waiting for: new pictures and video. Enjoy!

Cecilia's first ice cream cone

Yummy!

Not on quite right

She put on the Home Depot apron all by herself, with overalls on underneath (those I put on her).

Happy Valentine's Day!

Cecilia has been an absolute riot lately. Besides constantly mimicking what you say (shoe=joo, clicking the tongue), she wants to follow you around.

We started the morning by giving Daddy a card and candy from Cecilia. She also got a card, plus a Backyardigans video. Then, she would not let Chris leave. She would go to him, give him a kiss, come back to me, give me a kiss, etc. She did this about 4 times before Chris had to go.

We went to Target after a meeting this morning. Cecilia gave a high five to the fitting room attendant, and waved at everyone else who made eye contact. Such a sweetie! We came home and Ceci took a nap from 11:00-12:50. Meanwhile, I was able to do some reading for my classes.

We headed in to campus for my conducting lesson, plus we had a surprise for Chris. Part of Bella Voce, the OSU women's choir, performed a song for Chris. They were singing "Valegrams" as a fundraiser. The video is below.

We began my lesson by watching video of me conducting. Cecilia entertained herself by playing on the VCR cart. She also liked playing with the balloon Chris got, especially when I had to retrieve it from the ceiling after she let go. What a giggler.

Chris and Ceci headed home, while I went to the basketball game. When I got home, Ceci and Chris had made cards for me. They were very sweet.

Love and kisses to everyone! There are new pictures in the "February 2008" folder to the right. I leave you with this, my new favorite picture of Cecilia. It was taken last night, after we took her hair out of a rubber band.


Sorry for the various font changes. Blogger is acting strangely tonight.

Say what?

Cecilia has been a trip this week. She's trying very hard to say words. "Hot" is a big one right now - we say it, then she says "ha" with no T. I told her Goldilocks and the Three Bears at naptime, and every time I said the porridge was too hot, she replied, "ha". It was too cute! She also tries to say "bye-bye" (bu-bu), "juice" (juh), and my favorite, "ta-da" (Daaah)

Last week, I had to pick up some paperwork at the doctor's office. One of the ladies gave her a lollipop, which I waited to give to her until we were in the car. I took these at the gas station while getting fueled up (and before she stuck it in her hair)!


She's also trying to feed herself at every opportunity. Here she got a hold of her yogurt and attempted to eat it herself. It ended up all over her, the dog, and the coffee table:

I just like this one. She looks so happy!

She still sleeps in the kookiest positions:


Her hair is really starting to grow out, so I'm trying new hairdos with her. Here a picture, although I can't get her to stay still long enough:

Today was the best. She likes to play with my cell phone, although she usually just pushes the buttons. As you can see here, she's figuring things out.

That's all for now. Further bulletins as events warrant!