The Look

Most of you already know this, but Harper is very strong minded and for the most part, pretty vocal about what she wants. About 5 months ago, we started noticing that Harper used her eyes to communicate with us. For example, we would ask her to do something and she would give us "this look." Well, this look has become a daily staple in my home. It is not rare for me to hear "Um, Mom Harper's doing it again." It is very hard to take my child seriously, when she does this. I think I am annoying Aunt Martha because I keep sending the pictures to her. Luca has even adopted her own language with her eyes, "the puppy dog eyes."

When Harper looks at me like this all I can think of is "don't you tell me no." With Luca it's a different story.

Starving Toddlers

When it came time for the Bensings to move, every child in the neighborhood decided to help. I do not know what it is about an awesome yellow/orange truck but it drew quite a crowd. With the muscles of Martha/Moe/John/Rob and Dave we seemed to have a great crew. Prior to the big move, we were able to spend some time in Moe's garden and enjoy the wonderful weather. I'm sad Maureen moved farther away from us, after all it's about one block farther, how dare she.

WOW, it has been a bit long since we last updated you with our adventures. The Bond girls have been blessed with beautiful weather that has allowed us to spend a great deal of time outside. While our yard is not really grass, the girls could care less. They, like most children, have found fun in anything they can get their hands on. Justin commented to me the other day that our winter just passed us by and we did not miss it. Secretly, I think he misses the snow. Not so much of a secret, is that I did not. Luca and Harps are up to no good, however, Harper has learned a new phrase, much to Luca's dismay. Harper now says, "Sissy being naughty." We are looking forward to their grandparents coming to visit, I'm taking a work trip to Nashville and Mimi Chaput is even coming for a trip. We were blessed with the presence of Aunt Martha and Uncle John last week and hope to see Sarah and the kids soon too.

Where does the time go?

I posted a pic of Harps as a baby and a recent one as well, to go with my theme of this blog. Because many of you were worried that I would still be nursing Harper at her preschool graduation, I'm proud to announce that Harper has been weened with-not much emotional pain (a lot of physical pain) and success. I got to go away and spend the weekend with my sister's in Santa Barbara at a beuatiful Spa, while Justin did the dirty work. Don't worry ladies, he only got up with her a record 4+ times at night in her whole life, so he was long overdue, after 20 months. He did a great job and I am very grateful. Listening to a baby scream for her mama four times a night while she tries to chew on you, is not easy, for anyone......
So while she has moved on to better things-she has now entered the most excritiating phase of night terrors. Unlike Luca, Harper tries to grab things in her sleep, it's very bizarre. Thankfully, I know some triggers and I'm able to eliminate them from happening more than one every few weeks.
Luca Bear is now in the top story suite (of her new bunk bed) and Harper will join her soon enough.
The girls are growing like weeds and their vocabulary continues to make me laugh.