Reciting Books

For some reason Paulie and I almost always push our time out running errands beyond Lucy's limit. There's always just one more thing to get done while we're out. As a result, we usually have a crying, tired, fussy Lucy on the way home. If she's not too worn out, playing Viva la Vida by Coldplay will usually quiet her down. Her Uncle Joe used to sing this to her on our vacation this past summer to stop her from crying. She must remember because it usually still works! 

But, sometimes even Coldplay can't calm Lucy. That's when Paulie and I start reciting her favorite books that we read her at home. (Peek-A Who?, Where is Baby's Belly Button, Grow Up!, Just Like Daddy- - These work like a charm!) Sometimes we alternate reciting books, and sometimes we do it cooperatively. The trick is to recite them in the exact voice you read them in. After finishing one recitation, you've got about 15 seconds until the crying starts back up. Then you move right in to the next story.  These recitations can usually last from about Herndon and West until we get home. If the crying starts before that point, and all four books have already been recited,  you kind of have to start reciting them again in crazier voices to keep her attention. By them time we get to our neighborhood, I'm sure our neighbors hear crazy noises coming from our car. But at least they can't hear crying! 

Socks, Socks, Socks

One of Lucy's newest obsessions is to take her socks off and put them in her mouth. It doesn't matter where we are, how long her socks are, or how cold it is outside, she always takes the socks off. Luckily, Chelsey was able to catch it on video a few weeks ago. If only we could catch all of her cute habits on video.

Lucy's 1st Election

Lucy took part in her first election today! She was bundled up in her car seat and very content to just watch everyone as we waited in line to vote. She had a brief episode of making her loud, grunting sound repeatedly to show that boredom was beginning to set in, but luckily daddy was able to distract her with some fancy rocking skills!

Lucy the Ladybug!

Lucy's first Halloween was so fun! Her Grandmommy mailed her her first costume, a cute little ladybug outfit! It had been sitting on her bookshelf all washed and ready to be worn for her first Halloween. We packed it up and headed to our friend's house for a yummy dinner before trick-or-treating. Once dinner was over and it was time to get going, we put on Lucy's costume. I really think she knew she was finally putting on her outfit like the other kids had on. She started kicking her legs and waving her arms and got the biggest smile on her face! So cute!!! We got her loaded in her stroller and headed out with the mass of parents and strollers trying to keep up with the kids racing door to door. Lucy had such a blast. She loved looking at all the Halloween decorations and interacting with all the kids. She definitely has her dad's social personality! She didn't get to bed until almost midnight. I'm sure she had lots of happy, ladybug dreams!







So Lucy is definitely growing up in one of the dorkiest families around. I'm sure she'll learn to appreciate it one day! We'll have to get Lucy some matching Vans soon so she can fit right in!