Busy week for the little one

Paisley is now walking, clapping, doing "sooo big" with her arms on command, climbing into and out of the small chairs by herself, getting down from the couch/bed by herself, and generally acting not like a baby any longer. It's been a busy week of learning for her. She has also been sleeping generally better. I'm still exhausted. I swear that will go away at some point....

Griffin has also been busy learning his full name, the last names of both sets of grandparents, and the last names of his aunt and uncles. Not sure he realizes what it means but it cracks me up when he announces things like, "that's Great Grammy Norris" who it decidedly is NOT. lol. He just thinks well, that's family, they have the same name as him.

Paisley is One

hard to believe we've made it a year but we have! So fun. I need to take some pictures of her tonight just to document. She is walking pretty much on her own now and really thinks it's the greatest. I love you baby girl :)

She's walking!

Paisley has been taking a few steps here and there for several weeks but last night she decided that was it she was going to walk. I think it will still be a few weeks before she is doing it fulltime but she could surprise me. She was just taking off and stopping if she almost lost her balance. It is a thrill to see a young child figuring that out...such joy on their face. I'll admit though it made me just a titch sad to think she is growing up pretty fast. Ugh, why do they do that?

She has been sleeping horribly the last two nights. I am not sure why but I am going to blame the walking. I am trying to keep my cool but it's hard when you're exhausted. Thankfully for all of our sanity (mine mostly but that will keep Lee sane too) Liza is coming to clean today. We did a fair amount of prepping for her so I hope she can really get into the knooks and crannies.

Griffin and I went swimming yesterday. The pool was a little cooler than I like and they didn't have any hot water in the showers but it was FUN! He has been wearing his muscle man swim outfit and it really keeps afloat. He is still nervous but that is wearing off. Now I just have to keep up with taking him to the pool. Bring your suits mom and dad!!

Water water everywhere....

We went swimming this a.m. with some friends (hi guys :)) Griffin really had a blast! and so did P and so did I!! We swam/played for about 1 1/2 hours and then ate a snack. Then we headed to Trader Joe's for the rest of our groceries (I have been shopping differently these days and it's working for the budget). When we got home Griffin asked to take a bath. He was in there for nearly 2 hours!! (oh my). He would just let out some cool water and then fill with hot again when it got too cold. It was hysterical. Then Paisley went for a nap (unusual but loved by me) and Griffin sat with me on the couch---I'll admit he watched t.v. and I napped. ssshhhh, don't tell. After daddy returned home he wanted to go back in the bathtub. I swear this kid will turn into a fish. To top off the day I headed to the pool after the kids were in bed just to stretch out and go in the whirlpool. aaaah, what a nice day....

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I hope someone I know wins (maybe me!)

Going to visit Barack Obama

Apparently that is where we were heading this a.m. according to Griffin. When the car turned on the radio was talking about Obama and Griffin yelled out, "Boke Obama, we going to visit him. We going to see him. He's nice." That kid is too funny.

Yesterday was a great day with the kiddos...no napping but we had a lot of fun out and about with friends, at the office, and then in the front yard raking leaves. Griffin got out 2 of his bikes and let Paisley play with one of them. She was sitting on it and enjoying herself. Then he decided he wanted to be on it as well. He climbed on and made her then ride "bitch"...it was the cutest darn thing I"ve seen in a long time :) It makes me sooo happy when he is nice to her. I always wanted a brother, especially an older one so it's awesome she will have that experience.

Just some thoughts

I can't help but think, as I sit listening to Obama's speech from last night, what a glorious hope bubbling up inside of me. I hope, hope, hope that even just a bit of what he wants to accomplish can come to fruition. SOMETHING has to change and really really hope he is the man to do it! I Loved the part of his speech where he spoke to the people who aren't quite on board with him yet...he said, "I will be your president too." I'm sure every president-elect says something to that effect but it just seemed different from his lips. I am now listening to McCain's concession speech and it is quite nice as well....

gosh, I just hope this is the beginning of something grand!!

GoBama!!

Woot! I'm so excited :)