Why?

Nina has hit the "why" stage for the first time.  We think someone at daycare says it, so now she does, since she never actually cares about your response.  Another funny phrase she's repeated to us occasionally is, "do me a favor..."  What a gal.

Vivian is continuing to grow.  She still loves to babble and currently loves to look at her hands and feet and suck her thumb, picking up another Nak trait.  Time for MEA!

Three Months

Vivian's third month has been a fun developmental phase as she is sleeping better, trying to talk, and smiling a lot.  She giggles from time to time and likes to snuggle.  She enjoys daycare, watching other kids, going outside, bath time, and being swaddled.

Back to Como... while we can!

The Naks have been enjoying this burst of warm weather and have gotten out for a few walks.  Both girls seem to enjoy the lake and the trees.  Nina also enjoys that there is no music, because now she can get on stage.  She got up to sing a song and had Kara introduce her, "Here comes the one and only Nina Nakagaki!"  Nina quickly froze from stage fright and curled into a little ball.  She then realized another problem with her first concert and told us, "My no have microphone; my have acorns."  She then decided she wanted Mom to sing instead and had to ask, "Mama, you Nakagaki?"  Vivian and Dad enjoyed the show.

Singing with her microphone         ------      Dancing

September is over!?

The new school year is off to a fast start and the girls are getting into a groove.  They're having fun at daycare, at home, and at various outings throughout the week.  We visited Mama at work 3 times and went to two parties!  Nina was funny at church today.  She shushed her parents and told them to be quiet, then sought out Vivian's hand during the Our Father.

Rebel on the loose while visiting Century College

Drumming with Everett      ------      Hey Girls!

Silly girls

This and that

One week in and the girls seem to be doing well at daycare.  Vivian has been a bit more relaxed, they're both worn out from all the playing and they seem to be sleeping better at night.  Nina is getting her two-year molars but still seems to fit well in her 18-month pants.  Nina's new habit is to call us by our first names, so occasionally we'll hear her yell, "Hi Kara" and "More milk, Ben."  

Back to work

Today was Kara's first day back to work, so the girls made their first joint trip to daycare.  Nina was a good big sister, not needing to be carried at all, and showed Vivian the ropes at Barb's house.  They played and had fun and both seem to be in good spirits.

Nina is into phrases and talking in longer sentences these days.  She also hit a milestone and took her first deuce on the potty.  She was pretty proud and got some ice cream for her efforts.  Hopefully she can keep it up.  Below, the girls are sporting their new hats from Emily- thanks!

Two Months

Vivian turns two months today.  She's kicking a lot and smiles when people sing to her.  She enjoys facing out and loves to watch her big sister run around.

Nina meanwhile has taken a big interest in her shadow lately and likes to wave to it.  Nina has been watching football, likes yelling about touchdowns, and running around.