Wednesday, December 29, 2010
She
1) is Nia Grace
2) is the definition of "something else"
3) is a fighter
4) was born 4 lbs 3oz and at 18 months weighed 22 lbs
6) used to prefer "Mommy" but now is a total "Daddy's Girl"
7) at any given moment is either very quiet or very loud and chatty
8) is quite the dancer and singer, currently loving to groove to anything Barney
9) is doing so well in potty training, primarily only wetting at night.
10) reminds me so much of my sister Charmaine in looks, ways, and mannerism, it's a bit scary
11) is a picky eater but will drink just about anything.
12) looks a lot like my sister, Charmaine, uncle Tim, and Grandma Thadia Mae, but a lot of people also see
her big sister, MacKie in her too
13) is constantly looking out for her twin Nala but loves to antagonize her as well
14) retires for the night at 7:00 p.m. and is the first to rise in the mornings
15) has wonderful manners - quick to "thank you" for anything you give.
16) loves to help pickup and for that has stolen her daddy's heart!
17) sucks her two middle fingers ALL the time...a habit we'd love broken and released.
18) wears clothing size 18 - 24 mos and has a size 5 foot
19) finally has enough hair for little pony tails
20) is pretty fearless
21) answers to her rightful name, "Nia" but when asked, answers her sisters, "Nala" and is nicknamed "Ni-
Ni", "Little Bit" and affectionally just called "eee-ah" by Nala
22) is nearing "2" much faster than I care to accept
23) was delivered naturally and painfree 16 minutes before her twin, Nala.
24) is often complimented on her eyebrows
25) is destined to a purposeful life
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
20 Months Old
December 3 marked my girls 20 month birthday. That sounds so "grown up" and close to "2". Over the last month, I noticed that the girls are working harder on their communication. FINALLY FINALLY, Nala is saying Nia's name. But guess what? Now Nia isn't...or not very much anyway. Nala repeats over and over "Nawla, EEa" (Nala, Nia). The girls spend just about as much time getting along as they do pushing, shoving, sitting on one another (Nala), and biting (Nia)...all in love though :) I think that even if they weren't mine and I didn't know them, I'd know that they were sisters, only sisters fight like that and then love on eachother as bestfriends all in the same breath.
I'm excited about Christmas for them. I think it will be fun, though they still won't fully understand. I don't plan to get them very much, but I know they'll enjoy ripping the paper apart. I'm a little sad that we can't put up the tree as my big girl loves that part of the holiday, but in truth, I don't trust these girls to not knock it over and/or rip into the goodies. They get into EVERYTHING. NOTHING is safe.
Still no good shots of them together this month...which is too bad, I'd love to have had one for a Christmas card. But doesn't seem like it's going to happen this year...I could probably convince my oldest to model for me...would that be bad to just have her?? Decisions decisions when you have multiple children...
Nala has now made her bed blanket her lovey...as if we need another habit...I actually bought minature matching lovies that are sized as lovies...no they don't do the job...only this full size blanket will do. GREAT!
I'm excited about Christmas for them. I think it will be fun, though they still won't fully understand. I don't plan to get them very much, but I know they'll enjoy ripping the paper apart. I'm a little sad that we can't put up the tree as my big girl loves that part of the holiday, but in truth, I don't trust these girls to not knock it over and/or rip into the goodies. They get into EVERYTHING. NOTHING is safe.
Still no good shots of them together this month...which is too bad, I'd love to have had one for a Christmas card. But doesn't seem like it's going to happen this year...I could probably convince my oldest to model for me...would that be bad to just have her?? Decisions decisions when you have multiple children...
Nala has now made her bed blanket her lovey...as if we need another habit...I actually bought minature matching lovies that are sized as lovies...no they don't do the job...only this full size blanket will do. GREAT!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Teach Me How to Dougie
So yesterday, I blogged and stated that it was my nephew in the post below that first showed me the "Dougie". I got an email asking what in the world the "Dougie" dance was.
Well it is a catchy dance that you will NEVER ever see me do...but check out the video below to see a couple Glee cast members Teach Me How To Dougie. Yes, I'm a huge fan of Glee!
Well it is a catchy dance that you will NEVER ever see me do...but check out the video below to see a couple Glee cast members Teach Me How To Dougie. Yes, I'm a huge fan of Glee!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
All Boy
This is my nephew. He seriously has the most amazing chocolate brown skin. He is ALL BOY...no questions, ifs, ands or buts about it...
He's all about football right now...but I'll always remember him as the first person to show me "the dougie" dance. He was doing it before it was big and replicated by all the young stars.
It's been a year since I've seen him, and I really wanted him to still be 3...4 tops, but he insists that he is now 6. Oh how time flies and though he's still quite young, I can already see that he is going to be a strong man in no time at all.
And a handsome one at that...
Again, tell me again why all of these kiddos have way better lashes than me?
here showing off his "mean face"...somehow still cute :) Linking this one for Sweet Shot Tuesday :) Click on the button below to see the other submissions!
He's all about football right now...but I'll always remember him as the first person to show me "the dougie" dance. He was doing it before it was big and replicated by all the young stars.
It's been a year since I've seen him, and I really wanted him to still be 3...4 tops, but he insists that he is now 6. Oh how time flies and though he's still quite young, I can already see that he is going to be a strong man in no time at all.
And a handsome one at that...
Again, tell me again why all of these kiddos have way better lashes than me?
here showing off his "mean face"...somehow still cute :) Linking this one for Sweet Shot Tuesday :) Click on the button below to see the other submissions!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Donuts and Flashbacks
Over the last couple of weeks we've been stopping at Krispy Kreme after church. My thighs hate my guts for this...but my three girlies love me for this!
I got the girls these little reindeer dresses for Christmas last year...this year, they still fit...just "differently". Doesn't feel like it's been a year.
I got the girls these little reindeer dresses for Christmas last year...this year, they still fit...just "differently". Doesn't feel like it's been a year.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Remembering What Matters
So over the summer, I made a decision/effort to try to learn a bit more about my camera and how to shoot in manual mode. As a result while I think image quality somewhat improved and that I have a better understanding of the exposure triangle, I actually have less pictures of my girlie girls. Once I started trying to shoot in manual, I realized the limitations of my beloved Canon Rebel. It's a great little camera but it doesn't do so well in low light without the on-board flash. In my mind that has crippled me - I get home from work and it's already dark - so no pictures. That was never my intention. The whole idea was to get better pictures, but not at the sacrifice of not having them at all.
I struggle to not feel like I'm taking a step back like I was finally starting to learn to ride my bike with training wheels and all of a sudden, I'm back on the tricycle. But, I've missed out on capturing alot of these silly happy moments for the last few months...and I regret it. And the truth is, this still looks a lot better than the camera phone pics in the post below... :)
My girls won't care in a few years that the picture was taken with a flash...that I chopped their limbs and even part of Nia's head (just for starters) they'll just love seeing how happy they looked.
So....
Hello Automode...it's been a while...but, with the time change, I think it's time we got reacquainted...don't plan on staying forever, but until I learn a bit more about what I'm doing with my camera and what my different options are to work around the low light situation...I'm going to lean on you to keep these snapshots of our life coming. Thank You In Advance.
I struggle to not feel like I'm taking a step back like I was finally starting to learn to ride my bike with training wheels and all of a sudden, I'm back on the tricycle. But, I've missed out on capturing alot of these silly happy moments for the last few months...and I regret it. And the truth is, this still looks a lot better than the camera phone pics in the post below... :)
My girls won't care in a few years that the picture was taken with a flash...that I chopped their limbs and even part of Nia's head (just for starters) they'll just love seeing how happy they looked.
So....
Hello Automode...it's been a while...but, with the time change, I think it's time we got reacquainted...don't plan on staying forever, but until I learn a bit more about what I'm doing with my camera and what my different options are to work around the low light situation...I'm going to lean on you to keep these snapshots of our life coming. Thank You In Advance.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
19 Months Old
Nia & Nala:
Earlier this week on the 3rd, marked 19 months together. I tweeted a pic of you all today and Aunt Brandy responded that you all don't look like babies anymore...boy do I know that. You aren't acting like babies anymore either. Even when or if you do let us hold you all, it's not for long anymore. You both just want to be on the go and very BUSY. So again, I ask, Where are my little babies?? Gone?? It's bittersweet because I'm loving watching you grow, but this is it for me. No more babies for mommy...
In Music/Rhythm:
You both are still loving music, but it seems as though Nala got her groove this month. Nala girlie you are dancing at every beat. You guys have both start singing along to your favorite songs and even anticipating the next songs on your cds. We let you practice a little big on big sis's piano and you guys loved that! One your best new moves is jumping. It's super cute!! Also, you are enjoying Ring around the Rosie. I love to hear you say "ashes ashes"
ABCs/123s
You guys are getting better with puzzles and Nia you've started memorizing a few words in some of your favorite books.
Words
Recently, Nia you have started combining ThankYouWelcome, when really you just mean thank you. I love that you are so polite and know when to say Thank You. Nala, although you are a real sweet heart, you do not consistently say thank you. Mommy is going to need you to work on that.
Early this month Nia you got sick. A weird virus where you were vomiting and extremely lethargic. You really weren't yourself and lost a bit of weight. After we finally got some antibiotics for you, you got better quickly. It was rather strange, and we all really hated seeing you sick.
In the same week that you got sick Nia, we began hardcore potty training bootcamp. It's a work in progress, but you guys are doing sooooooooooooooooooo well. Accidents are few and far between and for the most part just at night. We weren't able to convince the teachers at MDO to work with us, so on school days, we get a little bit off, but I'm proud of you guys!
This is your last month in your class at church. It's too bad, because you've finally become more comfortable over the last two months.
Nia your hair is growing a bit, and I'm managing to make the smallest of ponytails. Nala doesn't understand why it takes so much more time to do your hair than hers. I love that you sit so patiently to get your little ponytails done. Nala, I love that your hair is low maintenance. You look good bald!
You guys are hilarious and your big sister mentioned today that she loves you even more today than so when you were babies. She finds you both really fun - except for when you enter her room uninvited. You both know better, because as soon as you get to her door you automatically yell "OUT! OUT!" because you've heard her say it so often.
We are enjoying watching you grow girls.
Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of you together this month, except for those on my cell phone...
day 1 of potty training boot camp
{car seat straps loosened awhile waiting on big sis - don't think you weren't safe! :}
Earlier this week on the 3rd, marked 19 months together. I tweeted a pic of you all today and Aunt Brandy responded that you all don't look like babies anymore...boy do I know that. You aren't acting like babies anymore either. Even when or if you do let us hold you all, it's not for long anymore. You both just want to be on the go and very BUSY. So again, I ask, Where are my little babies?? Gone?? It's bittersweet because I'm loving watching you grow, but this is it for me. No more babies for mommy...
In Music/Rhythm:
You both are still loving music, but it seems as though Nala got her groove this month. Nala girlie you are dancing at every beat. You guys have both start singing along to your favorite songs and even anticipating the next songs on your cds. We let you practice a little big on big sis's piano and you guys loved that! One your best new moves is jumping. It's super cute!! Also, you are enjoying Ring around the Rosie. I love to hear you say "ashes ashes"
ABCs/123s
You guys are getting better with puzzles and Nia you've started memorizing a few words in some of your favorite books.
Words
Recently, Nia you have started combining ThankYouWelcome, when really you just mean thank you. I love that you are so polite and know when to say Thank You. Nala, although you are a real sweet heart, you do not consistently say thank you. Mommy is going to need you to work on that.
Early this month Nia you got sick. A weird virus where you were vomiting and extremely lethargic. You really weren't yourself and lost a bit of weight. After we finally got some antibiotics for you, you got better quickly. It was rather strange, and we all really hated seeing you sick.
In the same week that you got sick Nia, we began hardcore potty training bootcamp. It's a work in progress, but you guys are doing sooooooooooooooooooo well. Accidents are few and far between and for the most part just at night. We weren't able to convince the teachers at MDO to work with us, so on school days, we get a little bit off, but I'm proud of you guys!
This is your last month in your class at church. It's too bad, because you've finally become more comfortable over the last two months.
Nia your hair is growing a bit, and I'm managing to make the smallest of ponytails. Nala doesn't understand why it takes so much more time to do your hair than hers. I love that you sit so patiently to get your little ponytails done. Nala, I love that your hair is low maintenance. You look good bald!
You guys are hilarious and your big sister mentioned today that she loves you even more today than so when you were babies. She finds you both really fun - except for when you enter her room uninvited. You both know better, because as soon as you get to her door you automatically yell "OUT! OUT!" because you've heard her say it so often.
We are enjoying watching you grow girls.
Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of you together this month, except for those on my cell phone...
day 1 of potty training boot camp
{car seat straps loosened awhile waiting on big sis - don't think you weren't safe! :}
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
30 Days of Gratitude
I've decided to participate in Nutwood Studios 30 Days of Gratitude Project. I've been blessed and have so much to be thankful for. To learn about this project go here. I won't even pretend that I'm committed enough to blog my gratitudes daily, but my plan is to come back at least once a week with my compiled list. Join in! We all have so much to be thankful for!
From her blog:
From her blog:
30 days of gratitude ::
during the month of november, i invite you to join me in a daily ritual of expressing gratitude.
what it means ::
for thirty days, i will focus on the people i love, the talents i have been given, the lessons i have learned, the things that make my life most fulfilling. i challenge you to do the same.
when it occurs ::
november 1 - november 30. (but you can begin anytime)
how you can participate ::
write a sentence, tell a story, take a photo...
blog it, tweet it, facebook it, journal it, scrapbook it...
share your gratitude daily or summarize it weekly...
invite your friends, your family, your neighbors...
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