January 28, 2007

Short and Sweet Post

Olivia loves to imitate us, and lately, she seems to have taken a big interest in trying to care for herself. She started trying to brush her own hair a while back, but now she tries to powder herself after her bath, which we don't even do very often (my mom does it when she bathes Olivia). She also likes to rub her face when we put her ezcema lotion on. It's so cute!

I think the cutest thing though, hands down, would be something she did to me the other night. James and I were watching CSI in bed, and Olivia was laying between us, almost asleep, and James began carressing my arm. Olivia, who I thought was already asleep, leaned over, and started rubbing softly up and down my arm with her little hand, over and over again. And she looked at me, as if to say, "see Mommy? I can do it too!" It melted my heart!

Sorry for my absense these last few days. James hasn't had much homework this weekend, so we've been spending time together going for walks, watching movies, making chocolate chip pancakes, talking, etc.

Oh, and my grandma made it to Mexico! So excited for her!!!!

I have something personal to post later. It's something I've never talked about before for various reasons. So later, I will share, when I have the time to actually sit and type it out . . .

Posted by Hannah at January 28, 2007 01:07 PM
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Glad you are having a good weekend.

Posted by: Ani at January 28, 2007 01:47 PM

I can't wait to read your super secret post!

Posted by: Sara at January 28, 2007 02:37 PM

Sounds like you had a nice weekend with James! Olivia seems so sweet! I am sure that comes from having a sweet Mommy! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the nice comment! Olivia was actually one of our name choices but we couldn't think of a middle name that went with our last name so we went with Lani Elizabeth!

Posted by: Wendy at January 28, 2007 02:39 PM

oooh Amelia does that too- she started doing it to Lola (petting your arm is the sign for "gentle" or "pet", so we do it whenever Lola comes around) and now she pets everyone! Especially little kids!!!

I can't believe how much Olivia mimicks, that's so cool!! You gotta catch this stuff on video and share it with us!!

I am so excited for you personal post :)

Posted by: girl from florida at January 28, 2007 05:27 PM

that is so cute! i can't wait to read your personal post either. :)

Posted by: cady at January 28, 2007 06:07 PM

That's so cute about Olivia and also great you and James had time to spend together. :)

Posted by: Trace at January 28, 2007 06:55 PM