Happy Valentine's Day!!

What's new?   Let's see....E's not taking to the milk in the sippy cup well.   We have been trying to transition him from the bottle to the cup so he won't use the bottle by 1 year old (or shortly thereafter).   Evan is finding it amusing to feed his food to me.   He smiles every time he puts his hand to my mouth with food in it to feed me.  He laughs.   He continues to say 'mama' and 'dada'  along with other nonsense babbling.   He has associated 'dada' with waving hi and bye.   It's hysterical.   I'll be changing E's diaper on the changing table and say 'dada' and he will just wave, even though Dave isn't home.

I attended a pediatric dental presentation on Wednesday night at Growing Smiles.  The presentation was hosted for our Big City Babies play group.  We had a nice turn out and a fun time.  All the moms were pleased with the information, tips, and friendly atmosphere.  Starting Thursday, Ev was brushing his teeth 2 times a day.  So far he likes it.  We'll see how long that lasts.   Right now he is digging the strawberry flavored toothpaste.  He'd rather suck all the flavor out of the toothbrush before brushing.   I modeled how to brush his teeth and he smiled, then tired it himself.   After he's done brushing (with my help of course) I give him a high five!

Thursday was our Valentine's Day party at Fantasy Kingdom!  It was fun!   A few new Big City Babies members attended, including a couple stay-at-home-dads.   The kids played in the tunnels, cars, and in the kiddies under 2 area while we chatted.

On Friday we went to a make up Bubbles music class.   The instructor wasn't as great as our regular Thursday music class, but at least we got to sing, dance and tumble at open play.

Yesterday we went to Family Grounds with Daddy to play.   It was very crowded but a great time as usual :)   After E's afternoon nap we headed to Bubbles for a Sweetheart Soiree Open Play and Music Time.   Just the perfect place to spend with out little Valentine.  

Today our friends, Tyler, Jen and Steve came over to watch the Illini game.   I made homemade chili and we relaxed while the Tyler and Evan played.   A perfect Sunday activity.