More talking

Hannah is talking more every day. She's starting to put two words together, and is adept at conveying what it is she wants, regardless of whether or not it's something she can have. Ice cream is a favorite word, but sometimes she'll settle for fruit. I love going places with her, and she just seems to soak it all in. She has two teeth left to finish coming in, and then she's all done for quite a while. She's such a joy to be around, I can't even say how glad I am that she's not a *typical* two year old. Maybe that's due to the language delay, or maybe it's just her personality. Only time will tell

Road Trip

We just got home from a great weekend in NJ with some friends. Hannah had a fabulous time playing and running around. And I had a fabulous time having adult conversation and eating ice cream with Laurie

The ER

Hannah's starting to feel better, but not before she got much MUCH worse. She ended up in the ER twice. Once on Saturday night, and once Sunday night. Both times they had to insert an IV and give her fluids because she was starting to get very dehydrated.

She is getting back to normal now. Eating a little, and drinking, even if it is under duress. The worst part is that the virus that made her so sick, is being compounded because she also has the same bad cold I have. The cough is terrible, but a little medicine set her right. Hopefully she'll get lots of rest and feel good enough to go visit Grampy and Mimi like we're supposed to Saturday.

Sick muffin

Apparently we've hit our first gross milestone. Hannah's pretty sick, and yesterday she threw up all over me, herself, and the kitchen floor. She's just a miserable pumpkin. She slept good last night, but has been laying on the sofa with her pillow and bunny since she got up at 7. Send us some get well soon thoughts for my poor muffin.

Birthday Again

Hannah's birthday party is tomorrow, and the last of the cupcakes are baking now. She is seemingly excited, though I can't really tell if she understands or not. We can coax her to say "birthday" but obviously "cupcake" required no coaxing at all.There will be lots of kids here, and lots of pictures I'm sure.

A New Update

Wow, time flies doesn't it? Hannah has close to 100 words now, and appears to add new ones every day. One of her favorite new foods is banana slices spread with peanut butter. She's trying hard to jump, and the harder she tries, the harder we laugh. Not at her, but she's so silly, it just makes you giggle.

Hannah enjoys playing in the snow, and lately we have enough of it for her to actually play. I don't enjoy taking her out, but Steven sure does. I think next to "daheeee" her favorite word is "Ree Ree" because she can always find her buddy Gary somewhere.

Party Time

My girl is such a charmer. She was such a fun kid this weekend. Not that she isn't always, but especially so after spending all that time in the car. She napped for about 15 minutes in Connecticut and was awake the entire rest of the day. She didn't cry or fuss as I expected, and was mostly fascinated with the car ride. She had a blast playing with Kieran's toys while she napped, and made herself right at home. We had such a fun visit with Jenn and Todd and Steven got an actual Philly cheesesteak sandwich, which he is now in love with. The party was fun, if a bit crazy and messy. I'm getting on planning a birthday party for Hannah now. So obviously I'll let you all know how that goes.