Wednesday's Winning Words: Toddler Lyrics

To say that Delaney's vocabulary has taken off would be the understatement of the century.  Regularly, she says things that make me just stop and wonder what happened to my 2 year old and when she suddenly became a teenager.  It's frightening, sometimes.  Really.  My favorite thing lately is that she sings in the car.  Constantly.  And if she doesn't like the song I have on the radio (that I may or may not be singing along to), she will sing louder, as if to prove a point.  Yeah, it's cute.  For now.  So, I thought it would be fun to share with you a few of Delaney's lyrics to some of our favorites.  Feel free to sing along in your head.  You know you can't help yourself.

The Alphabet Song: "...LMNOP, 2RS, TUV..."

Row Your Boat:  "Wo, Wo, Wo your boat, gently down the street..."  Poor girl--we don't have streams, here in this part of Texas.  Can you blame her for getting that one wrong?

Jingle Bells (I think I've mentioned this is a year-round favorite for her):  "Shingle Bells Shingle Bells, Shingle all the way.  Oh what fun it is to ride. HEY!"  That's the entirety of the song, as far as she is concerned.

This must be the early version of that e-card I keep seeing about that awkward moment when you are singing a song you've known since you were a kid and you suddenly understand the lyrics.  I love that she enjoys music so much.  She is constantly bobbing her head to whatever is on the radio and she's now taken to just putting our everyday phrases into song.  It definitely makes me more cognizant of what I'm saying.

And since I've been depriving everyone of pictures lately, and since we're on the subject of Delaney, here are a few recent pics of her.  Don't even talk to me about how grown up she looks.  I know and it's breaking my heart.

Playing dress up at G-Daddy's and Darla's

 

 Playground time!!

Us lately...

Just to bring you up to speed...

I've been traveling for work for the last three weeks (see post on Philadelphia).  So, things have been hectic and I've been a terrible blogger.  But, what else is new?!

This is me. 

 

We no longer own this home.  We are having mixed emotions about it.  It was a great home with great neighbors, but we were ready for something that was more suited to our needs.  We bought a lot a year ago with big plans to sell this home, and rent while we built a new home.  We are just at a different place than we were a year ago, but we still executed the plan...at least as to the selling and renting part.  How could we not?  It's such a seller's market right now. 

Stay tuned for details on the rest. 

 

Justus tested for his next belt level.

 

 ..and got it!  A new Tiger Yellow Belt.

 This one had a 4th of July Parade at her school.  Last year she cried, so this was an improvement.  But, there were no smiles...

 

4th of July!!  Happy Birthday, America!  The kids were, at various points in the day, all decked out in red, white, and blue, but of course I didn't get pictures of that.  I did get, what they would tell you was the best part of the day.  Pool pics!!

 Lunch time!

 

I didn't get any good ones of J in the pool.  He had on his snorkle gear and his face was always in the water.  I couldn't help post this sweet happy face though.  They wore themselves out!!

We are adjusting to the rent house and look forward to what the rest of the summer holds for us.  We are sure it will be quite an adventure, especially if June was any indication...  We hope everyone is having a great summer too!

Philadelphia

A couple of weeks ago, I went to Philadelphia for a work conference. I have never been before, and admit that when it was time to go, I wasn't terribly excited.  It was one of those situations where it seemed like a good idea at the time I registered for the conference...a few months ago...when I thought my husband was going to go with me and we'd make it a mini vacation...and we weren't closing on our house a week after I got back...and I didn't have out of town hearings scheduled the weeks before and after...you get the idea.  Nonetheless, I really did enjoy this historical city and wanted to share a few pictures with you.

Hands down, the best city hall I've ever seen.  I mean, there is nothing wrong with my local city hall, but if the urban designers here wanted to look to Philly for some inspiration, I'm just saying I wouldn't object.

 One morning while there, I went on a 4-mile running tour with City Running Tours, which was organized through our conference.  It was such a great way to see so many of the "must see" spots.  This was the Ben Franklin Bridge (over the Deleware River) at sunrise. 

Independence Hall

Doesn't it just give you goosebumps??

The Liberty Bell

(after hours, which is why I'm taking pictures from behind a glass wall)

 The Rocky steps...also known as the Philadelphia Museum of Art

 

View of Philly from the top of the steps.

 

Yeah, he even has his own statue.  Right there in the middle of all that American History.

Love the way we prioritize...

The tomb of the unnamed soldier from the American Revolution.

This.  Amen.

 

Even though I am not a huge history buff, I did enjoy the city very much.  I spent some time at a few pubs (where I was in good company while watching the Spurs throw away the NBA Championship, but I'm not bitter) and great restaurants.  I loved the Reading Terminal Market too, but didn't get a good picture of it.  I may or may not have been too busy stuffing my face.  Overwhelming food and market options all under one huge roof.  I think it's the oldest indoor market, in operation since 1893!!

 

I recommend a visit to Philly if you've never been.  The architecture and history are amazing.  It's also a very well laid out city that is easy to navigate.  Even I didn't get too lost!