And did I mention. . .

About Ruby:

Another new trick, pulling off books from the bookcase. She likes to launch herself backwards. She is cruise-cruise-cruisin'. She is nearly 11 months and still wears size 2 diapers. She's a gadget girl. Grandma asked what she needed/wanted for her birthday, I should have said--a phone, a remote or a blackberry. She loves food. Still breastfeeding. She has a voice! She squack/squeal/screams when she wants something. Says mama, but I'm not sure she really means it. She actually talks quite a bit. She's a mover when it's time for a diaper change. She loves bathtime, but tries to stand in the tub. Like I mentioned before, she can climb steps. Seems to enjoy bike rides in the Bur!ey. Still enjoys being in the E.rgo. Has slept through the night, but not much lately.



About Cooper:

Active imagination. Current fascinations: baby, puppy, giraffes, horses, beans, dinosaurs.
Likes to wear mesh shorts "shorts with diamonds." Likes to wear Max's shoes. Prefers water or "juicy water" (Propel) to milk. Doesn't like the dark. Adores Ruby 90% of the time. Adores Max 85% of the time. Has been more tired since he started in the 3 year old room. Starting to count things. Recognizes some letters in his name and Max's name. Will eat some spicy foods.
Loves fruit. I've been meaning to mention this too--Cooper's pronunciation of Lightning McQueen: Wiping Ateen. Too cute.



About Max:

Sponge. Soaking up all that is being taught to him at school. We are amazed by what he is bringing home everyday. Are all kids like this? Spanish, sign language and now Chinese! He is definitely spent by the end of the day, and his coping skills are really challenged at that time. We are hoping that his body adjusts soon. He's starting to be interested in money. We went to the farmer's market with a twenty and it was hard for him to part with it, but then, was happy in then end when he ended up with six one dollar bills. It was fun to use the experience as a teachable moment. We've had lots of those moments lately. Can count over one hundred. He uses that as a gauge to know how far away from a destination we are. "Can I count to one hundred ten times?"