Free Advice

Yesterday when I was out shopping a woman was asking me about the kids and how far apart they are. It turned out she also has two kids 20 months apart a few months younger than Oran and Lucy. She must have felt an instant connection to me. She starts asking what Oran is doing and if we have started potty training. I say I have been kind of lazy with it. Out of nowhere another woman joins our conversation. Here comes the free advice! She starts telling both of us that we should wait a few months until it is warmer before we start training. She said it will be so easy... all we need to do is potty train them outside. She swore by it. Just let them pee and poo where ever they want outside. She said I would be amazed at how fast they figure it out. After that she said the transition to the toilet is really simple. I didn't have any response, the other woman actually seemed interested. I guess I do live in Kentucky. What do you guys think?

"Juggle, Mom!"

Oran is really growing up. He is talking all the time. Oran is fascinated with numbers (wonder where he gets that from) he counts everything and is really into people's ages. Here is one of our recent conversations.

Oran: Juggle, Mom! (He tosses me three balls.)
Me: I don't know how to juggle.
Oran: Do it. Juggle.
Me: Daddy knows how to juggle.
Oran: Daddy at work. Juggle, Mom!
Me: Okay. (I take two of the balls and kind of toss them back and forth.)
Oran: Nope. Nope. Threeee balls, Mom! Juggle!
Me: You will have to wait for Dad or you could try it.
Oran: Oh! (He takes the three balls back, holds them over his head and drops them.)

EaSTeR

We had a fabulous Easter weekend! We had lots of sunny weather so we were able to spend some time outside. We spent all of Saturday with some wonderful friends. Oran loved decorating eggs, hunting for eggs and playing with their kids. Lucy was napping during the egg hunt but loved playing with Oran's empty plastic eggs when she got up.

Nine Months and First Pigtails

Lucy is a busy little girl. She has crawling down and is close to pulling herself up. She loves to explore and is fascinated when she finds the tile or laminate floor. Lucy is a very independent eater; she insists on feeding herself. Her favorites include scrambled egg yolk, chicken, string cheese, yogurt, green beans, broccoli, strawberries, apples and peaches. She loves playing with Oran, especially cars. We love all of her animated expressions.

Nine Month Stats:
Lucy
weight: 18 pounds 11.6 ounces
height: 27.25 inches
Oran
weight: 18 pounds 6 ounces
height: 28 inches