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The Hanna Manual

Before we left on our trip to the U.K., I created a Hanna manual for Brad's mom. It came with complete instructions on Hanna's routine, her likes & dislikes... and even a translation key for her words...

cow = cat
guck = stuck
ogi  = yogurt

and so on...

But, it seems I returned to a different child. Recently I reread the manual and most of it is now out of date.  She has completely different words, cat = cat and cow = cow. She's learning her ABC's, sleeping in the big bed, crawling higher than before and occasionally peeing in the potty. YAY!

Witnessing her life, I"m reminded that the manuals we create for ourselves need to change as we do. There's never a dull moment in life. And we are never at the same exact place twice.

I love this about Hanna... although she sometimes give me a heart attack.

"Hanna, get down from your high chair!!!"

Runway

Don't you get the sense that Hanna could easily strut down a runway showing off the latest fashion? She has the look going on already!

My Daddy, My Guide

If I had to count the number of times in a day Hanna calls for her daddy, I'd need a few extra sets of fingers and toes.  They share the most precious bond... no doubt because Brad is an amazing father. Right from Hanna's birth, he was in there changing diapers, feeding and caring for her every need. Almost two years later, he's a constant guide -- teaching Hanna to pee in the potty, and eat his spicy chili and put on her shoes (not his)!

I don't think I could have asked for a better father for Hanna.

So, from Miss Hanna and mama, Happy Father's Day Brad!

We love you tons!

Pau-wah

Well, what do you know... Hanna and I seem to be on a first-name basis. The other day she stood at the top of the stairs and called down to me, "Pau-wah".

Did I just hear what I thought I heard? Yup, sure did, as she called for me again.

"Hanna, that's mama to you..." as I tried to make a serious face over top of my laughter! She's learning so quickly it's hard to keep up with her.

Mom's been busy

Want to see what my mom's been working on lately? It's called the 28-Day Adventure. You pick something to do each day for the next 28 days. It can be big or small. Just something that is fun and exciting. And she writes fancy words to inspire you.

She even built a website. I like the ladybug!

Check it out.

(Dad says mom's really smart.)

The 28-Day Adventure starts today. You can still join. It's FUN and FREE.

I'll think I'll just play for the next 28 days. What about you?

Love Miss Hanna.

Kids at heart

When do you think the last time was that Dido played on a teeter-totter? I'm guessing it's been a while. But, don't let the grey hair fool you. He's still a kid at heart...

Shocking, isn't it???

Baba let me have lots of fun too. We were VERY BUSY!

Oh, don't worry. We took care of things while you were gone. I watered the plants (and rocks), Baba and Dido cleaned and fixed things around the house... it was all good.