Early Christmas Present

I was getting ready to leave for Nederland (Aman's home town) for his Samina's graduation. I walked outside for a minute to load up the car when I heard the front door close. I walked over to open the door and discovered I was locked out. Alena, the smarty had locked me out. I tried to explain how to open the lock, but she was too upset. She started to cry and so did I. Luckily I had my phone so I called Aman, who was in North Austin. He rushed home in 15 minutes. I was singing to Alena by the back door where I taught her the hooky pooky. She did great!

Samaya is rolling over. She can get herself out of the Bumbo and can sit in a tripod stance. She is way too advanced. She always has a smile on her face.

Alena can count to 25 (when she wants to). She is starting to learn colors. She is so smart! She is already hitting the "terrific two's" - lucky me...