We've been tossing the idea around for almost a year, and we finally pulled the trigger to get a different car - a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It's pretty much a win-win. Gas mileage, space, and a great deal. We know there's always risk when you get a used car (this is an '06) but we can only hope this turns out better than our experience with the Honda - which we traded in and never looked back. We're still trying to figure out how to get the 30 ish mpg, as our sources say it should. So far the best we've had was a little over 20. We know it can do better, so we'll keep doing our homework. We love it! And the heated seats are coming in handy as this winter lingers on.Besides that, January has been fairly non eventful. For New Year's Eve, we had Pevestorfs and Upahs over. We invited Giffords too but little Ava had a sinus infection. It actually turned out to be a little crazy (imagine that - a party going on till past midnight at OUR house!). We love our neighbors and friends.
Kraeton was here from Dec. 27 though Jan 5. I'm always amazed at how mature and responsible he's becoming (I know I say that every time he visits). There were a couple days Dominic and I had to work while he was here, and he he slept in, made himself breakfast, made his bed, locked the house and went over to Pevestorfs on his own. We love having him here - he brings so much fun, laughter and liveliness to our house.
Cohen is getting to be a big boy. Lately he's discovered "yes" which I'm really enjoying. No more guessing game when he wants something. Now I ask a series of questions until I get a "Yeah yeah yeah" or simple nod, and mystery solved. He understands practically everything. This morning I asked him if he wanted cereal for breakfast, and not only did he nod, he also went over to the cupboard, studied the boxes, pulled out the Cheerios and handed it to me. Every day there's something new. Tonight at dinner he wiped his own face with a napkin. I find it rather amazing that not only does he pay attention to our actions, but he retains it and mimicks it appropriately in perfect detail.Funny things I don't want to forget about this age:
- He tries putting his socks on by rubbing them on his feet
- He brushes his teeth vigorously and flaps his other arm like a bird
- How he enters a room singing, stomping, or babbling, walks up to someone very non-covertly and says "BOO!"
- He's walking up and down the steps like a big boy (that's not funny but it's a milestone worth noting)
- He can hold a dialogue with us for 10 minutes and a we don't understand a word of what he's saying.
- Hand him a brownie and don't blink... it's gone that fast.
- His stuffed animals' faces are all crusty from his perpetual slimy kisses.
- How tidy he is. He always puts things back and closes the cupboard/drawer. Tonight he put a fork in the dishwasher. By himself! God I pray that quality remains!
- When we won't help him get on the couch, he pushes the coffee table over and climbs up himself.
- How he sings "La La La" when we watch the Elmo DVD.
- He counts in Cohen-speak: "Do, Bah, Tah, Datta, Doe, Bie" etc.
- When he's looking for a cat, he peeks in every doorway and says, No... No...No... Dare! (there)
- Our ritual of feeding the cats in the morning. He gives them 3 treats in a perfect row, then pats them and says bye bye.
- His desire to drink the germiest water he can find. Bath water, a melted snow puddle, the cats' dish, and yes, the toilet.
- How he eats yogurt and applesauce like it's finger food. Pinches it.
Turn your computer sideways to see this video of Dominic and Cohen sledding.
Finally, see a resemblence?
2 comments:
I started seeing Mommy in Cohen with your Christmas card pic. He looks more and more like you!
Hi Deb! It's been awhile so I thought I should check in and see how you were. I loved reading the Cohen update! I think I'm ready to challenge him to a brownie eating contest :) Congrats on the the new "green" vehicle! Fun!! Hope this finds you well!
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