fun day at the park

It was extremely hot and humid yesterday, but Campbell still had so much fun at the park! She just loves being outside and the hotter the better. Me on the other hand, I enjoy a nice breeze in the shade. I think our next little neighborhood playgroup should be near a pool or water sprinkler!!

Playful Patterns

Campbell has this gift of being able to entertain herself most of the time. My hopes and prayers is that Riley will be able to do the same. Only time will tell.

When Campbell was 4 months old I started selling Discovery Toys. Needless to say, I collected several educational toys along the way during my one and only year in the sales arena. Most of them are still a little advanced for her, but she requested to play with one in particular today. It is called Playful Patterns. Basically, it allows her to make pictures out of foam shapes. She played with that toy from 10:50am to 1:15pm. Honestly, I had to ask her to put it away so we could get ready for her nap. I was shocked that it kept her interest for that whole time. I will definitely have to keep that in mind when we are looking for something to do on a rainy day!!

I almost forgot to mention....Riley was content in her swing during this time as well. I love my sweet girls!

Haircut

Campbell and Riley went with me to the beauty salon today. Riley slept the entire time while Campbell played with a book. It is so amazing how good my girls are out in public. I just love taking them places with me. As soon as I was finished getting my hair cut Campbell looked at me and said, "mommy, your hair is adorable". I didn't even know she knew that word!

4 Months Old

I can't believe Riley is already 4 months old. She had her check up yesterday and her Doctor said that she was fantastic! She weighed in at 12 pounds - 5 ounces and 25 inches long. She could have done without the four shots, but she only cried for just a few seconds. We also got the OK to start her on cereal too. Hopefully, it will not be too much of a mess. I'm sure big sister will just LOVE to help. That should be interesting.....

I'll keep you posted.

Myrtle Beach 2007

Back Scratch

Campbell has always been able to adapt to change especially when it comes to her schedule. Although, here lately she has been very consistent with her bed time routine for the past couple of weeks. After we tuck her into bed her request is for Mommy to say the prayers while Daddy scratches her back. Then it's Daddy's turn to say the prayers while Mommy scratches her back. She is quick to correct us when we are not doing it exactly right.

I think she will think up just about anything to prolong her bed time routine. Although, a back scratch does sound really good about now!

Be Quiet

Campbell is getting into a bad habit of telling me to be quiet. I've noticed it being the case when I am telling her something that she doesn't want to hear. For instance, pick up your toys, don't jump on the furniture, etc... You get the point. I guess it's because she hears it several times during the day when Riley is napping. So, I have been working on this problem for a few days now and trying to nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand. Last night I told her that she will go to time out if she tells me to be quiet one more time. Apparently, she got the hint, but wanted to push my buttons just a little further to see my reactions. This is how the conversation went:

Mommy: " Campbell, please do not jump on the furniture"
Campbell: "Mommy, BE QUIET!!"
Mommy: "Campbell, it is not polite to tell mommy to be quiet. You will go to time out if you say that one more time."
Campbell: "Mommy, BE LOUD!!"

I just smiled and shook my head and asked Brent to help her get ready for bed. I have to admit that was pretty clever.

Kite Day

Yesterday we had so much fun at Kite Day. The weather was beautiful and Campbell used her good manners. Nana also offered to babysit Riley for us so we could give Campbell our undivided attention. Something she has been lacking in the past three months.

Fortunately, we were one of the first 1000 kids in the gate so Campbell received a free t-shirt. We saw some beautiful kites and witnessed some amazing tricks. However, one of the kites did make a crash landing in the food line. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

After everything was said and done, I believe Campbell's favorite part of the whole day was getting her picture made with the "Q Bear". The mascot from Q 99. Oh well, I just love seeing her happy.

Next year we will be sure and take a blanket to sit on and bring a picnic lunch. Unless you want to stand in the food line for a minimum of 30 minutes just to hear your daughter say, "I'm still hungry"......

Milestones

Riley did it!! She actually slept through the night without waking up crying for her pacifier. She woke up on her own around 7am this morning just laying in bed cooing.

Campbell is such a big girl. She is in the process of being potty trained. Yesterday after dinner she told Brent that she needed to go potty. She actually did #2 in the potty all by herself!!

I just love moments like these.......

Campbell's 3rd Birthday Party

OK...I know that I am putting this blog a little out of order. I do have a good excuse. We recently bought a new digtal camera and it took me a while to figure out how to upload the pictures to the computer. As you can see, I finally figured it out and now I can proudly show off the birthday cake I made for Campbell's birthday party on Saturday, April 7th. We had a small family gathering and everyone had a great time especially Campbell. She received so many gifts you would have thought it was Christmas all over again. The best present of all was her Dora bike. I'll be posting some shots of her riding the bike soon.

By the way....where's the warm weather??

Happy Easter!!!

3 Years Old

Campbell had her 3 year Doctor visit today. She absolutely refused to get on the scales so the nurse could record her weight. We realized that bribing wasn't doing us any good, so the nurse suggested that Campbell and I get on the scales together. I'm not going to share my weight , but Campbell weighed in at 30 pounds and is 37 3/4 inches tall. She is 50 % in weight and 75% in height. Her doctor said she was perfect! Of course, I already knew that!

Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt

We live in the greatest neighborhood. One of my neighbors got everyone together yesterday for our first annual Wedgwood Easter Egg Hunt. From the pictures, you can tell my daughters had a great time. Well at least Campbell did. Riley was just along for the ride.

Each plastic egg had a piece of chocolate in it. The first thing Campbell said when she woke up this morning was, "I want some candy". Spoken like a true female.

Play "themunseys.com-Jeopardy"

Category: "What's for dinner?"
Answer: Tonite, when this was on the Munseys' table, Campbell said the following blessing for our meal:

"Dear God,
thank you for our food...and friends...and family.
Amen
...and pepperoni"

say cheese!!!

sweat hawgs

tonight was just daddy and the girls eating together. It was 66 degrees here today, pretty hot, yet I'm not about to cut on the AC yet (see 'lectric bill blog below) ....at supper Campbell said "what's on you cheek, daddy?" I said I don't know and she touched just in front of my ear saying "your cheek is crying"....Little does she know she has been cursed with her daddy's sweat hawg gene. Maybe Riley will be spared, but Ms. Brent Jr. was certainly not.

25% rate hike in your 'lectric bill?

I have no idea as to the validity of the linked website below, but at the risk of a 25% increase, I'll give them my email address. The 25% hike in rates is valid - we even got a "you better get prepared" letter from AEP. Tell somebody you think a 25% hike is ridiculous by clicking here

Tater-tot's two month check-up

Riley had her 2 month checkup today. Everything looks as expected. She weighed in at 10 lbs. 2 oz. and is 23 1/2 inches long.

Tater-tot's one month check-up

Riley had her one month check up Monday, Feb 19th and she weighs 9 pounds and 5 ounces and is 21 1/2 inches long. Everything looks good and she got her first shot.

peanut butter might be "yucky"

tainted peanut butter - Peter Pan and Wal-mart's Great Value brands. Look for the number 2111* on the top of the lid. We had a jar that was part of the potentially tainted batch. Thankfully, no one has been effected.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/02/14/salmonella.outbreak.ap/index.html