Singing ABCs

For quite some time we have told Tessa to sing her ABCs while her food cools off. At first, it was me singing the ABCs while she waited. Now that she can do it by herself (only missing a few letters) she sings them all the time when she is told to wait for something. It could be food that needs to cool off, or it could be a waffle in the toaster, or for me to finish something and read her a book, or anything else.

Well the other day she was talking to me about how her baby sister's swing was broken (bloken), and needed batteries. I told her we would do that before her baby sister comes. Her response was, "I sing ABCs Baby Sister come real soon."

If only it was that easy...

Pretend Calling Mimi and Playing with Blocks

Baby Sister Where Are You?

While putting a carseat cover on the newborn carrier today, Tessa told me the following: Mommy, I binoculars (as she cups her hands around her eyes). I looking for baby sister. (She then goes over to the window and screams) Baby Sister where are you? Mommy, Baby Sister close not far away."

Maybe she knows something I dont...probably not. But regardless she is very excited and anxious to meet her sister. Lets hope the enthusiasm lasts past the birth of the child.

Halloween Kodak Photo Album

I'll keep adding pictures to this album as we continue to celebrate Halloween for the next few days.
Pictures Here

Halloween Parade at School

She was acting a little shy when Tim and I went into her classroom, and Mrs. Coplai remarked that "Tessa is never shy." Its nice to know that she is comfortable there (as long as her parents are no where to be seen). After the parade we changed her out of her costume and she was off...no good bye for this mom/dad, she was done with us.

Tessa may be the youngest in her class, but she has no problem being the leader! Here come the 2 year olds (you can see Charlie - the fire fighter - peaking through the window)

Looking for mom and dad, and once she saw us she announced "Hi Mommy" and ran off down the sidewalk...

Winnie the Pooh

I'm happy Tessa's costume is done...its not perfect but it will certainly do. I'm even happier that she is still excited to wear it, seeing as though we've been talking about this since July/August.

All Ready to Go to Nursery School

Tessa tells me often that she is leaving, and going to Nursery School. Today she said this while carrying a basket of toys, pushing her stroller, wearing Minnie Mouse on her back, and her helmet backwards. Quite the getup to go to school with...

Loving the Pumpkin

Tessa cannot get enough of babies, today it was Westley's turn to get some lovin (honestly, its his turn a lot of days)

Cute Things Tessa Says

Nice to meet you (as she shakes your hand)
Thank you for having me
Thank you for coming to my house
I'm going by myself, be right back
I'm awake, come and get me, Mommy where are you?
I go trick or treating, Halloween I'm ready

Pumpkin Patch at Nursery School

Picking a pumpkin was far too difficult for Tessa...
Reading Clifford's Halloween with her class

Ring around the Rosie

Playing in the hay with Erin, Tessa talks about this little girl all the time!

Professional Pictures from School

Here's pictures of the pictures from school (we dont get them digitally).

Picture Day at School

In case non of the professional pictures come out good, I snapped a few before I brought Tessa to school this morning.

Apple Picking at Weber's Farm (MD)

Tessa loved picking the apples all "by self".We were lucky it was such a gorgeous day, and that we had gotten there first thing in the morning. Apple picking in MD, is not like in MA. Here you have to go the day it starts and hope for the best. This year we got really lucky and were able to pick lots of good Cortlands. Next week in MA, I hope to bring Tessa to Tougas where I know she'll love the hay ride, animals, donuts, etc.

Tim and Tessa on the hill slides

Sliding by herself. She LOVED that she could go down the hill like the "big kids".

2nd Birthday Party Video

Birthday Party in MA

Tessa had a birthday party in MA at Nana's house. The guest of honor was Indy, Kevin and Kayla's pet hedge hog. Tessa was really excited to finally meet him!!

She got to show off her gift opening skills...and oh boy did she get good!

And eating icecream cake was clearly an excellent idea!