I need to start recording this stuff, because the day will come when I inevitably forget it all.

Story 1:

Last night, Kevin left out a box of Lemonheads on a side-table in our living room. I didn't notice them this morning, sitting there, otherwise I would have put them away. Lily, being Lily, decided she needed to touch and shake the brightly-colored box; you know, see what it could do. The top of the box was open, so Lemonheads went flying everywhere as she shook the box with the sort of enthusiastic fervor reserved for stuff that makes a loud, satisfying shaking clatter. Lemonheads flew everywhere, rolling and bouncing across our hardwood floor. I frantically ran around, picking up the candies, lest she grab one and pop it in her mouth. I thought I'd gotten them all, but lo, I noticed that she'd popped two into her mouth. Caius was napping, so I didn't want her to start screaming if I dug them out with my finger. So, I just watched her suck the Lemonheads, knowing she'd want them out of her mouth once she hit the sour part. I was sitting a few feet away, on the floor, watching when she spit them out on the floor. She calmly bent over, picked them up, and trotted over to me with an "Eh! Eh!" and placed the sticky candy balls in my hand, and walked on. She had other things to do.

Story 2:

Later, I was thumbing through the grocery ad, trying to put together some good coupon scenarios (and boy did I! $165 worth of groceries for $67 thankyouverymuch). I was licking the tip of my finger to turn the page -- I know, gross, but it was my ad, and newspaper sticks together. Anyway, Lily walked over and plopped into my lap, licked her finger and touched it to the page. Then she did it again. It amused me; she didn't try to turn the page, just got the licking part down.

Anyway, that's all I'm good for right now! Lily stories! I'll post a picture tomorrow.

Love!

Here's a short 8-second clip of Lily's new skills. Not only is she taking steps, she's already figured out how to stand up and pivot around. I had no idea it goes this fast! For those who asked, here it is. (Sorry for the background noise, we were watching some "Burn Notice.")

gave me the idea of doing a month-by-month post showing Lily's growth over the past year. I thought it was a great idea, so here is a 12-month picture post. (I made them pretty small so it shouldn't take too long to load!)



I tried to pick ones that showed growth and development and such, but hey, some of them are just cute. Thanks for sharing this first year with us!

Just born!




1 Month



2 Months



3 Months



4 Months



5 Months



6 Months



7 Months



8 Months



9 Months



10 Months



11 Months



12 Months

She's almost 1, folks, in just a few weeks. Thought I might trouble you with some photos.

Holding herself up and scootching all around...




Slightly blurry full-body shot from the other day...

Just a bit ago, Lily was chewing on a container of Airbourne. Chewing, since she is teething, is a favorite past-time nowadays. I was sitting on the floor, legs crossed, with my hands resting on my knees. Momentarily distracted by a Jimmy Kimmel interview on television (Ellen makes me giggle; sometimes I tune in), I didn't notice her place the container in my hand. It almost didn't register in my mind, but then I realized that I was now holding the container. She had put it in my hand, without any prompting from me. I can't recall her giving anything to me with prompting, which is why it surprised me so. Then I gave it back to her, and she did it again.

So, yeah, it's the little things that make raising a little one so fun, I think. I wouldn't have believed anyone that told me this is the sort of thing that would bring me the most delight.

That's all for now. Soon I will be posting thoughts on Lost, since Kevin and I are almost to season 4 now.

More later!

It's that time again, where I post some pictures. I think I've been doing it about once per month, give-or-take, so here's your update, all those who are interested.



Sitting up on her own!



She loved the Apple Store, big-time.



Is there any resemblance? I don't see it at all.



She is quite adept at banging on this saucer with her toys.



GIANT HEAD (also taken during her first plane ride).