Splish Splash

Why can't I just wear my swimsuit all the time? I mean, hello, it's cute. It's also super comfortable. Plus it seems like whenever mama or dada put me in it, we go swimming. Maybe if I just got up one morning and put it on myself it would guarantee a swimming activity that day. I'd like that.


Did some swimming down in Yorktown with Nana Mary.


We really had fun out there and my cousin Colin came too. He's not quite at my level yet but then again, I'm not exactly Janet Evans. Still waiting for dada to teach me the flip turn. Might be waiting a while on that one.


And then there's always the swimming here in Brooklyn. But it's not as much swimming as it is playing around with water. You've got water coming out of this fountain, water falling down these rocks, water spraying at you from this place and that. If mama and dada would just bring a washcloth to the playground next time we could avoid the whole nighttime bathtime struggle. I wonder if they read this.


Speaking of nighttime struggle, isn't going to bed the worst? I always wonder what happens when mama and dada close the door after they put me in my crib. Do they go straight to bed too? If I'm going to sleep, they should have to go to sleep too. Do my toys go to sleep? I know my stuffed animals like to fall asleep with me.


Looking forward to my next beach visit in LAUREN'S WORLD!

I Mostly Sleep In the Car, Mostly

Yes we took another car trip and we went back down to see Nana Mary. We spend all this time in the car going to see Nana Mary. Any thoughts on just moving down there? Or what about Nana Mary moving up here? Just thought I'd throw that out there. But the car trip was fine. I think I'm getting better at it. The key is sleeping. If I can sleep during the entire trip then I don't get fussy and the ride isn't as long. So, I'm trying.


But it doesn't always work so there are times during the trip where I'm awake. Luckily I have friends.


Speaking of friends, the trip to Nana Mary's was wonderful. I met my new cousin Colin from Colorado. Colorado Colin. It's not like I know of any other Colins. Oh and my cousin Andrew was there too!


But no matter where I go, I always have one friend close by. Trying to keep up with my best friend and big brother in LAUREN'S WORLD!

When I Speak, People Listen

The cat no longer has my tongue. I've got words! You can count them on one hand but I'm speaking. Let's see, there's baba for my bottle, mama for the most important person in my life, dada for the most important person in my life, elmo for the most important red furry person in my life, and nana for my favorite person to visit. Oh and just today I learned that I can get a great reaction out of dada when I drop the menu on the floor and say, "uh-oh." I know what you're saying, what about my brother's name? That's a tough one for me but Landen still speaks a bit of gibberish so we don't have any problems communicating.



So we recently took a trip down to Nana Mary's for Thanksgiving and it gave me a chance to truly express what I'm thankful for. I'm thankful for two loving parents who would do anything for me. I've known this since day -270 but I truly felt it in the car ride down to nana's. Shortly after entering Staten Island I decided to share my entire breakfast, lunch, snack, last three bottles and whatever else was in my stomach with everyone in the car. While it wasn't a pretty sight and the aroma had even stinky pants Landen turning green, mama and dada were right there to clean me up and redress me. One second I was losing my lunch and the next dada was pulling the car over on the highway, getting a change of clothes for me from the trunk, cleaning my carseat and mama was changing me right on her lap (sorry about your clothes). The last time I saw dada move that fast was when he forgot to set the DVR for Glee. Thanks, mama. Thanks, dada. I know I sometimes can be a handful but I think I'm worth it!



The trip was great. We had so much fun and Nana Mary made everyone feel as if she planned the day for just them. People played games, ate good food, sang, played dress up and we even got to play on the beach. Even I got caught up in the dressing up!



Every day is a new day for me. I might learn a new word, eat a new food, hear a new sound or smell a new smell. I can't get enough of it! There's really no stopping me now that I'm walking and talking. This growing up thing isn't bad, especially when I'm doing it right. Enjoying growing up Giambalvo in LAUREN'S WORLD!

C is for the Cape!

Just when I realized Nana Mary had left, there she was again! This time we were the ones doing the visiting in lovely Cape Charles. Life's a little different down there in the Cape. Let me share a couple examples. No strollers. What's up with that? Hey, not that I'm complaining but when you're used to a stroller every day of your life it's quite a change. So I'm thinking I prefer my stroller over the car. Wasn't so much of a fan. Another difference - quiet. Now that's something that I enjoyed, however, I found it a little tough when it came time to sleep. Oh and let's not forget the animals. Nana Mary has animals in her house. I didn't see much of these kitties everyone spoke of but I sure had some one-on-one time with Abby.


We went to a parade! Now that looked like fun. You get to walk or drive or roll or run or tumble down the street and everyone smiles and waves at you. Nobody asked me if I wanted to be in the parade. I could have crawled. At least that way the parade would have lasted A LOT longer!


We celebrated two birthdays while we were down there but only once did I see cake. The one party that included cake was for Aunt Linda. I hope you had a great 40th birthday. What? No! 60? Are you sure? I would have never guessed. Okay well happy 60th birthday. I hope I look that good. The other party was a little confusing because we weren't actually celebrating someone's birthday. I got a flag out of the whole deal.


I liked my trip down to the Cape. The beach, the backyard, the pool, the family. I hope to return soon. Missing Nana Mary here in LAUREN'S WORLD!

I Could Have Been a Stocking Stuffer

As much as I didn't like the day I was born (I had quite the setup in there), I'm beginning to like things out here more and more every day. We just spent the holiday at Nana Mary's and I had the best time. On Christmas morning mama, dada, my big brother Landen, and I all dressed up in matching pajamas. Even nana joined in on the fun. I'd have to say, out of all of us I certainly looked the cutest! Wishing it were Christmas every day of the year here in LAUREN'S WORLD!