Thursday, May 20, 2010

10 Months Old!!

You amazing little thing! I can't believe you are already 10 months old. Weighing in at a healthy 18 lbs, you are in the 50th percentile for weight. Your height and head circumference are also in the 50th percentile. You are still rockin' a size 3 diaper and have moved into 12-18 month clothes.


You are fun-loving, HILARIOUS, and mean! You've got a flair for the dramatic, and you like to pick fights with others. You are definitely your mother's child. There's nothing I love more than to watch you hold your own against your big sister. You are going to be a DOOZIE in elementary school. I can just imagine those parent teacher conferences.... I plan to blame your Dad.


This month you learned some of life's most important lessons...
  • Operating the remote control: You've learned to change the channel. You mostly like to do it during Mommy's Tuesday night line-up... usually changing the channel while Mommy has Deadliest Catch paused. Don't worry, I'll get you back.
  • Carbohydrates are good: We started you on solid foods, and you've begun what will be a life-long love of carbs. You definitely share my confusion about why people insist on serving vegetables. You can fish a piece of bread out of a pile of veggies, fruit, and meat with greater precision than a neurosurgeon must have.
  • Let's chat: Your language skills really took off this month. You've added, "Ite" (light), "Dank-doo" (Thank you), "Buh bye," and "Dada" is now "Daddy." You love to chat and don't let the fact that you only know a few words get in the way of a nice conversation. We talk a lot about the various "ites" in the house. You point them out and we discuss their lightness. I love it!
  • Dogs are noisy: You like to mimic the sound of a dog barking. When you hear it, you stop what you are doing and make a "wuf wuf" sound. Then, you're pretty proud of yourself.
  • Stand up for yourself: You started to pull up. Now, when you get really upset (mostly because you are spoiled), you make a point of getting on your feet before you really let the screaming loose.
Lila, I cannot believe it has already been 10 months since I first met you. I knew the moment I laid eyes on you that you were going to be something really special, and I have had such a great time watching you grow. You are amazing you gorgeous little girl.

Just another day Being Billingsley...

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Bring Your "A" Game People

Help me!! I'm trying to convince my favorite Aunt and Uncle in Nebraska to take the leap and move down here.

So, here goes...

Reason #1:

This is a picture of the weather they woke up to on Wednesday morning.


Here is a picture of the weather to which I awoke.


Reason #2:

This place...


Which serves up this delicious flavor...


Reason #3:

Well, of course there's these folks... they're kind of a big deal.



In the interest of full disclosure, I feel I must admit to the following objectionable features...

Governor Rick "The Idiot" Perry

Leslie Cochran... putting Austin on the map for homeless cross-dressers.


So, there you have it. Even with those two teeny-tiny-itsy-bitsy drawbacks, they should clearly move down here. (Having said that, I realize I will be to blame when/if they ever have to see Leslie wearing one of his thongs.)

Help me out. I know there are LOTS more reasons for them to make the move. Leave your thoughts in a comment.

Just another day trying to share this great state of ours and Being Billingsley...

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Is it just me, or is this kid REALLY cute?




Just another day Being Billingsley...

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Did you say banana?

Lila recently had her 9 month check-up, and she did great!

We learned that her language skills are great because she already has several "dedicated words." Meaning, she uses words to identify things and uses them in their correct context.

Her list includes, "Uh oh," "Mama," "Dada," "Nana," "Light," "Yay," "Pop pop" and as of yesterday evening, "Thank you." It's ridiculous. She's so darn cute.

Lila's doc also said it was time for her to start eating table foods. So, we've started to introduce her to diced fruits and veggies first. I think these pics tell a good story regarding her thoughts about bananas.

Curious...



Incredulous and overcome...


Disgusted and betrayed...


Pretty sure she's thinking of a few new words to use "in context" for the person who made her eat that nasty banana.

Just another day probably learning how to swear and Being Billingsley...