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Happy Day!

Although last night wasn't so good (Olivia threw up EVERYWHERE after eating some vanilla frozen yogurt-- and we're not talking about spit up here!!!), today has been awesome.

The day started out with Olivia helping me dress her. She wanted to put on her socks and shoes, although she really had no idea how they went on, but she seemed very proud when I made a fuss over how clever she was for trying!

Then, twice today, she pointed to herself and proudly said, "BABY!" I'm so excited about all the words she's saying. She's so verbal, although not so advanced when it comes to physical milestones. I don't see her walking in the next month. But anyway, last week, she said "bah-woo" and pointed to the balloon. She loves balloons, so much so that we have to have one floating around at all times. She loves hitting them!

We've also been working on "pat your fat tummy." We haven't quite established exactly where the tummy is. She seems to think it's any region in the mid-section and often smacks me in the boob when I tell her to pat Mommy's tummy.

So, yesterday, MF and I went to a twice-a-year consignment sale in the hopes of snagging some good deals. We really didn't find much (well, MF did) but I didn't see anything I liked. I did buy one of those play kitchens for a good deal, but what I really wanted was a jogging stroller since the lady who offered me hers now thinks her hubby tossed it a while back. I also hoped to find a shopping cart cover and some Robeez. No such luck. Well, afterwards, I headed over to local consignment shop and found a shopping cart cover there, and a used jogging stroller for $60. It was an Instep, and I want a Jeep. They were about to close, so I left and decided to think about it. Well, after considering our lack of finances (and the fact that I had $50 in b-day money and I wouldn't have to put much more towards it), I decided to go for it. I shouldn't be picky when we are so broke! BTW, please pray for James. He's looking for a new job that pays more. I know he's worth more than he makes. He made twice this in Maryland, and the cost of living isn't THAT different. Anyway, I went back today and bought the used one. I felt a little sad not having the one I wanted, but when the lady behind me said how much she liked the one I was buying and that she had the same one, I knew I was making the right choice. Can't wait for stroller exercise in the morning at the park!!!

This evening, James is working his resume and I'm meeting my friend B and his man for coffee. Oh, and then Grey's is on! Yippeee! Oh, and did I mention is 75 oand GORGEOUS out??

** Edited to add: What??!? No Grey's? I missed the end of the episode 2 weeks ago, and so now I'm confused why there haven't been any new episodes the last two weeks!!!

Posted by Hannah at March 8, 2007 03:50 PM