Lucy is loving summer time. So much so that she doesn't want to miss a second of it sleeping! This past month Will and I decided that it was time for Lucy to say goodbye to her crib and get a big girl bed. We figured the sleep issues couldn't get any worse, and she was really getting too big for her crib. So, we took the plunge and had a little ceremony as we took down her crib. Lucy was super excited and to help her take ownership of her new bed, we let her pick out some new sheets. She really wanted Elmo sheets, but all I could find were Elmo sheets for a Toddler bed, and not a Twin sized bed. She settled for polka dots, and seems to be happy with them. She doesn't wake up in the middle of the night anymore for us to fix her blankies, as she can do it herself now in the big girl bed. However, she has been having some major anxieties regarding loud noises, and wakes us up if she hears the toilet flush, a motorcycle go by, baby sister crying or heaven forbid - fireworks or thunderstorms. A couple of nights ago we were up literally from 12:30 to 5:30 as we rode out a thunderstorm with Lucy who screamed at the top of her lungs each time it thundered. We weathered through it though, and Will and I have been obsessively watching the forecast to brace ourselves for the next storm. Here Lucy is below saying goodbye to her crib, and enjoying her first snuggle in her new bed.
This past month we have been teaching Lucy manners to lessen her likeness to a neanderthal and move her towards a well adjusted little citizen. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother, but then other times her sweet little unsolicited pleases and thank yous catch me pleasantly by surprise and I am reminded of the end goal. Some of Lucy's other phrases that have put a smile on my face this past month include:
-"Are you talkin' 'bout me, mama?" This is asked anytime Will and I are having a conversation that doesn't involve her.
-When eagerly anticipating a visit from her Aunt Jane, Lucy kept asking over and over again where Aunt Jane was, and I would respond with "she's coming". Finally, Lucy asked me: "She's comin' round the mountain mama?"
-After Will, Emma or I do something Lucy likes, Lucy will tell us "Good job."
-"Can I get some air back here?" is asked each time we get in the car.
-Nine times out of ten Lucy now calls Will by his first name instead of Dada. Will likens it to feeling like he is my boyfriend, not Lucy's father and feels rather hurt. Lucy isn't doing it to be spiteful however, and cannot wrap her mind around our request to call Will Dada as after all "his name is Will!"
We've had a large crop of strawberries and black caps (think black raspberries) this past month in our garden and in the woods by our house. Lucy has become an expert berry picker and we have enjoyed reading the book "Jamberry" over and over again. We have also made a ton of strawberry and blackberry syrups and jams which Lucy enjoys eating on her pancakes and also rolled up in a tortilla with peanut butter.
We received some relief this month with the installation of a backyard fence and some window air conditioners. These simultaneous events have allowed us to enjoy our summer so much more. When playing outside now, we no longer have to worry about Lucy running into the street and can even sit down in a lawn chair and just watch Lucy play instead of always having to be two steps behind her. The air conditioners have put me in a much better mood as I am no longer hot and cranky, and has even lessened some of the outdoor noise that has been keeping Lucy awake at night (although unfortunately not thunder!).
Lucy has grown several inches this summer and is just under three feet now. Apparently this is the sweet spot of height as she can now open exterior doors and the refrigerator. I am dreading our electric bill for this coming month, as I keep finding the fridge door hanging wide open.
This past month my brother Mike and his wife Jenna had a baby girl, Ellen and she is Lucy's and Emma's first and only cousin. We were super excited to meet little Ellen and can't wait to watch the three girls grow up together. In case there is some confusion, Simone is the 'baby' between Lucy and Emma in the above picture. Below is my sweet niece Ellen with her mama and Lucy.
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