Easter Bunny Boy

We had Joseph's Easter picture taken professionally. You've probably noticed that lately there have been a lack of pictures of Joseph. While the child is quite gifted in many areas, he is simply not photogenic. Every time I try to take his picture he does one of two things. He either dashes towards me and tries to take the camera, resulting in pictures of a little hand reaching towards the camera. If he happens to be still, he scrunches up his face in this weird little grimace/scowl. I think it might be an attempt to smile, but not sure. Anyway, if we happen to get a candid smile shot, he's probably going to be covered in snot/food/dirt. It's hard to find the energy these pregnancy days to fight the picture taking struggle. But, I realized how few pictures we have of him over the last couple of months and have committed to fight the good fight.

Blueberry Lucas

We are adding one to our ranks! Yes, the one who has been named "Blueberry Lucas" will join us in September, just six short months away. Blueberry has been referred to as "she" for several weeks, so it will come as a suprise if Blueberry is in fact a "he". We are convinced Blueberry is of the female variety because things have been so different this time around and she has been what Drew has termed "high maintenance." I say she is channeling her 14 year-old self and is already being spiteful to her mother. While I was hardly ever sick with Joseph, Blueberry has caused much running to the bathroom (all times of the day), pulling the car over, and constant munching on bland snacks. That being said, all that stopped abrubtly as soon as I hit the 12-week mark. Blueberry has also caused extreme sluglike behavior. Meaning, I wish I could stay home and watch tv all day long. I really think I could watch tv all. day. long. And you know I'm not one to sit still and "slug" for hours on end. Sometimes I sit down on the couch and fall asleep without knowing that I'm asleep and Drew says I try to act like I'm awake. I bet that it's pretty hilarious and I'm just glad he hasn't video'd it. That part is starting to get better too. All that being said, everything looks good and we're just enjoying being sluggy. And, I have, without a doubt, the best husband ever . . . EVER! I have been so well taken care of for the past 12 weeks. I have to try not to let myself get too spoiled. I told him he should give up his current profession and take care of pregnant women.

Starting him early

I could just be a mother and think my child is a little smarter/funnier/more athletically inclined than the average bear. But Joseph has taken to dribbling a soccer ball around the house. And he's really quite good at it.

Say Hoo-Ray!

And speaking of language...

Last night at a restaurant Joseph pointed to a really old lady in a wheelchair and shouted "VROOM VROOM!"

Joseph's New Words

Joseph has become, well, rather chatty lately. Most of the time he stares at me with the most serious countenance and proclaims, "AB DA BA DA BA DA DA". Then sort of cocks his head to one side and waits for a response. I generally respond with, "Abdabadabaha", which cracks him up. That being said, some of it is quite coherent. He now is able to communicate: ball, dog, bad (in context of dog), kitty, meow, more, apple, eat, socks, shoes, diaper, bye bye, go, no (unfortunately was a favorite for a few days), door, ride, car, school, wheel, wagon, coat, truck, backhoe, airplane, firetruck, thank you, mama, dada, grandma, motorcyle, milk, bottle, teeth...and...unfortunately...poo poo.

Snowy Weekend

We were at Grandma and Grandaddy Lucas's house Friday night when the snow started falling. When the flakes started coming down, Drew took Joseph on the back porch and he started yelling, "BUBBLES! BUBBBLES! BUBBLES!" while stomping his feet and clapping his hands. We spent all day Saturday snowed in...reading, watching tons of TV, making soup. I made some bread but it turned out gosh awful. I think the flour had turned. We did a fair amount of playing in the snow although it was not great play snow. It was fine and dusty and wouldn't make a snow man or even a snow ball. Sunday we made the trek to the Fairview Dairy Bar (Joseph's heaven on earth) to get out of the house. We decided it was safer to drive than walk and the roads looked awful, but we had no trouble. It's only a couple of blocks away and I'm not sure I would have wanted to venture further. J tore up some chicken salad (odd, i thought), creamed potatoes and country style steak. My goal this week is to find a good recipe and make this child some country style steak. It's his favorite thing.