Master "Pee"

Dear Momma,

I am writing to clarify about our little "incident" this morning. You see, I understand that you thought my need to relieve myself dissipated after you removed my supremely soggy diaper. Also, I am eternally grateful to you for allowing me to be naked and free for more than just bath time. I cannot express to you the joy that filled my soul when you placed my bare-bottomed body in the crib while you filled the tub. I didn't mean to upset you either. What does that gaspy sound mean anyway? And why did you say all of my names like that?? I've never heard you use all my names together before. Anyway, I'm sorry.

Nellianne.

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Dear Sesame,

Mommy made that gaspy sound because she didn't know little girls had such peeing capabilities. I didn't realize that a little girl could crawl over to the crib slats, sit up, stick her little legs through the bars, and urinate - leaving the crib sheet, dust ruffle, wall and crib slats soaked in tiny, little girl potty. Mommy was shocked. Mommy was dismayed. And Mommy couldn't help but laugh a little in her head. Anyway, you won't be naked in your crib anytime soon. I'm sorry too.

Mommy.

And the Faces Continue...

Remember when I posted the video slideshow of my "facemaker and stretcher extraordinaire"? Well...She's still makin' faces...

Just call me Nellie "Scrunchy Nose" Sesame.

Oh. And there have been other new developments. She's now a TOTAL blanket baby. LOVES the Nonnie Blankie. MUST have the Nonnie blankie to sleep To eat. To crawl. To play. To have a diaper changed. Pretty much we fall apart without the Nonnie blankie.

This is how we love the Nonnie blankie.

Also, this charming lady now has a vocabulary beyond "uagggggggh aaaaaaaah " She can say "hi" "Momma" and the newly aquired, "uh-oh." :) Yeah...Momma's pretty clumsy around here. :)

Posted both because husband's favorite is in color...and mine is black and white. Shock. Dismay.

Blog Changes...

Okay...so I'm teaching myself before the Photoshop Trial disappears to create banners, backgrounds and signatures. What do you all think of the banner at the top?? The signature at the bottom??? Do you like Dark or Light backgrounds?? Let me know what's easier to read. I've made a background but can't get the html coding to cooperate. For those of you newer to the blogging world (Nonnie, Pawpaw, Grandma, Pop, Aunt Beky - I'm talking to you!!), let me know what you think by clicking on the comments link at the bottom of this post. You can fill out the form to the right and let me know. Just say you are an anonymous user.

Drivin' Home

I dropped Sesame off at Yia Yia's house (my mom, aka grandma to Sesame) about a half hour/hour ago to get some work done at home. It's taking the entire time to dump some video so I can start working on the editing part. Wish I would've thought to do that earlier this morning! Anyway...

As I drove home I noticed negative thoughts brewing in my brain. Nothing too hideous, just negative thoughts. Something like:" Oh we have so much to do....Why can't we just stay home...Why would we commit to so much at once...I'm so tired...The laundry will never all be done...The dog smells like tuna..." You get the point. Then I was struck with the realization that I was Queen of Sourville. "Why!? What is going on with me today!?" I thought. (And yes...I thought out loud.)

The realization number 5, 239 happened. I hadn't opened my Bible. I hadn't read a single verse. I tried to think of a verse I had memorized to ponder on and immediately had a negative reazction: "I've only ever memorized two or three verse...what's the point in repeating them to myself." Then the Lord felt it was time to hit me over the head with a broomstick. A flood of verses popped into my head that I didn't even know I knew. I might not have known where to find them in the Word, but I KNEW they were in there.

It was just a reminder for me - a reminder of the power of the Lord and our cries to Him. He is amazing and when we truly realize we need His Word, even if it's not within arms reach, or we don't think we have the time, He will provide you with pieces of the Bible. He will bless you with His Spirit and cover you in His grace. All you have to do is ask. Or, in my case, say Lord I don't know any verses. :)

Morning Baby...

I'm at the computer (the room next to Sesame's) editing some photos and checking up on some email. From the room next to me I hear:

Happy-screamy sounds.

High-pitched shrieks of joy.

Tiny hands slapping on thick wooden rails.

Too-long nails scratching at Dr. Seuss characters on a bed sheet.

Plump feet scrambling to crawl around.

Coos and oohs and aahs.

Blankets fluffing around and crunmpling together.

And "hi."

:)

I Learned Something Today...

It's not impossible to teach yourself how to imbed video into a blog! :)

From My Videos

P. S. I'll try and learn how to load better quality video!

July 22, 2009

July twenty second

two thousand and nine

Momma and Nellie

were feelin' so fine

Nellie played with her toys

and rode in the swing

The rolled on the floor

a bell she did ring.

What's this that did happen

on such a fine day?

Did little Nellianne

run out of things to play?

She lifted her bottom

and tried to push forward

But it was no use

she was just still ignored

Perhaps some tissue paper

will provide her fun

as it crinkles and crunches

under her thumbs

Or maybe the paper

is more of a blast

when it's spread open wide

and in your face is smashed

Or perhaps a small piece

torn and placed 'tween the lips

will recall hints of carrots

or sweet potato dip

Then there's the moment

when one does get caught

and surrenders the paper

to be lost and forgot

But no fear little Nellie

there's plenty to do

Momma has toys

like a lamb and a shoe

Then again you could always

roll around on the ground

pick up a book

and in a blanket be bound

Now it is time

for Sesame to sleep

to drift and dream

far off in the deep