Is There A Doctor (or a Vet) In The House?

Selah has always had a fascination with medical terms, anatomy, germs and the like. Her latest foray into the medical field includes taking turns at being a concerned mother and pretending to be a doctor. Of course, when she's the mother, I get to play the part of Dr. Pittard, pediatrician extraordinaire.

As the young mother, she gingerly carries her baby and in a sweet, earnest tone says, "Doctor, my baby is sick! She has a fever." Sometimes she is an older mother, stooped over and limping slightly. Then her voice quavers slightly as she details her baby's numerous ailments.

As young Dr. Pittard, she uses a (hysterical) deep voice and questions me about what's wrong with my baby. She has a big fake laugh, during which she throws her head back and places her hand on her stomach. No matter what affliction my baby is facing, the cure is always more (no, not cowbell) Band-Aids.  Ear infection? Band-Aids. Upset stomach? Band-Aids. Who knows - maybe she'll revolutionize Harvard medical school someday.

Okay, so I had to add this edit - I've been working in the kitchen this morning, cleaning up, prepping produce and taking care of dinner preparations. Now it's hard enough to work when there's a real cat underfoot (I'm lookin' at you, Daisy!) but when this happens ...

Now picture me standing in the corner there, trying not to trip over the cat or its kitten.

It's especially challenging to interpret how I'm supposed to interact with the cat because, of course, she only meows.

She dressed herself this morning, can you tell?

Lauryn ~ 7 Months

 This is seriously the cutest baby ever. Well, in the top four at least, ha-ha. Couldn't you just eat her up?

Smiles!

Of course, big sister had to get in on the action:

Snowmaggedon 2014

Jeff and the kids walked up to the graveyard yesterday to play in all the fresh snow. They built a snowman and smaller snow sculptures.

Kaity's snow sculpture.

This is the most snow we've had in Georgia in a really long time! It was absolutely wonderful for us - we kept our power the whole time - and I'm glad it's over now. The temperatures were in the 50's today, so the snow that turned to ice has now magically disappeared from our yard. Someone told me temperatures were projected to be in the 70's next week! I love Georgia.

Splish, Splash

Selah and Lauryn love getting baths together! I snapped a few pictures tonight while they were playing.

These expressions are hilarious to me.

Can you tell how agitated the water is? Lauryn's hands were practically a blur splashing water everywhere!

Matching pajamas!

Lauryn's "camera expression"

Obligatory Snow Pictures

After breakfast, we bundled the kids up and Jeff went out with them to enjoy the snow for a while. This is the most snow we've had in long time! 3 inches here at our house, other areas had even more. It's been a mix of sleet and freezing rain most of the afternoon, and "they say" we'll have more.

Kaity drew a face on the Beetle.

 

After everyone came inside, I bundled up and went out for a walk. Joe asked me why I was going outside. I told him I wanted to enjoy the snow, too. He expressed tremendous shock that moms like to have fun, too! As much as I really dislike being cold, I forgot how much I love snow! The crunch under my feet, the crisp air, the childhood memories, the sting of what was by then sleet hitting my face, the stillness, the way the snow covers everything and makes it beautiful, the smell of burning firewood ...

Good Day, Sunshine!

We've had snow already, so as far as I'm concerned spring can start anytime now. The weather has been pretty pleasant this week (no such promises for next week...) and I've sent the kids out to play a couple of times.

"It's so bright, Mommy!"

Joe's latest robot creation.

Birthday Fun

Lots of pictures today, folks!

Kaity had a special spa day with Selah on her birthday. Hair fixed, jewelry, mani-pedi ... Selah loved every minute!

Yesterday we went to INK - Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. All three kids had a wonderful time!

Selah's favorite - the grocery store.

Dentist

Radiologist

Driving the fire engine.

Here's hoping she never rides in the back!

Joe at the vet clinic.

Jeff and Lauryn

I caught a smile! :)

I gotta get one of these for the house.

Classic Selah: When I rode on the plane with her (to Germany), upon our arrival she decided we should skydive out!

After INK, we went to the ice cream shop downtown to have cake and ice cream!

Selah's "best friend Gabe" joined us for ice cream. She was SO excited to see him!

Selah is 4!

Our sweet sassy Selah Rachel is four years old today ... I was going to post some of my favorite pictures of her here, but there were too many! Instead, I'm posting links. :) ("Let me esplain ... no, no, there is too much. Let me sum up." 5 points if you name that movie!)

Selah's First Bath 

3 Months Old

6 Months Old

One Year!

Two Years!

Three Years!

And here's a quick before and after for those of you who don't want to bother with the links.

May 2011

January 2014

Flying Baby!

Lauryn will definitely be the introvert of the family. She takes it all in, but it doesn't seem to matter what we do, she only seems mildly amused by it all. Case in point:

Her daddy tossed her in the air over and over tonight and while she seemed to quite enjoy it she didn't laugh once, the little stinker!

"How YOU doin'?"

This one kills me:

"Eh, I'm over it."