Author Archives: betsy

IMG_8837 Originally uploaded by griffey Happy Birthday, my big girl! You can run, jump, dance, climb, sing, hum, make funny faces, play tickle monster, and make people laugh. You love books and to “read” to your stuffed animals and baby … Continue reading →

IMG_8707 Originally uploaded by griffey Eliza is really, really into playing with her little kitchen, plastic food, and play pots and pans. So today, when we let her “help” us bake Christmas cookies, she was in heaven. She stood on … Continue reading →

IMG_8603 Originally uploaded by griffey Here’s the post-Thanksgiving aftermath, Eliza and her cousin Parker taking a bath. Eliza thought it was hilarious. Parker just sort of sat in the corner and wondered how he got there. Luckily, they get along … Continue reading →

IMG_8362 Originally uploaded by griffey After spending all day Friday as a clown, Eliza changed her mind and decided she would trick-or-treat as a butterfly. Good thing we had a backup costume. Here she is with her dad, trick-or-treating at … Continue reading →

IMG_8277 Originally uploaded by griffey For over a month, any time we’ve asked Eliza what she wants to be for Halloween, she has replied “a clown.” Not a fairy, not a princess, not a butterfly or a bumblebee. Not even … Continue reading →

Eliza – First School Picture Originally uploaded by griffey Just wanted to post Eliza’s first ever school picture, taken at 21 months old. I have NO idea how they got her to pose like that (or sit still for so … Continue reading →

IMG_2307 Originally uploaded by griffey We love everything about fall, and I think it’s rubbing off on Eliza. Could it be the Little People toys we’ve gotten her (trick-or-treat house and hayride set)? Could it be the awesome trip to … Continue reading →

IMG_0915, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza has learned to say “What’s that?” and now we’re doomed. It’s not the dreaded “why,” but it’s pretty close. Because she asks all the time, about everything, even when she knows the answer perfectly … Continue reading →

IMG_0841, originally uploaded by griffey. I think the most fascinating process in Eliza’s growth and development so far is watching her learn about emotions: what they are, how to talk about them, and how to recognize them in others. Every … Continue reading →

IMG_2067, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza has been going through what some call a “sleep regression.” Probably due to some crazy developmental stuff that’s keeping her body and brain too jacked up to settle down properly, she has decided she … Continue reading →