she knows...

Lucy has this amazing ability to know when we have something to do. On a typical day at the Whittemore house her naps usually last 1-2 hours, but never any longer than that. On the days that we have to be somewhere in the afternoon, like to the airport to pick up Jon, she will take her sweet time waking up. She took a three hour nap during this picture shoot! I couldn't believe it! Stinker!

Mally's quilt top

Lucy and I made a trip to our favorite store today, Ben Franklin Crafts. That is the best store ever! They have an amazing fabric and yarn selection and they are always  willing to help. LOVE them. Anyway, after browsing through all of the aisles and hearing "pretty!" from Goose in the cart, I found this gem in the fabric department. Precut 5x5 inch squares of super cute fabric for $9! We couldn't pass it up. I thought I would just do a simple nine patch, but after talking to my mom, we decided to do the disappearing nine patch. I'm so proud of how the corners lined up. I do have one flaw in the top, but considering its busyness, I'm sure no one will notice. (at least I hope not!) I'm not sure what I will back it with yet. I'm thinking a light yellow....

Concert

Last week I won tickets to a concert. It was the 1990s boy band Hanson! It just so happened to coincide with Jon's day off, so I called my friend Kate and we were off. Lucy stayed at home with Jon and I hit the town. It was so nice to get out of the house and do something with other adults. I hope we can find a sitter soon so we can both go out at the same time!

Throughout the whole show, I was wondering how Lucy was doing. It was the first night of the bedtime routine without me. I was confident in Jon's abilities, but it was still rough. It was a piece of cake for Goose! When I got home at midnight everyone was snug in their own beds snoring up a storm.

Breaking News....

LUCY

PEED

IN

THE

POTTY!!!!

This might just be my favorite day ever! We got up and talked about potty use, and she actually went! She did it!! She did it!! She did it!! I am quite the proud mom today, and if I wasn't so short on time leaving the house this morning, I might have painted a HUGE sign to hang on our house that says.. "EVERY Whittemore in THIS house knows how to use the BIG GIRL POTTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

(not even kidding...)

Update on the girls...

Lucy got a very special package in the mail last week! It was a package of goodies from her cousin Lizzie! There were several frilly dresses and a great mix of books and toys. We spent all afternoon ooooh-ing and ahhh-ing over the items. This dress was Lucy's favorite. She stood in front of the mirror and twirled for the better part of the afternoon. She is just the best!

She is getting quite the vocabulary. She will tell you what she wants and expects immediate gratification. Her latest words have been: "I know, I know" (when I tell her to be careful), and "MINE!!" The last word could have waited a few more months, but she picked up on that one right away.

Mallory is continuing to grow and grow. She is making herself known by more powerful kicks and punches. It still amazes me that there is another life inside of me. We have an appointment on Wednesday, and I'm eager to hear her little heart beat again and get a definite due date! According to my last ultrasound, I am around 20 weeks, and she'll be here around Christmas!