07.20.14 - Sunday

We've had quite a few tussles this week, little Blueberry mine. You have suddenly decided that you DO NOT want to go to bed and have been shutting down to try to avoid having to do so.

We've been talking a lot about how mommy and daddy are not good at mind reading and you have to use words to tell us what's bothering you. Finally tonight you used words very well.

First of all you told you "I don't know where doggy is and that makes me mad."

Later, having resolved the doggy situation, you felt that since this expressing emotions business went so well, you decided to inform me about another time that you felt mad.

"Member when we went and saw my best friend Lily and then we had to leave? That made me mad."

Me: "Yes, leaving friends can make us upset. Is there anything we can do to help that?"

You: "Go see Lily."

Sigh. The problem with expressing oneself is that those who are being expressed to (especially when they're your parents) have to deal with those desires and needs. LOL.

07.14.14 - Monday

Last week was your first ballet class without mommy. You did great! It's an Angelina Ballerina class, and the book was based on Angelina having a sleepover. Thus the laying on the floor.

07.10.14 - Thursday

It's been a busy week for you and mommy, my little blueberry. You've been taking an Angelina Ballerina dance camp all week. Two and a half hours every morning of dancing, crafts, story, and delight. Fun but exhausting for sure. Afternoon naps have been a definite this week.

07.07.14 - Monday

This Fourth of July, we went to a lake and had a grand time hunting frogs, jumping off bouncy devices, and swimming. You have gotten so brave. What happened to my little girl who would scream and cry if we tried to get her into the water without her strangleholding our necks? She has been replaced by a brave young lady who jumps into the water and doggy paddles around by herself. And now bursts into tears when it's time to leave the water instead of not wanting to get in at all!

07.02.14 - Wednesday

This summer I have been amazed at your eagerness to explore water. Last year, getting you to go into the water at all was a constant challenge. This year, keeping you safe in your eager splashing has been my bigger concern. I'm so proud of you taking on the water!