Update

Indy is rolling over.
For the last week I've found her laying on her stomach but Kinsey was never far away so I had no proof that Indy was actually doing it.  When I'd watch her, she'd usually just stop and lay on her side, like this is good enough and I don't have to figure out how to get my arm out of the way.  This morning I watched her do it 3 times within a few minutes, so yeah, she can roll over both ways now. 
Development milestone accomplished! 

Week in review

Big thing of the week... Okay, so I'm not ready to declare victory but we've had four consecutive nights of G. O. O. D. good sleep out of Indy. There's about an hour to an hour and a half (maybe longer, as I've been known to fall asleep sitting up) of her sleeping on me while I unwind from the day, ie Facebook, email and blog. Then I put her in her crib and she has slept for a minimum of 6 hours! I'm yelling 6 hours. Can you hear it?

We've got ourselves a little discovery girl, too. Everything in the hand goes in the mouth. She's getting a hold of a lot more things, too, like Kinsey, my hair, her feet, my hair or anything I have in my hands... She is really making great stride in the motor skills department.

And guess who had avocado for the first time this week and liked it? Hint: it's not me, I do not like it! Did you guess Indy? If so, you score one point. She may or may not, however, like oatmeal anymore. The last two times she has eaten it we are left trying to catch jet puke in our hands.

Also, big in our house this week is the fact that Indy has finally started taking a pacifier! Yay! Now, if you're thinking isn't she a little old? Shouldn't she be about to give one up had she taken it in the first place? Well, let me say this; Yes, it's true she's almost six months old and yes, maybe other babies, perhaps yours even, were ready to be weaned at this age but Indy is not your baby and she's not like other babies. She's her own person and this is what works for her. I'm very happy about it. She's learning to calm and soothe herself better because sucking on her hand while mad didn't do anything to help matters.

I must say, Kinsey is a terrific child. She's well behaved in an age appropriate sort of way. She's very polite, says "please and thank you," (usually together) "excuse me," "sorry," and Miss in front of peoples names.  She was even caught calling me "Miss Mommy."  She's loving and gives lots of hugs.  She's funny, good natured, easy going and always smiling, but we've drove head first into a firestorm of two year olds. Defiance and independence with a mix of indecisiveness have come to visit. Noooope becomes "NO!" Followed by "I'll do it!" and rounded out with a full blown melt down with standard features including crying, screaming, and arm flailing. Kinsey do you want to wear big girl panties. "Nope." Are you sure? "Yup." Okay you don't have to wear girl big panties (sitting them down out of reach).  "WAaaaaH!! I want to wear my big girl panties."  I understand that this is just part of her journey but good grief patiences is not a strong suit for me.

We took Kinsey to see "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." I told her early in the day that she was going to go on a date with me and daddy to see "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." She talked about it all day, but somehow I was dropped from the equation. She said, "I go on a date wif daddy to see Charlie Brown". So cute, even if she tossed me aside.

As for me, my homework was fun this week.  I was able to get the family to help out and I'm very grateful!  It's all about the motion blur and shutter speed. Blah, blah, blah.

No blur

Motion Blur

Panning (Love this one. Her smile was never ending on the motorcycle.)

No blur

Motion Blur

Panning

Week (and a half) in review

Indy's progress this week includes an up suck noise that she is rather fond of and it is definitely a happy noise. She's finding her voice!  She is getting really, I mean really, close to being able to roll from her back to her belly.  She pretty much has the belly to back thing down already. She sat unsupported for two whole seconds the other day. But seemed to have regressed with only a quick one second sit now.  But we are getting there.  She has become a tongue-sticker-outer. It's the same look as we seen on Kinsey two Christmases ago when her tongue was out in nearly ever picture.  Indy has learned to track objects, namely Kinsey and Rocket. She's also gaining control of those hands and arms and making them work together.  

We lost a onesie this.  Let's just say there was a lot of poop and scissors were involved. But on a positive note, after a Sunday of no accidents Kinsey is wearing big girl panties to school this week. 

We took Flat Stanley to Carlsbad Caverns.  Kinsey really seemed to enjoy it. Indy did some complaining but, for her, she did well. 

We lowered the house price. Got our For Sale sign on the stolen. Got a new sign. This one says price reduced. Cross your finger that this stirs up some buyers. We are undecided on where we are going when it sells but we'll cross that bridge when we get there. 

Kinsey and Indy love each other so much.  Indy will stop crying when she sees Kinsey. And Indy has those powers on Kinsey too.  I love how much my girls love each other!

Be Mine.

Valentine's fun to keep us busy and celebrate along the way.

Place a marble in there to make your cupcakes heart-shaped. Festive!
    

Let Kinsey add sprinkles. 

 Then lick the icing off.

 And you get super cute, not really heart-shaped cupcakes.

Cut triangles from card stock.

Add Sweethearts to the triangles and your mouth. 

Let dry.

Hang on yarn as a banner! 

 Use those left over candy canes from Chirstmas.

Let little sister get involved.  Shape like a heart.

 Place in the oven.

 When that doesn't work, tell Daddy!

 Add lollipop stick, melted chocolate, and sprinkles.

Let Kinsey "help"

 Allow for taste testing.

Display!

Tutu cute!

 Valentine's for school.  Start with paper.

 Add Fruit Roll-Up and an "I like the way you roll!" message.

 Roll it!

Bag it and send to school.

Have the girls pictures done. Frame one for dad, send others to family. 

(ps. these will be late)

Roll out clay, press hand in it, cut with heart-shaped cookie cutter.    

 Add small hole and write "You touched my heart." Send one with daddy to work. Mail others to family.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Kinsey speak

Common things heard frequently 'round our house.


Kinsey: "you pick me?" (as in pick me up!)

Kinsey: "Momma, is this?"
Me: "I don't know, Kinsey. What is it?"
Kinsey: "I no know."


Kinsey: "I watch a momie?" (movie)


Me: "Ouch" or "Oh" or "Ugh"
Kinsey: "You alright?"
Me: "I'm alright"
Kinsey: "You smash you finger?" (every time, even when she sees that I didn't smash my finger)


Kinsey: "Momma, I drink you lemon?" (lemonade)


Kinsey: "you heared dat?"


Indy: crying
Kinsey: "It's alright, sisser. Momma's got you."

Kinsey: "oh my gomez." (should be goodness)

Me: "Did you poop?"
Kinsey: "It's pee pee" (all one word)


Kinsey: "Tops and bottoms in da tween" (our wash your hands song)


Kinsey: "uh uh I can't reash it!" (as she does her non jumping jump)


Kinsey: "Andy Arrie" (Indy Marie)

Singing in the rain, er, bathtub

Kinsey's distracted versions of Skidamarink and Itsy Bitsy Spider.  

Snow days

Views from desert snow!

They say we could get more this week.  I think Kinsey and Rocket would be more than happy with that. I love it too, if the temperature is not in the single digits.  The Sequoia is awesome in the snow.  I even put it in 4-wheel drive and it's more awesome.  Don't get me wrong though, if we have to live in this armpit, I prefer the warmer weather.

Kinsey's ABC's (kinda')

She does not perform.  But I was able to get her to say her ABC's with a couple of distractions.  She's cute nonetheless!

2 babies, 1 look

WOW!

Kinsey 5 month, 5 days

Indy 5 months, 6 days