The Cohen Quartet

3.27.2007

Updated Blog

Y'all might notice some long overdue changes to the layout of our internet home. Small, subtle, needed upgrades. enjoy.

Later.

With each passing day, it seems that our little Ellie Jane has become a bigger part of this family. She's really developing a look all her own. She's got a dimple on her left cheek when she "smiles" with gas. Her smile also reveals that that her upper lip is thinner than her lower. She's got beautiful ears, and her hair is wacky.

I do need to amend an earlier post. I have lately become even more engaged with my new princess, as she has become more engaged with us. What does this mean, you wonder? Let me explain. In her first few weeks, E was an especially easy baby. These days, she needs some coddling. I am not complaining, mind you. simply, with the higher demand, comes increased bonding. This may be an innate survival reflex. Regardless, I love her more everyday.

Now, some funnies.

Anytime that I happen to be carrying both my girls, Gabby declares, "Two Girls!! One. Two." Awesome.

There is a house on the way to G's school that consistently places large inflatable statues in their yard to celebrate holidays. well, for St. Patrick's Day, they placed a large Leprechaun in the yard. Gabby loves to point these figures out, as they come and go. Suddenly, G started asking me, B and a visiting Babci, "what does a leopard say?" We'd all respond with a roar or growl of some sort... until one day, G saw the Leprechaun and roared... I got it. she's been asking about the leprechaun. Whoops. I've since told her he says, "Hee, hee, hee, hee."

Last one, I promise...

Gabby's been saying, "see you later, crocodile!" HA!

Ok, one more.

A few weeks ago, we were giving Ellie a bath, and realized we had too much water in her tub. Gabby heard this, raced across the house and returned with a large plastic cup from her tub, with which we could remove some water. "Here you go." G rocks! (have I already shared that story?)

Lates, kids.

3.25.2007

The New American Collection of Gabby Poetry

Gabby's got a shmata on her head
Gabby's got a shmata on her head
Gabby's got a shmata on her head
She keeps it there all day.

Where Gabby rolls, double fistin' is a way of life, yo.

Definition: Double-Fisting: The art and science of holding and consuming two drinks at once in order to get drunk more efficiently

When the world is looking down, Gabby's looking up. No water in the eyes. All smiles!

Rudy's on a Sunday morning. Breakfast Tacos. Uncle Jason. Saba. Could life get any better? Wait - I forgot about the Jacuzzi for your hands. Life just got better.

3.20.2007

It turns out I treat her differently...

Her'e something I noticed today. I treat Ellie differently. It may have something to do with how much more experienced I am now than I was two+ years ago...or it may be a conscious shift. It's probably a combination.

Conventional wisdom says that you cannot spoil a child in the first month. I find myself letting Ellie stir for longer than I remeber allowing Gabby to stir, before consolation. Maybe it's because Ellie does not possess as loud a cry. Maybe it's that I'm not as anxious. Regardless. If we somehow helped G become extremely interactive and needy in her early months, I'm sure we are not encouraging Ellie to do the same.

I also consciously give Ellie much more tummy time than Gabby got. I think we were pushovers for little G. Anytime she got tummy time, she'd wail, and that would be it. Ellie on the other hand gets tummy time from me, even if she fusses (she doesn't wail).

We certainly are not as uptight about Ellie's feeding. She's latching well, putting on weight and pooping like it's for money. Gotta love it.

Today, I noticed that Gabby has a blond streak in her hair. The Texas sun is getting to her. She's pretty cool.

Lastly, I don't spend a whole lot of time with Ellie these days, since most of my home time is consumed by G and sleep, but the time I do spend with Ellie is real nice. I think her hair is curling a little. We'll see.

Later!