And Now There Are Four: October 2019

Josie's 46/47 month stats: 43 lbs, 3'6" inches, 5T/6T in clothing, size 9.5/10 shoes

Josie's favorite books/songs: Halloween Scare in New Jersey; Here We Go, Inside Out Human Body

Josie's favorite movies/tv shows: Aladdin (live action), The Little Mermaid; Peppa Pig, Shimmer and Shine

We went to see the Little Mermaid summer musical at the Barton Springs Theatre with some friends and Josie thought the tap dancing seagulls led by Scuttle was one of the funniest things she has ever seen. When we got back home we watched the movie and she was paying close attention to the parts that featured Scuttle. In this photo we were sitting at the kitchen table and the song "Kiss the Girl" is on from the movie. There's a part where well-meaning but helplessly goofy Scuttle tries to "sing" and fails. It sounds like a big fat squawk accompanying by a series if medium squawks. I've always thought that part was really funny myself and have learned how to imitate the character. This photo captures the moment Josie realizes I can squawk like her idol, a fictional, dopey seagull.

Josie's greatest hits: She is full of hilarity and wisdom and sass, as per usual. Read on.

"I need a snack so my blood sugar won't drop"
Grandma: "Josie, do you think Jonas looks like mommy or daddy?" Josie: "Jonas looks like a meter maid"
What do you want to me when you grow up? Josie: "A princess...no, a dentist"
Jonathan: "Are you ready for your poetry reading tomorrow?" Josie: "Dad, it's a RECITAL. Re-ci-tal! Not a reading."
While on the toilet: "How many syllables does 'pee' have?"

Josie's new tricks

Josie turned 4! We had a verrrry special birthday party with Josie's besties (which obviously includes Elsa). Honestly, it was really, really fun.

Look at this sweet photo of Josie checking out her make-over given my none other than Elsa herself.

Josie has joined a dance class through her school. She has 2 performances this year and I cannot wait! She is learning ballet and tap. Josie will refuse to show you anything she's learned in class but she and Jonas put on weekend recitals.

I found evidence of our first family drawing! I'm not sure why my face is a bowl of spaghetti but I'll take it.

She continues to love make-up and is really excellent at application.

We are becoming a pro at swimming! Here's a post-lesson swim with Grammy & Grampy. Josie was actually at an event and (with her swim vest on) jumped right in to the pool. Well, sashayed into the pool via the steps but she was totally comfortable swimming around!

She's gained so much confidence since starting her lessons with Ms. Luana. We graduated for the summer!

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Jonas' 16 months stats: 28 lbs, 31 inches; 24 mos in clothing, size 6 diapers, hazel eyes, blonde hair, and 4 teeth!
Jonas' favorite books/songs/tv shows: Wheels on the Bus; Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes; Noisy Things That Go; Bubble Guppies

New words/sentences: "nack, nack" = snack, "Deedee" = Josie, "me up", "book, book" = read me a book

Jonas' 17 months stats: 30 lbs, 32 inches; 24 mos in clothing, size 6 diapers, hazel eyes, blonde hair, and 4 teeth!

Jonas' favorite books/songs/tv shows: Wheels on the Bus; Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes; Because I'm Your Dad; Bubble Guppies

New words/sentences: "Daddy nene" = Dad, I'm all done with the thing I'm doing, "itchy"/"itchy butt" (thanks Josie), "open", "off", "toooooo" = me too (as in don't just hug her, hug me too/or, better yet - don't hug her at all. hug me instead.) "Poopoo" (pointing to diaper), "mess" (as he is messing up my hair), "hurt" (pointing to the toes Josie ran over with a battery-powered truck), "purple", "oval" "heart", "hat"

Jonas' new tricks

This kid is going to be an athlete - no doubt about it. Even in a diaper with a pinata, he looks like he could hit a homer.

He can brush his teeth! This is huge - especially because he only has 4 of them.

Jonas can count! He can make it to about 10 before he Godzillas whatever the thing is we're couting (i.e. plastic cups). I need a video of this.

He got his first haircut! Honestly, he kind of hated it and I kind of hated it too but he rocked it.

Smizing - look it up. Nevermind, I'll save you the trip. It's a word Tyra Banks coined and it means "smiling with your eyes, but in a knowing way that says 'I'm clearly attractive'". I mean, right?