Since it took me so long to get around to updating the blog, some important events went by. Well, at least the pictures did. Here we are at Auntie Em’s birthday. It’s the gang (minus Dad, who was… yes, riding):
And here’s Em with a carrot cupcake that I made just for her:
And here are Abby and Daddy, in a rare moment when she was (almost) sitting still.
It has been a big month for the men in Abby’s life. Daddy’s birthday (he’s “in his 30s now!”) was 6/9, and Father’s Day was two weekends ago. Grampy Dean’s birthday was 6/17. Abby spent a few days the week before Father’s Day with Grammie Penny and then with Grampy too in Bar Harbor. Unfortunately, her second night there she developed a high fever and was very sick for Grammie. Grammie took good care of her though, and took her to the doctor the next day to discover that she had a bad ear infection. Abby got a lot of TLC and was feeling much better by the time Daddy and I got there on Saturday. We spent Saturday night in BH with Grammie, Grampy and Em, and celebrated Father’s Day and Birthdays for Daddy and Grampy. Then on Sunday we went to Ocean Point, to join Josh, Danis, Caleb, Gram, Grampy, Matt and Ry for a Father’s Day lunch of lobster! Grampy was very surprised and we had a nice visit.
Abby may be young, but she’s already learned a lot from the men in her life. She’s learned…
No one can fill their shoes.
And there’s never a bad time for a nap!
Sue, Kamilah and Romeo spent the weekend with us a few weeks ago while Warren and Greg were re-modelling their bathroom. The kids had a great time, despite missing their parents and being at a loss for some sleep after a long plane ride from AZ. Here are Abby and Kamilah in the tub:
And here are Romeo and Abby at Gray Animal Farm!
Lots more pictures to share - another update soon!
We’ve had a busy few weeks! Three weekends ago we all made the trip down to Ashland for Auntie Em’s open house at the new condo she bought toward the end of 2007. Abby had a great time entertaining all of Mar’s guests, and displayed none of her normal shyness when confronted with new people. She was quite funny, and enjoyed herself immensely.
Two weekends ago, Mar got Red Sox tickets, so Adam and I took the train down to Boston and went to the game with her and her friend Jess. We sat in the new right field roof box seats and they were fantastic. Mimi came over for a few hours to watch Abby until Grammie Penny go here to spend the night.
Last weekend Adam and went to a friend’s wedding and Mimi spent the night with us to watch Abby. On Sunday we went back to Mar’s to celebrate Mother’s Day and Marianne’s birthday, which was yesterday. Grammie Penny flew back from FL on Sunday, and we brought her back to Maine with us.
Today Grampy Dean flew back from his trek on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I picked him upat the airport and we had a nice lunch at Panera. He and Grammie are both home now, and I’m sure they are looking forward to a good night’s sleep.
Abby continues to amaze us more everyday with her verbal skills. On our way back from MA last weekend, she was pretty sick of being in the car and announced several times “car ride over - Abby walk”. Today the report from daycare was that Abby was heading for the door and Kathy asked her what she was doing. She responded “Abby going for a walk.” Funny girl. She LOVES being outside, and tells us all the time that she wants go outside. She loves acorns, rocks, clouds, trees and their bark and is naming things all the time.
The latest surprising development is that she says “fart” when she farts. Not sure where she learned that one, as Adam and I have never even attempted to teach her that. She just picks up things so fast.
This weekend we have a graduation party to attend on Saturday and Caleb’s first birthday party to attend on Sunday. Can’t wait to see the big guy in all of his glory.
Sometimes she just wants to talk on the phone!
And she loves to dance with Daddy!
Another milestone - This Friday, Aunt Sarah is graduating with her Associates Degree! In celebration, here are some pictures of Abby with Kamilah and Romeo when they were here in February.
As I shared yesterday, Abby spent two fun-filled days with Gram and Grampy in Canton last week. Art has lots of great pictures, but these are three of my favorites!
Grampy pulling Abby in the wagon!
Grampy and Abby with the horsey - neeeiiigh!
Abby and the cows - MOOOOOOO!
Thanks Art for the great pictures!
This wireless internet thing is great! I’m in the recliner updating all of you and Abby is sitting in her rocking chair watching Baby Einstein “Head to Toe”, eating raw mushrooms and drinking her juice.
Her first day back at daycare was a lot of fun. She had a great time with the grandparents last week, and now she’s back with the kids Kathy and Dave, and had a great day! No nap this afternoon, but she’s happy so far, and if she’s happy, we all are!
Enough of you have been on my case lately, and now that we have wireless internet, I’ve decided it is time for an update.
If you haven’t seen Abby lately, you’re in for a treat. She is so SMART! I know, every parent probably says so, but we really think she’s something very special. She learns so much every day, and I can’t possible give a complete update of the changes we’ve seen in the last month, but I’ll do my best.
First, she has not used the potty chair again. She will, I’m sure, but after that first successful attempt, she has show little interest in trying it again.
Abby has had an exciting month. She spent a week with Grammie Penny when I went to Florida for work at the beginning of April. They had a great time - swimming in the pool, going for walks, and entertaining Mom’s friends.
Last week daycare was closed, so she got to spend Sunday - Tuesday with Gram (Anne) and Grampy (Art). She made several visits to the farm and those of you who know her well know that she LOVES animals. The pictures Art took are wonderful and I hope to get some up on the blog soon. Abby had great visits with Matt, Meg, Carole and Kenny and came home exhausted. She obviously had a great time.
Wednesday - Friday she spent the days with Mimi (Sue). They shopped, went out to lunch, gardened and played, and Abby slept very well on those nights too!
She is such a lucky girl to spend so much time with all of her grandparents!
Yesterday Adam, Abby and I went to Massachusetts to Auntie Em’s “Open House” for her new condo. Abby had a great time showing off for everyone. It was good to visit and spend the day with Grammie, Grampy and “Em”.
Just in case you’re one of the few people I haven’t bragged to about Abby’s vocabulary, here it is. Baby.com says that a 19 month old should be able to say between 10 - 50 words. Grammie Penny acutally started a list a few weekends ago, and it was well over 200. I’m guessing she’s somewhere around 250 now, and she is putting them togther in phrases well too! She’s big into possessives - Abby’s juice, Mama’s coat, Daddy’s shoes, etc. She also says “I did it”, “I got it”, “Mama do it” and “Please” and “Thank you” (although she still needs to be prompted from time to time. We’re woking on the “Thank you Daddy/Mama” phrase and she’s doing well with it.
Ok, ok, I know. Pictures. Here you go:
Mama’s Shoes!
Coloring!
Reading with Daddy 
This may well be Abby’s first three word phrase, which is almost exciting as the reason why she said it!
Abby peed on her potty chair last night - the first night we even tried it! As some of you may know, she’s been pretty obsessed with “pee” and “poop” lately, so my Mom brought us a potty chair and Abby loves it! She didn’t even want to get off it after she peed last night. We were so excited and said “You did it!” to which she replied “I did it!” She proceeded to say “I did it” three or four more times too! Such a smart girl.
Adam took a picture of her on the seat, but of course I haven’t downloaded it yet.
Abby spent last week with Grammie and Papa Read while Adam and I were in sunny Arizona visiting with Zach and Momo - we had a great time and saw three Spring Training games. The weather was wonderful and a much needed break from our LONG winter (it’s snowing again today!).
She’s also saying many, many more words! We have a lot of pictures on the fridge and she loves to point at people and say their names. She’s been saying Grampa/Papa, Mimi, Mama, Dada, Momo, Matt and of course Abby for a long time. About a month ago she started saying “Ack” for Zach and “Osh” for Josh, but in the past few days she has also started saying “Em” for Marianne (several times last night Mar!) and “Cabel” for Caleb.
Here are a couple of new pictures for your viewing pleasure!
Maybe she’ll love to cook like Mommy!
