The Ella & Lily Report

The girls are growing up so fast. Lily is over fifteen pounds now and we just started her on a little bit of baby food this week. She's still getting used to it. Andrew has taken to calling her "Squeaker" because she makes this really obnoxious noise with her voice that is sort of a cross between a cry and a scream. And I believe she just likes to make the noise because its fun, not because she needs anything or is upset. But its not a particularly pleasing sound for the rest of the household so lets hope she grows out of that one fast. She has inherited the "Comande Leg Kick". If you go to a function on Andrew's mom's side of the family, you'll notice half the room will have their legs crossed and one kicking. Well, Lily doesn't have her legs crossed yet, but every time she is on the floor on her belly, her left leg is constantly tapping the floor. And its almost rhythmic. She is still not completely sleeping through the night, however, she is sleeping flat all the time. And wakes up at predictable times and is easy to put back to sleep. So we can't complain too much, except that we wish she wouldn't need that middle of the night feeding. And last but not least, she is just about sitting up on her own unsupported.

Ella is saying a lot more these days. She has started saying "Where'd it go?" and "There it is." As well as, "Bye. See you." "Doree and E-O"(Dory & Nemo). And "eez" is please. She can also give you an entire rendition of the Little Einsteins theme song, "Tomorrow" and "Hard Knock Life" from Annie, and beat her chest and do a Tarzan impression. Okay, okay, yes, she watches too much television, but how cute is that! She is galloping (Yes, Ms. Gortenburg, no worries. She'll be able to go to kindergarten and gallop). ;-) And coasting around the house on her trike. She hasn't quite figured out the pedals yet.

And both girls are great at sharing and love each other! If you take a look at the new pictures, there are some adorable ones of them together, holding hands, hugging, and looking at each other. So cute to see them bond.