Summer Fun 1

We have been having a super fun summer. Our biggest accomplishment is that Veronica is completely potty trained. She has been out of diapers for about a month now, 2 years and 8 months. I am so proud of her. She uses her portable potty when we are out and about without a clean restroom but I love the fact she does not fight me when it is time to 'try' to use the toilet. She is super agreeable and gets with the program before we head out of the house and every 2 hours or so. I could not have asked for a more cooperative child. I thank my lucky stars. I hope Lorenzo get the hang of it just as quick when the time comes for him.

Speaking of Lorenzo, he is growing really quickly. His shoe size is already 6.5 and his is about 30 pounds. His speech is coming along really nicely and we understand him more and more each day: (a short list of what he can say)

hi/bye mamma/papi
ciao
more
cacca
cracker
mint
water
ice
nanna
nai nai=milk
auntie
ball
milk
eat
fork/spoon/knife
brush

Soon he will be speaking in full sentences and we cannot wait. I am really excited to hear what this little guy has on his mind. Both kids love their auntie Tia and adore the fact she is a human pillow, chew toy and punching bag. I think they are going to have the best summer of their lives this year, esp. b/c their nonna is coming from Italy to see them.

The kids love playing at auntie Kentra's house. The pick the blueberries, strawberries and get naked in the backyard with the sprinkler.

Veronica got a new scooter from her papi, she is getting the hang of it and riding slowly but I bet she will speed it up soon.

Doesn't she look like a 4 year old in this photo. She has been loving the warm weather and all the play dates she has with her friends.

Veronica is a baby chick in this photo. We're at the zoo and she is getting ready to hatch out of the egg.

Summer means lots of ice cream for the kids and lots of Popsicles to keep cool. It's a fun treat but super messy. I have had to spray the stroller off with a hose twice already.

Veronica is a sweaty kid, she overheats easily and when that happens all her clothes come off.

Lorenzo is very skilled at using a spoon, fork and knife but no so skilled in getting a Popsicle into his mouth before it melts.