Monday, December 21, 2009
Train show!
Mike took Mack to the Novi train show. They had a great time checkin' things out.When they arrived, Mackenzie had the best view of the place, shoulder top!
Merry Christmas , Ben!
Grammy found matching T-shirts for Ben and Mackenzie. We got them together for an impromptu play date and photo session. Since the two of them never stop moving, this was the best picture we got out of about 20 attempts! Ben is about 2.5 months older than Mack and they play so well together!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Gingerbread house
Here are some photos of our family gingerbread house!
Mackenzie waiting for the festivities to begin. At this point, she has no clue what the fuss is
about:
Mike gluing the pieces together:
meanwhile, Mackenzie was sampling the decorations.
Mike and Mack decorating the house:
Helping mommy:
Cotton candy snow :
Finished product:
Sugar buzz:
Post sugar buzz:
Mackenzie waiting for the festivities to begin. At this point, she has no clue what the fuss is
about:
Mike gluing the pieces together:
meanwhile, Mackenzie was sampling the decorations.
Mike and Mack decorating the house:
Helping mommy:
Cotton candy snow :
Finished product:
Sugar buzz:
Post sugar buzz:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
I don't want....
Our little chatterbox doesn't quit! Her sentences are getting longer, her understanding greater and my patience a little thinner!
Music to our ears ( sarcasm noted?) Here are a few phrases Mackenzie has recently mastered.
- I don't want to
-Stop it, please ( she finally added the please! )
-I don't like that.
-No thanks.
My mom would probably remind me that I have it coming. She tells stories of me talking in full sentences around this age and how my "smart remarks" often left her speechless.
Truth be told, all of these phrases are born from our attempt to teach Mackenzie how to verbalize her feelings. While they sometimes come back to bite us, I am very grateful to hear actual words over unintelligible, high pitched screaming.
Music to our ears ( sarcasm noted?) Here are a few phrases Mackenzie has recently mastered.
- I don't want to
-Stop it, please ( she finally added the please! )
-I don't like that.
-No thanks.
My mom would probably remind me that I have it coming. She tells stories of me talking in full sentences around this age and how my "smart remarks" often left her speechless.
Truth be told, all of these phrases are born from our attempt to teach Mackenzie how to verbalize her feelings. While they sometimes come back to bite us, I am very grateful to hear actual words over unintelligible, high pitched screaming.
"TIME OUT!"
Mackenzie is a very easy going girl. She generally follows direction well and her temper tantrums ( still few and far between) don't last long. However, there have been times when the temptation was too great and Mackenzie broke a rule. Upon this occurance, Mackenzie is promptly pointed toward the direction of " time out" ( the corner nearest the front door in our leaving room- careful when you come in..hehe) where she sits for one minute. At which time, she is reminded of the offense which landed her in time out. She then says " I'm sorry" with a hug/kiss.
Even though her trips to "T.O" are infrequent, she sure got the hang of it quickly. Last week, I saw her standing near the tree: arm outstretched, finger ready for touching . Before she could actually touch the ornament, she saw me watching her and promptly, and in her best " mommy voice " said " Time out!" and marched herself to " T.O." When she arrived, she commanded herself to " Sit down!" and she sat. About half way through her time out, she said " I'm sorry!" And as I headed toward her to talk with her about things we can touch and things we can't, she said " Stand up! Hugs and Kisses!" Even today, a week later , she said " No touch Chris-tree. Time out!"
At least I know she's listening.
A sneaky picture I took of her in time out. She looks really distraught about being there, don't you think?
Even though her trips to "T.O" are infrequent, she sure got the hang of it quickly. Last week, I saw her standing near the tree: arm outstretched, finger ready for touching . Before she could actually touch the ornament, she saw me watching her and promptly, and in her best " mommy voice " said " Time out!" and marched herself to " T.O." When she arrived, she commanded herself to " Sit down!" and she sat. About half way through her time out, she said " I'm sorry!" And as I headed toward her to talk with her about things we can touch and things we can't, she said " Stand up! Hugs and Kisses!" Even today, a week later , she said " No touch Chris-tree. Time out!"
At least I know she's listening.
A sneaky picture I took of her in time out. She looks really distraught about being there, don't you think?
Sunday, December 6, 2009
She's a big kid now!..Kinda
Mackenzie saw a package of Elmo underwear that I have been saving for her and asked if she could wear them! While she kept them dry for about an hour and a half, she's still just exploring the idea of giving up diapers. She does tell us every time she needs to be changed now, though, which tells me it won't be long before Mackenzie's potty trained!
Cousin Leif
Mike's cousin, Leif , was in town for a short trip and we were very glad to be able to see him, most of all, Mackenzie!
Aunt Meg and Leif brought pork roast and Grammy made the "fixins" and we had an enjoyable meal. Grammy brought Mackenzie this "toddler sized" banana that she found at work. Cute, huh?
It didn't take very long for Mackenzie to warm up to Leif.
After the initial shyness wore off, she showed Leif and Aunt Meg her playroom where the gang played with Legos, danced and drew on the chalk board:
Mackenzie asked Leif to draw her latest favorite : A sad pickle.
Playing " lion kisses" was probably her favorite part:
Leif even read Mackenzie her favorite " Smell books" so that means he's on her list of favorites!
Aunt Meg and Leif brought pork roast and Grammy made the "fixins" and we had an enjoyable meal. Grammy brought Mackenzie this "toddler sized" banana that she found at work. Cute, huh?
It didn't take very long for Mackenzie to warm up to Leif.
After the initial shyness wore off, she showed Leif and Aunt Meg her playroom where the gang played with Legos, danced and drew on the chalk board:
Mackenzie asked Leif to draw her latest favorite : A sad pickle.
Playing " lion kisses" was probably her favorite part:
Leif even read Mackenzie her favorite " Smell books" so that means he's on her list of favorites!
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