So, the first thing I have to say is that some of y'all need to comment on these here posts. I hear all the time that Aunt Flora's best friend from 3rd grade Girl Scout camp reads my blog (names and situations have been changed to protect the individuals involved), so I know there are some lurkers. Don't get me wrong, I love lurkers!! But hey, every now and then a girl needs to know that her work isn't for naught. Can I get an amen?! And, mom, I do not accept that old, "I don't know how to post" excuse. No sirree. So, if you want the demise of this blog to be on your conscience....I'm just saying.
In all seriousness, life is pretty darn good for the Cox clan. Nolan is starting to climb...in things, over things, out of things (namely high chairs) onto things. You name it, he's gonna try it. Here are a couple of pictures and a short video to illustrate. The first pic is of the shower. It's not dirty, just wet from Jason having just been in it.
As siblings, Nolan and Bailey usually play very well together. That is, until Bailey gets too rough or Nolan gets one of her toys that she has clearly told him is off limits to him. She doesn't really understand that concept of BABY. She thinks he should be able to do exactly what she does. So, when she wants to play school and he doesn't sit on his spot like the student she has dubbed him, all heck tends to break loose. However, to her credit, she has created several games just for him and I enjoy watching them play together. They sound a little silly when I write them, but one of them is what she calls "slide diaper." This involves her chasing behind Nolan while he slides a new package of diapers across the carpet. She will also play "peek-a-boo" with him long past any normal adult's boredom/repetition alarm has sounded.
As siblings, Nolan and Bailey usually play very well together. That is, until Bailey gets too rough or Nolan gets one of her toys that she has clearly told him is off limits to him. She doesn't really understand that concept of BABY. She thinks he should be able to do exactly what she does. So, when she wants to play school and he doesn't sit on his spot like the student she has dubbed him, all heck tends to break loose. However, to her credit, she has created several games just for him and I enjoy watching them play together. They sound a little silly when I write them, but one of them is what she calls "slide diaper." This involves her chasing behind Nolan while he slides a new package of diapers across the carpet. She will also play "peek-a-boo" with him long past any normal adult's boredom/repetition alarm has sounded.
This weekend, they played together in the backyard for well over a half hour. Here are some pictures and a short video entitled "Fun With Siblings and Slides."
Note: No matter what I do, I cannot get this picture to rotate. Uggh!
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Both kids got haircuts this week. Nolan's hair was getting so long, especially in the back. But, I was afraid I would just screw it up at this point....unlike when he was smaller and his hair was thinner. But, after discussing our concerns about his ability to sit still for a stylist to cut his hair, we gave in and Jason got out his clippers. Yeah, it was difficult and I'm pretty sure it's far from perfect. But, at least it's done and it isn't embarrassing.
Bailey has been asking us for weeks to take her to get her hair cut "just like Katie's." Katie is her best friend from school. Katie also has chin-length hair (see below).
Bailey's hair is so pretty when it's brushed and fixed, but most days it just looks scraggly. So, Jason and I have thought about cutting it, but I could never bring myself to do it. I finally decided that, yes, she has her whole childhood to have long hair again. So, we took her today. She was so cute and acted so grown up at the salon. She didn't even ask me to go with her to the shampoo room. We didn't go quite chin-length, but we did cut a whole lot. She looks super cute, if I do say so myself.
Bailey's hair is so pretty when it's brushed and fixed, but most days it just looks scraggly. So, Jason and I have thought about cutting it, but I could never bring myself to do it. I finally decided that, yes, she has her whole childhood to have long hair again. So, we took her today. She was so cute and acted so grown up at the salon. She didn't even ask me to go with her to the shampoo room. We didn't go quite chin-length, but we did cut a whole lot. She looks super cute, if I do say so myself.
I think one of the reasons why this made me sad is that each haircut is another step toward brown hair. Eventually her blond (Is that seriously the correct spelling?? Spellcheck says yes.) will be gone and that is a little hard for me. Not that there is anything wrong with brown - I love my brown hair - but I also had blond hair as a kid and the blond signifies young childhood to me. The darker her hair gets, the older that means she is. I think I was pretty dark by the time I was 7 or 8. Sigh. Why do kids have to grow up? Does anyone realize that I will be sending out Nolan's 1st birthday party invitations in exactly 5 weeks?? Say it ain't so......
We spent some time in downtown OKC this weekend. We had a nice time just strolling along the river. Nolan loves to be outside and Bailey loves to do new and interesting things. If you would have asked me 10 years ago if going to Bricktown on a Sunday afternoon to do, well, pretty much nothing was my idea of "interesting," I probably would have laughed. Now, it's just kinda nice. I love the picture of Jason and Bailey holding hands. Anyone with a daughter understands the special and complicated daddy/daughter relationship.
And, finally, here's a super cute video of Nolan playing peek-a-boo with me while I'm filming. It took me a minute to figure out what he was doing!
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3 comments:
You guys have a beautiful family! Bailey looks like a model with her new haircut!
I'm waiting for another Moore family post!!!!
Nice try on the guilt trip, but not easily manipulated. Shouldn't insult those us "lurkers" either if you want feedback. Must admit you guys have the ozzie & harriet thing going. Nice work.
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