An inside glimpse to family madness…
18 months
Speck is our young padawan
May 24th
A Padawan, Padawan learner, or Jedi Apprentice in Basic, was a child, or in some cases an adult, who began serious training under a Jedi Knight or a Jedi Master, chosen by the Knight or Master him/herself from the ranks of the younglings.
Speck’s has some buddies over for a swim date
Apr 25th
Viviana and MJ came over with their mommies to enjoy a morning at the pool. 
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Speck gets a shiner
Apr 2nd
Speck is the Dancing Queen
Mar 31st
Here’s proof… Need I say more ?
For some reason the image won’ show up for the video 
Speck’s first night in her Toddler Bed.
Mar 31st
So it took a lot out of me to make the decision to transition Speck from her crib to her toddler bed. Well so far my worries have been unfounded. Yesterday Daddy removed the front rail of her crib and well the transition was set to start. We took our bath and then laid in bed while we read a story and talked about how she is a big girl now and that it’s time to sleep like a big girl. I put her to bed at 8:30pm and when I went to check on her around 10:30 she was curled up in the recliner/rocker in her room. I left everything as it was and came downstairs. Later a friend reminded me that the whole point of the transition was to make sure she slept in bed. So I went back upstairs at 11:00 pm and moved her from the chair to her bed. No crying, no drama, no noise. She slept in quite late (9:30am). I had to actually wake her and when I walked into her room, she was still in her bed. I took a few pictures because I assumed no one would believe me.
Speck brushes her teeth like so
Mar 31st
Brusha Brusha Brusha, this is how I brush my teeth. I brush all the time and anywhere.
Speck is polite
Mar 29th
We realize that Speck is pretty much on par with where she needs to be developmentally. But I am still shocked at how she’s come from being that blob in her glider. heh. Time flies when you are having fun 
So here’s a little bit of a morning conversation I had with Speck. Isn’t she just adorable. She’s finally learned her Please and Thank You AND How to say YES!!! She started off saying yah, which was completely unacceptable so after about 2 weeks of consistently correcting her, she’s finally got it. See for yourself
Word Update
Mar 28th
She uses so many words and phrases right now it’s hard to keep up. Candy sounds like NakkiKnock sounds like Knocky Door sounds like DoorMama no sounds like Mama NO. She’s become more assertive with the things nowadays. Telling us what she wants and doesn’t want. She’s definitely not a pushover.
More Easter Egg Hunts pics
Mar 21st
I forgot to take my camera with me, but Saige and Zoha’s mom were nice to take some excellent pictures of Speck. Thanks Leanne and Farhana
Speck stopping to smile at the camera.
Taking or giving the ball ?!?
Play soccer with the boys. Of course 
Speck’s first Easter Egg Hunt
Mar 21st
So I took Speck for her very first Easter Egg Hunt in Sugarland and she had an absolute blast. She met a while bunch of new friends and had a very fun morning.
Say Cheese !!!!
Can u pose like so ?
Busy hunting eggs
Okie I’m done. Can I go play now ?
More words….
Mar 18th
Watch – sounds like “wash”She now sings Baa Baa Black Sheep and the words are BAA BAA BAA BAA BAA BAA BAA (oh come on that’s cute)What does the Train say ? CHOO CHOO.How does the baby (speck) Cry ? – BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPocket, Chip, and of course the most anticipated word of them all: No (but it’s a really mild non assertive no, and it’s cute as hell)
Speck uses Phrases
Mar 15th
Most recently it’s been complete answers to questions I ask:
Me – Where does DaDa go ? Speck – DaDa go Office (sounds like Ophice)
Me – would u like (insert the name of something here) Speck – Yesh Pease
Me – Ask nicely. Speck – Peeeeeeease OR Yessssss Peeeeeas
Speck is determined ( or stubborn ? )
Mar 15th
Speck’s newest deal is struggling to put on her pants, shorts, pajamas (all bottoms). It’s hilarious to watch and of course the frustration level is high when we end up with both legs in the same place. She’s definitely determined to get it right and of course refuses any help. In fact one night, while i was getting her ready for bed, she actually pushed me away as I offered to help.
Speck has a unique way of eating crackers
Mar 1st
So she licks all the cheese on the inside and then gives the outer crackers to the dogs. Told you this kid was weird….
Speck’s new words (MORE)
Mar 1st
Speck has been chatting it up for a while now but what’s most interesting is that now she’s started putting 2 words together.
For eg:
Nana Peep peep (her nana’s car)
Dada Buh bye
Mama Night Night
More please
thank you ( that’s technically one word but she says Taa Tee) (it’s so adorable)
More Ice
More Aveeya (more junk food)
More Bice (more rice)
Doe Doe NO (her way of telling Tweeter NO!)
Yessss Peeeeeeas
She also asks the dogs if they want more food.
Doe Doe Mum mum ??
Paypa Mum Mum ??
Meow Mum Mum ??
She also calls herself “Peck” (good P and K pronunciation)
(obviously peck is short for Speck)
She is breathtaking.