Out of the Mouth of Our Babe

So, it’s no lie that we have a pretty extraordinary cat.  Whether we’re talking about size or personality!  Sweet Oslo has always been a “pack cat” – more of a dog really.  He’d rather be with everyone – to a fault, at times.  But he is so fantastic with abi.  We couldn’t ask for a better kitty for her.  He is patient (until he gives her the “all done, thank you” sound – which she is quite talented at evoking AND thankfully pays attention to it!), and really does seem to enjoy her too!

(Pictures, at random…just a taste of our silly cat-dog – and what he puts up with!)

So, here’s the latest in our abi-isms.

Scene: we’re all hanging out, and Oslo is trying desperately to lie on my belly.  He is quite confused at its size right now.  And I’ve never been one to love him being up in my face (although he does try very hard!) – so especially when I’m preggo – Oslo is usually confined to snuggling with my legs and feet.

“Oslo, you can’t lie on momma right now because she has a baby in her belly.  But, you can lie on me though.  I no have a baby in my tummy”

And he did.  Too cute.  Now Abi doesn’t understand why he doesn’t always desire to snuggle on her.

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Scene: Donald is playfully teasing Oslo – and encourages Abi to tickle Oslo.  Donald would have gotten a scratch (or the infamous ‘all done, thank you’ – but not Abi, she just got a weird look from the kitty and a very indignant “walk away.”  Her response…

“Oslo, it’s just a game.”

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Our big boy trying to get into the recycling cabinet…

 

 

Oh, what a beauty…

And we stand excited for the little girl that she is and the darling that she is turning into.  We wait to see how our two little wallaces will love one another and form such a special bond.  Her zest, laugh, emotions (can be crazy at times in the life of a 2 year old!), tenderness, creativity, and genuine nature make it SUCH a humbling and rewarding blessing to parent her.  We are thankful for this little/big bundle!

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Out Of the Mouth of Our Babe / Salon 6789

The ‘Out Of the Mouth of Our Babe’ idea – well, us parents just think that our kiddos are hilarious and sensitive and brilliant and thoughtful and many other combinations all at the same time, yes?!  I’ve been advised by many a mom-friend to keep track of these little wonders that they utter.  Because simply: we forget.  I have a little journal, but I thought it’d be fun to blog as well.  So, roll your eyes if you please.  There are going to be many an abi-ism a-comin’!

“Momma, that candle is very beautiful.”  (She loves the word beautiful, I smile) “Let’s sing Happy Birthday and I blow it out.”

 

Where is this salon 6-7-8-9 you ask?  Oh, that’s just the name that Abi chose for her little hair parlor that we had operating tonight.  (I don’t know where it came from, but I laughed out loud when she said it!)  Thursdays always contain so many emotions for me.  I am excited to be at the Zoo.  I miss my Abi something awful.  I am tired and thus ready for the little love bug to head to bed.  I am sad to have missed her day, so I keep her up late.  Oh, being a woman! 

Tonight we decided to fix each other’s hair.  We talked about how divine it felt to have someone comb your hair.  We made silly hair-do’s.  We laughed.  At one point, I was giggling thinking how very “mom and little girl” these precious moments were.  And I just sat there on that sweet pink rug being thankful.  Because it’s pretty darn awesome to have those idyllic moments with your baby.  I just love her.

Upon Abi doing her hair – and my hair.  I’m not going to lie either, having her brush my hair felt amazing!

From her view – she’s so funny.  She told me to “be happy” , “now be sad”, “now be silly mommy.”  Maybe a photographer in the making??

Out Of the Mouth of Our Babe

Setting: Donald & Abi playing in the main room.

Abi: “Daddy, you’re the best daddy ever.”

Tear.  Smile.  All of the above.  We are so humbled and undeserving of this little gift.

(Can’t you just see this shot on a slide show in about 25 years!!)

Abi & the story of Goliath

So, we just had to post another one.  I still laugh out loud every time I watch the video of Abi (please see below).  She is too funny.  This particular morning’s story was David & Goliath.

Meet our Goliath:

(you understand why the Israelites were so afraid, just look at how intimidating he is!)

Abi played David (of course) – here is her sling:

And the release – she was freakishly good at this, oh yikes.

The end game – don’t mess with the people of God, Goliath.

And the hilarious sweetness.  (She’s saying, “My name is David, you stop messing with my people!”)