Suds Sisters

Guess who blew bubbles at swim lessons? Yes, some might think that it must be Chrissy because I personally refused to blow bubbles.  Well, you would be wrong.  I did a 180 and surprised the socks off Mommy and Daddy by blowing bubbles in the water!

Sure Chrissy kicks her legs and arms in a semi coordinated fashion during swim lessons.  But, she can't sport a rockin' pink swim cap like I can!

We then went out to eat at Outback where I ate apples and grapes while Chrissy ate grapes and broccoli.  I surprised Daddy by writing the word 'love' on my placemat.  He didn't know I knew that word, but I learned it this week while he was on a trip and Chrissy was causing a ruckus.

Oh, speaking of Chrissy.  She ruckused her way up her most recent milestone.  She crawled over to the stairs and climbed up the entire flight all by herself. On her first try ever!

And even took the time to smile back at us!

Then, it was Mommy's turn.  She said to heck with the duck tub and introduced sister suds time.  We now take baths together!

Athlete In Training

Can you tell I'm jazzed for my new swim cap and ready for my next lesson with Mr. Kevin?

Stretch!

And bend!

I'm ready to jump, jump, jump in the pool!

Biscuit Is Yellow On Crazy Hair Day

So, today was kinda a big deal for two reasons.  One, because it was crazy hair day at school.  Silly Daddy suggested that Mommy actually do a good job brushing my hair and THAT would make it crazy in the Burt Family.

If only he knew how close to home he hit that ball!

I took some convincing to make it crazy hair day. 

But ended up wearing these on the promise of an extra episode after school. Bribery gets you everywhere, Mommy.

Mommy tried to give Chrissy crazy hair.  She doesn't have much hair, let alone any of it crazy.  There was nothing for Mommy to clip crazy hair to.

And Chrissy didn't really want it in her hair, so she snapped her head forward and laughed when the purple strand bounced on the floor.

The second major thing that happened today?  I read my very first sentence.
Biscuit is yellow. 

Is is a tricky word because it sounds different than it looks.  Yellow?  One of my favorite words ever!

MLK Day- Samantha Style

Mommy offered to pay daycare double to take us today.  They politely declined the offer, so it was off to the races for us. 

By races, I mean we raced to drive Mommy nutso.  I stayed super active and not so politely declined the offer of nap time. I watched tons of Super Why and picked up my new favorite phrase that peppered my conversation all day.  Wanna know what it was??? Double drats! 

We girls took a bath and Chrissy levitated to swipe toys from inside the tub.  I thought Mommy's eyes were going to pop out of her head when she saw Chrissy's tiny toes lift off the bathmat in search of toys!

My finally got Chrissy to sleep and came down to read me stories and flipped out when she couldn't find me.  She looked high and low without any luck.

Would you have done better yourself?  Try now.  Where am I?

Give up?  Here I am!

Yeah, Mommy was totally freaked out until she found me safe and sound.

Night, night!

Science Sunday

Mommy is still in her kick of getting us to love science more than she ever could.  So, behold our Science Sunday Project.

What could this be?

I have no idea.

Something is inside?

Tricky, tricky!

I've got me some tools and a desire to pound the heck out of this egg.

Armed with my bracelet, of course!

Wanna know what was inside? A dinosaur!

I really need to trim my bangs.

Eh, I'll just stick with my hat for now.

Cute, eh?

Ack, Chrissy!

Troublemaker!

But a cute troublemaker!

Flag On The Play

Have you ever tried to play an organized game with Chrissy?  Well, I have one word for you. Messy!

First off, she likes to sit ON the game and not next to it.

Second, she doesn't respond well to gentle feedback.

Third, she literally eats the players. What are we going to do with her!

Hmm, I know.  At least we can give her real food to eat.

Phew, distraction success. Now I can open some presents.

Valentine art projects.

Sweet!

I think I will make a hamburger now.

Yummy!

Chrissy was jealous of my project but not allowed to play with play-doh.  Something about eating everything she touches!

Look Who's Walking, Senior Citizen Style?

Yessers, I am learning how to walk. It's not as easy as it looks.

The steps involved?  Many. Want to learn them?

First, ask Mommy to help you up.

Then, stick your tushie out to counterbalance your belly.

When you're steady enough, try to pull yourself upright.

Bonus points for smilin' and ownin' your swagger!

That's super swagger by Chrissy!

Yeppers, this ol' lady is rockin' and rollin' her way to church this fine day.

This cocky chickadee is strollin' one handed.

Whoops. Not so fast- best be doing this two handed.

Sound Of Music

A few of my favorite things?

Climbing in the dishwasher.

Seriously!

And giving kisses to Samantha, Chrissy style, of course.  What does that mean?  I bite her- but not in a mean way on purpose.

Sisters!

Uh, oh.  Busted!

Believe it or not, this is Samantha posing for the camera.  Irresistible!

Love my big sister!

Here she is putting on a great puppet show for me.  The Billy Goat's Grumpff.  Oh, wait.  Mommy says Samantha says it wrong.  It's really the Billy Goat's Gruff.

With Grover as the guest star. Great show, Samantha!

I'm trying to learn to read myself.

And trying to find my inner artist.

I think it just fell on the floor.

Phew, found my creativity again.  Wonder how it tastes?