So, How Have You Been?

The Wicked Witch and Sophia

 

When last we left, you, Catie was 6 months old, Libby was finishing up her first year of ballet, and Mary was barely speaking.  Six months later, Libby and Mary and in ballet, Libby started pre-school, and Catie had a birthday and started walking...TODAY!  There's been so much happening, it's been hard to keep track.  We're going to do our best to get everyone caught up, but I'm sure we'll miss some events along the way.  What's most important is that the girls are doing great and Mom and Dad are surviving.  With Halloween just a few days away, the girls have their costumes all ready, and gave them a test drive at Boo at the Zoo on Friday night.  Libby chose the Wicked Witch, Mary is going as Sophia the First, and Catie Bug is, well, a Lady Bug.  If it was an indication of what Halloween is going to be like this year, there will be all sorts of craziness.  Which isn't always a bad thing!  

The Yandek Ladies

 Libby is two months into pre-school.  She took to it rather well, quickly shooing Mom out of the classroom on the first day.  And, proving my point that it is something they teach kids in school, when Libby was asked what she did on the first day, her response was "Nothing."  Great, so we're paying for nothing.  That said, she must be enjoying it, as she is excited to get up and go every morning, and she can't stop talking (ever) about school, her friends, and her classes.  Libby is also in her second year of ballet (more on that another time) and playing soccer and taking swim lessons.  She likes each of these activities and has shown some ability in each.  The important thing is that she is keeping busy, which helps her (and Mom and Dad) sleep better at night.

Miss Mary is also playing soccer and taking ballet.  She's not quite to the paying-attention-all-the-time stage, especially with soccer, so some days are better than others.  Mary has come a long way in her speech and communication, as she currently challenges Libby for air time.  Her sense of humor continues to develop, as well as her mischievous streak.  Of the three girls, Mary is going to be the one to push the limits of Mom and Dad's patience.  It's tough to get angry with her, however, as she still needs her daily cuddle time with Mom and Dad.

Bug the bug!

Catherine celebrated her first birthday in style, destroying her entire birthday cake before any of her guests were able to enjoy it.  She has been crawling for quite some time now, and over the last few weeks has been pulling herself up and taking an unsteady step here or there.  Today, however, bored with watching yet another Browns loss, Catie decided enough was enough and walked clear across the room.  Was she realized what she was doing, that's all she wanted to do for the rest of the night.  Catie continues to be a great sleeper and is slowly starting to eat some real food.  Maybe she'll start eating vegetables, so Mom and Dad can say at least one of their children does...