First Comes Love...

We received an email on Wednesday night that followed as such: Reflections of Abigail  :-) *** She reminds me so much of my Mom in the way she leans over to brush her hair, and her hairstyle and looks often remind me of my Grandma Nickinovich (oh how I love that) You're so adorable, Bitsy Girl. Your Great Grandma would have loved you so much!

Abigail, Last week you went to lunch with Grandma & Nuna Soula and came home with this drawing: Dad and I entitled it, "Visions of my Hair", by Abigail Lauckner We love you Bits  :)

Lots of singing and dozens of steps on her own today!!!  Usually between four and eight at a time - always holding bunny rabbit and duck.  She did even more to show GPA.  Most of it was after her nap.  She also pretended to sneak up behind me to surprise and tickle me.  Obviously something you or Kevin taught her  ;-) since I saw some parts of that at your place - especially the hugging of stuffed animals. She is also making lots of sounds like she is talking with the base word she uses for animals but mixed with singing..    Sometimes she says what sounds like gatch ya.   So many hugs for her bunny today.   So many changes since she was last here.  She is such a delight! Love, Grandma and GPA.

A note I received while we were in New York: (12/13/12) Abigail was very comfortable at preschool today.  I was impressed that a parent was there with each child.  This is an excellent approach.  You can already see the children's little personalities.    Abigail has been beautifully behaved this week!  She is such a delight!  She does her naps with no fuss and has slept the entire evenings without any waking up until about 7:30AM or 8:00AM. She sings her tango song often and is so cheerful always!  Tomorrow is the seniors Christmas party where she will again be the hit of the party!  They love seeing her.   We received your beautiful Christmas card today.  Abigail thought it was great too!  She loved to look at the picture of the three of you and was singing her song the whole time and giggling. Hope you and Kevin are having a great time.   Dad and I and Abigail send our love! ...

As I've mentioned, Abigail goes to my parent's place on Mondays and Fridays. Every so often Kevin and I get a note from Grandma, so I thought it would be fun to start a Grandma's Diary section and track all the fun things she writes to us about Abigail. Here's one from yesterday: Abigail was so delightful and especially funny today. A couple highlights: After her first diaper change, which I did in her play room on the carpet, she quickly turned over just after I removed the old diaper and cleaned her up.  She was scrambling away with her bare bottom facing me as she was smiling, looking back and waving and saying so clearly bye...bye... bye... .......... A while later she held out her closed hand as if to hand me something.  As I put out my hand to capture whatever she had inside, she quickly opened that hand and there was nothing in it.  She then giggled and held out her other hand, opened it, and there was a small toy.  She was trying to trick me a...

Sent while in LA: Daddy and Mommy,   I can't wait to see you tomorrow!   I had an amazing day meeting so many new people, even two of my Great Great Aunts.  I should also say that I meet a really cute guy with beautiful brown eyes.  He even held my hand for a moment.  He might be a little young for me but he is very tall.  Actually he is half my age but I can tell he really likes me.  His name is Noah Pfenniger. I can not wait to see you!   Love,  Abigail GMA &GPA send their love too.

Sent while Kevin and I were in LA: Today our walking ladies celebrated Chris's 83'd birthday!  Abigail was delightful and beautifully behaved at the luncheon;  such a lovely little lady.   Clearly she was adorable and so perfectly mannered.   Another fun and great day for all of us!

Sent to us while in LA: (Email title:  "over the river and through the woods...!) Well - ok, no " river " and not a genuine "woods" but... off to Grandma and Grandpa's house we go...... Dear Mommy and Daddy,      We waved goodbye to you then drove to GMA and GPA's house.  I sang some of the way and giggled at GMA and GPA's singing.  We got there and I crawled through almost all the rooms on the main floor, drank one of GPA's delicious fruit drinks mixed with the milk you sent then got sleepy about the same time as GPA.  We both took a nap at 8:15AM......and woke up about an hour later.       I have been eating everything - cheeses, squash, milk, .....but most of all I love the cut up grapes you sent with me.  I have been talking to the neighbor who bought the Cox's house and he thought I was really cute.  While GMA was talking to him, I waved to the UPS man and he waved back and smiled!...

"...and again, what should we get Mom for her Birthday???" We all wish you a great birthday with all our love!!!!!! -Mom, Dad, Victor, and Abigail

Having fun with an old friend of her Mom's! (this was actually Victor's; given to him when he was born, but I'll let it slide)  ;)

Sent while we were in Walla Walla (our first time away for more than one night) : She is having fun!   Enjoy!