The Amelioration: August 2007

August 29, 2007

It's my first birthday today. Mom and Dad sang to me and I had cake for the first time. It was made of my favorite food, bananas, but the flowers were so yummy it's all I wanted to eat. When Dad came home, we had a little party, but they kept taking my picture and that made me shy. I got a baby doll stroller so now I can push that instead of chairs, and a toy telephone that makes lots of noises. It makes me laugh every time I play with it. I got so many other things, but I am so tuckered out, I am falling asleep on dad's lap. Is this what sugar does to me???

August 23, 2007

Getting Ready for Church

I can brush my hair and my teeth all by myself now.

August 22, 2007

Look at How I am Walking Now

This is a much better video of my walking skills.

Hiking in Malibu Canyon

A few weeks ago we went hiking in Malibu Canyon. There is a waterfall and you are supposed to be able to see the ocean from the trail but the trail was eroded and we ended up hiking the whole way with 2 bus loads of Asian tourists. We ended up waiting in line to see the waterfall and never got to see the ocean. I didn't mind, because so many people stop to tell me I'm cute and dad carried me the whole way. I showed him my thanks by tickling his neck and patting his back for encouragement. I got to eat nectarines and chew on the Camelbak end.

Summer in the Park

This summer we went to see movies in the park that Unky Jim is in charge of. This week we saw the Wizard of Oz and there was a witch running around and I got to blow bubbles. I didn't think it was scary, just weird. I like going because I get to be outside and I get to have chicken and lots of snacks while we watch. I always try to drink Uncle Shawn's soda and he thinks it's so funny.

Does this dress make me look fat??

Mom and I were playing dress up again. I love this dress so much I wouldn't take it off. Who says you can't look glamorous all the time?

ZZzzzZZZzzzz....................

Now that I am walking, I can hardly stay awake for lunch. I am so exhausted, just let me sleep for a little longer.

August 3, 2007

Videos!!!

Check it out, this is me walking (and screaming) and stickin' banana's on my head. Banana's are kinda my favorite food, or as I call them anananananananana's. Although kidney beans are pretty high on my list too.

Some great things Amelia says (and Ben too now)

Amelia getting dressed and I hand her a pair of army green shorts she has had and worn forever. She explains why she can't bear to wear them anymore, "Well, green is just not my best color." We compromised and passed them down to Ben. (they were boys shorts to begin with so don't worry folks)
He also said once, "mmm you smell like a hot dog". It's hard not to think I have an odor problem.
While getting into a smelly elevator Ben plugs his nose and says, "It smells bad in here. Like you." me,"like who??" walk over to me and touches my leg, "like YOU!" so sad.
After ending a call with Phil to see if he wanted to meet us for lunch at our favorite hamburger joint, the Habit, I told Amelia that he was busy and I wasn't sure if he could come. She says, "I'm going to call dad and tell him he's not busy"
During one of a hundred total meltdowns I asked her why she was crying: "I don't like to sleep because I am so tired" That answer was absolutely correct!!!
In a prayer tonight, "please bless I went on a walk, no I didn't go on a walk, yes I did" (we walked and she sat in the stroller, so I think that is why she was confused as to whether she walked or not)
I don't need anymore patience. I'm all done.
Amelia came out in tears after I shabbily put her to bed with no song, kiss and hug. She says exasperatedly to me, "You just left me"
Can I eat this garbage? (referring to a cupcake wrapper and the cake that was stuck to it)
I'm bleeding for band aids
A: Can I have a cookie? V: No A: Mom, you say YES
I bought a scratch at the zoo today. See it. Right here on my body. (showing a scratch from a fall down some stairs)
While playing I pretended I was going to sit on her and she says,"nope, too fat"
(Explaining why her baby is in my bed) My baby's freakin' out. She needs to settle down.
(to Ben) Hey little weirdo. (mom to A) Hey, that's not nice to call him that. (Amelia to Ben again) Hey, grumpy boy. (mom) Amelia, that's not his name. (Amelia) Hey buddy boy. (Fine)
Dad's name is Philip. I'm a tell dad his name is Philip.
Mom, Am I driving you nuts?

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