Chickenpop

Funny things from this week:

1) Delaney and I sat down for dinner and I gave her a fried chicken drumstick which she had never had before. She took one look at it and said "chickenpop". Genius. It's like chicken and a lollipop combined.

2) Delaney has the memory of an elephant. Our family friend Phil about a month ago was eating spaghetti with us and slurped up a noodle to entertain Delaney. She remembered this and now when she slurps up her noodles she says, "Just like Phil." She also remembers that about a month ago we kept attempting to go to the car wash to no avail because "big trucks" were blocking the car wash at the gas station and we couldn't do it. She now perseverates on that and mentions it quite often--like everytime we go to the gas station. Delaney remembers small details on/about things like song lyrics, books, quotes, etc...after hearing them only a few times. It amazes me what comes out of her mouth.

3) Delaney has zero stranger anxiety. When we go to Publix she wants the bagboy to push the cart to the car so she can chat with him and flirt. She will talk to anyone and basically is a social butterfly. I guess I should probably do the stranger danger talk with her at some point.


Look how my pumpkin is growing. She is the smilingest baby and just loves staring at me, her daddy, and especially Delaney.

Maya and I have been going on daily walks and they put her right to sleep. She loves to be on the go which is great because sticking around the house for too long doesn't work for me. She is a very easygoing and calm baby and if you just give her a snuggle---she is good to go.



Look at this face. I personally think she is the most beautiful baby.

Yo Gabba Gabba Live

One of my, I mean Delaney's, favorite things in the world is the TV show Yo Gabba Gabba. If you remember, it was the theme of her second birthday party. It is a quirky show that revolves around DJ Lance Rock and his jambox that contains Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Tootie, and Plex. These fun characters teach morals and sing and dance. Anyhoo.....they have a live traveling show and they actually came to Columbia!!! Can you imagine the joy!!!! I bought tickets the day they went on sale.

Grammy bought Delaney this Plex outfit that she found online. Delaney LOVED it and she finally now loves having her picture taken. She likes to pose in various spots and then check out her picture on the camera. My future supermodel.









The show was at the newly renovated Township Auditroium in town and upon entering we received these DJ Lance glasses to wear.



Delaney ditched her glasses but held onto the new Yo Gabba Gabba Live pink hat that I bought her for approximately $600. Well, not that much, but it was close.

This was Delaney's face during the entire show. She was bascially speechless and stood there mesmerized with her mouth open. Her eyes were so big...I don't think she could believe that her friends (the Gabba friends) were actually there. It was priceless.

Okay---video quality is horrible but this is the best dancing song from Yo Gabba Gabba and I just had to capture the moment.

The children were somewhat quiet when Biz Markie came out but all of the adults in the audience went CRAZY. I had my phone in one hand, my camera in the other, and totally didn't notice Delaney pulling on my leg for several minutes saying "Mommy....I can't see!!!!" He was awesome. So old school.

That's my girl---lovin' the beat.

Once again---crappy quality---but had to capture my mesmerized child.



Delaney in her undies with her buddies Cocky and Elmo.

The three girls of the house hanging out.

This one is for you Grammy. Thank you for teaching me this song and singing it all the time to me so I could then teach it to my child. It just makes me smile.

Just several silly videos

We decided to get Delaney (and eventually Maya) a playset in the backyard because she LOVES to be outside. It is awesome and soon will have blue rubber mulch around the bottom---thank you MFCP and Janice!!!!!

Delaney's new favorite game is to sing for the camera and then watch herself. It is so very entertaining.

Delaney sings one of her favorite Yo Gabba Gabba songs. I have no idea what the eye rolling is about.

Another version---similar to Part 1

Maya just being cute.


Delaney's favorite song is "I'm Wishing" from Snow White.

Happy Halloween!!

Because we didn't really have a spooky Halloween--let me update you on my spookiness. Probably a little TMI going on but oh well. If you haven't heard me say the word "boob" lately then you have been living in a hole. I have had non-stop breastfeeding issues with Maya since she was born but attempted to be persistent and feed her while clenching my teeth in pain. After speaking to lactation consultants (who are the fruit cakes of the world) and going to my OB after a 103 fever, it turns out I had mastitis. Some antibiotics and pain pills later I was doing better but one boob just wouldn't work. Couldn't pump....Maya wouldn't eat from it. I tried calling the lactation consultants, MD's, random strangers to get help on what to do but they either didn't call back (the fruit cakes) or didn't know what to tell me. Sooo....I decided to quit nursing cold turkey, knowing it would hurt but feeling helpless. This was possibly tied with labor regarding pain. Well---as I am actually writing this post on 11-16-10 (because I can't have more than one post about my boob----that would be ridiculous) I am still on antibiotics and painkillers and have clogged ducts, etc.....This has been one of the most painful and awful things I have ever experienced. Let's look at the positive side: Maya had eczema and appeared to have reflux when I was nursing. She would look uncomfortable after eating. Since she started eating formula, her skin cleared up and is beautiful and she sucks down her bottles with no problems. So....the moral of the story is----if my wonderful child is happy----I am happy too. :)

Check out the leg warmers.

The last time officially dressing up as Snow White. Again--as I am writing this post at later date--Delaney continues to wear her costume. We put her to bed at night in her pajamas and she wakes up with those pajamas on---but her costume on top. She is the cutest thing.

Trick-or-Treating in 5 Points

My little munchkin



5 Points always does a trick-or-treat for the kids with the merchants giving out candy. This year they also had a doggie trick-or-treat going on the same time as the kid one (????) which made for sort of a cluster. Still fun though but my dog-loving D had to stop and pet EVERY dog.

Check out the sumo wrestler costume!

My shirt says it all.







A little pole dancing at Harper's before dinner.

Carving pumpkins and TRUMPS Halloween Parade 2010

Miss Bright-Eyed

Me: "Let's make faces that look like our pumpkin faces." Delaney: "OKAY!!!!"

"Make a princess face for the princess pumpkin."

"Make a witch face for the witch pumpkin."

"Make it scarier."

Delaney was a good assistant to her daddy with carving the pumpkin.

The finished product.

Franken-baby.

My two beautiful girls--Snow White and her Hi-ho.




Every ear Delaney's daycare does a Halloween parade where the kids get candy. It is so fun to see all of the kids dressed up. Here are some of Delaney's friends in the Two's room:
Anna Leah, Delaney, and Sarah Beth

Abby a.k.a cowgirl

Callie a.k.a Supergirl

Will a.k.a Batman

Jacob a.k.a Bob the Builder

Delaney and her BFF's: Sarah Beth, Abby, and Callie

Delaney and Libbie

Delaney's entire class. Getting all 10 kids in the pic at one time was a bit difficult.



The original foursome once again at the TRUMPS Halloween parade: Will, Delaney, Libbie, and Sarah Beth. These four were in the infant class together and have remained friends. The Halloween pic has become a tradition.

That night was a Halloween party at Libbie's parents house (a.k.a Caitlin and Fred). Delaney had the best time playing with Libbie and Sarah Beth, Maya took a huge nap even with tons of kids yelling and rocking her chair, and Randy and I had some nice adult time with chili and beer. Good times!

It may not seem like she is doing a lot but these little smiles and play times are priceless. It amazes me how fast your child can turn from a little sweet lump to a ball of personality.

Three cute pics

My little chef. This kitchen was and still is probably the best gift Delaney has ever received because she plays with it every day.

The fam went to the "Scarecrows in the Garden" exhibit at the Hampton Preston mansion. We thought these two resembled Grammy and Nutty.

Which one is the baby and which one is the babydoll?