Art and Tif had to go shopping for a new dryer because our dryer stopped working. (OK... we bought it in 1983 but couldn't it last a little longer?) Anyway, while they were gone, KC and I did a bit of coloring. I'm figuring she'll be the next Van Gogh. You can never tell. She's very good at circles.
Anyway, I put a sheet of newspaper under her drawing paper and she stopped and pointed to a photo and said, "Obama." Clearly, "Obama."
She can't say Grandma. I'm still Gobby which I'm getting to like but she can easily say, "Obama." Go figure. Then she said, "KC cower Obama." (Translation: I'm going to color President Obama.)
And she did.
In the short time we've been here, I'm just astounded at how much she knows and is soaking up like a sponge. Just 5 months ago, she could barely say, "Mama." Now I have to watch what I say because she'll understand and try to repeat it.
Today, while we were preparing dinner, KC called to her father, "Daddee."
When he didn't hear her because he was busy preparing something, she called out loudly, "Ed!" And that did get his attention.
This is so much fun! We have only a week and a half to go in Chicago and we're trying to get so much done. It's going to be close.
I'll be seeing a couple of my close friends tomorrow which I've been looking forward to. There's so much to catch up on.
Then the following evening (Friday), we're hosting a huge pot luck party with our neighbors. It's going to be tricky since we don't have much furniture or kitchenware but I don't think anyone will mind. Tif and Art also bought a 6 foot folding table today. It won't be fancy but it will help to set the food on. It'll be fun to see all the neighbors again!
And Saturday...........
She's gonna go far LOL! Continue to have fun Kay and make the most of your visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable scene you captured there, and a delightful post Kay. Thank you for sharing your granddaughter. She is a delightful and precious little girl.
ReplyDeleteWow, that KC is so smart! Is Tiff keeping an online diary for her daughter? My daughter has one for hers. She keeps track of all of her accomplishments and posts videos and pics.
ReplyDeleteRemember to take lots of pics of your party. It will be a blast!
What a great 'moment in time' for the budding artist. Visits with close friends & family always seem too short, no matter how long they last.
ReplyDeleteListening to developing language skills is so delightful and its so amazing how they figure it all out. I always enjoy your posts and love to hear of what little KC says next. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWatching babies grow and learn and express themselves is so much fun. Thank you for letting us watch with you.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about that beautiful child. There is nothing so exciting as watching the little ones discover their world.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your party!
I'm so happy you are having such a wonderful time. It will be hard to leave so you need to get that next trip planned!! I'm sure it will be good to get home, but enjoy these last days, filled to the brim!!
ReplyDeleteI have learned never to underestimate what children understand. The know so much more than they are able to communicate yet. It's wonderful that you are having so much time together.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to hearing about the rest of your visit to the mainland.
She's really bright!
ReplyDeleteGrandchildren truly are brighter than stars in a clear night sky. She's such fun. The hard part is saying goodbye to these little thieves of our hearts, even for a little while. They change so rapidly!
ReplyDeleteBe sure and tell us about it.
how great and fun your visit is...memories to warm you on your return to hawaii. good that you can keep in touch with skype.
ReplyDeleteOh, too cute!! thank you for sharing the story and such an adorable photo (you should send it to the White House, I think, who knows but you might make the PRESIDENT smile? As long as he doesn't feel he's in the same pantheon as Dora, Elmo and all the other heroes of modern babyhood...LOL)
ReplyDeleteI *loved* this story! I hope the potluck is a lot of fun.
I LOVED this post! KC is clearly a child genius... Lol! Have fun at the potluck!
ReplyDeleteHi Kay! Your granddaughter is amazing. I think she has a sense of humor and is messing with her Gobby:o) Enjoy visiting with your friends and your pot luck party. Lisa
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute photo of KC. How much fun you must be having with her and her parents as well. I sure miss those precious "little one" years.
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