Ms Kathi broke her arm last week. And in addition to several handmade gift well cards and pictures, you have been very concerned for her well being, praying for God to heal her at every meal and every other prayer time we have. I love your sweetness, darling Blue.
But I had to shake my head when you came back from across the street, delivering a picture to her, and promptly stole things from your brother and otherwise treated in full oppressive big-sister manner. Translate sweetness to all--especially little brothers.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
I'm having a hard time reconciling myself to how you're growing up so quickly. This morning I came out (we are off duty), and you were nicely playing with your brother, completely dressed already, busy planning out your day. My tiny toddler is all gone and a little girl is in her place, opinionated, driven, and charming (except when you're fighting with your brother...ahem).
Thursday, February 5, 2015
February 5, 2015
You stayed up and watched the Superbowl with us on Sunday (minus the halftime show, as that really wasn't fit for anybody to view!).
You've grown up so much in the last few months, little Blueberry of mine.A few months ago, I wouldn't have dreamed of letting you stay up that late, knowing that you would be a cranky mess the next day.
But you handled the experience beautifully. Playing nicely with your magnetic dolls and doing another doll's hair. You were bubbly and happy, and would cheer when we cheered, occasionally crying out, "Go 'Hawks!"
And of course you partook in the delicious food because, let's face it, the Superbowl is really just an excuse for a party with yummy food.
And this year, I didn't find any fingerprints in the brownies. Last year, I put the brownies out on the table, and came back a few minutes later to find you had carefully dipped a little finger into the center of each brownie square and was enjoying quite a little chocolatey feast.
You've grown up so much in the last few months, little Blueberry of mine.A few months ago, I wouldn't have dreamed of letting you stay up that late, knowing that you would be a cranky mess the next day.
But you handled the experience beautifully. Playing nicely with your magnetic dolls and doing another doll's hair. You were bubbly and happy, and would cheer when we cheered, occasionally crying out, "Go 'Hawks!"
And of course you partook in the delicious food because, let's face it, the Superbowl is really just an excuse for a party with yummy food.
And this year, I didn't find any fingerprints in the brownies. Last year, I put the brownies out on the table, and came back a few minutes later to find you had carefully dipped a little finger into the center of each brownie square and was enjoying quite a little chocolatey feast.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
January 29, 2014
You have taken on, and successfully conquered, your third country. Okay, maybe conquered is an exaggeration, but you took on Thailand with great success my darling girl. This was your first trip to see Nana and Papa in their home and to see where your mommy grew up.
I was proud of you for how you handled the cultural changes. The language didn't phase you a bit (you even learned a few phrases and have enjoyed continuing to use them since our return - sa wa di ka; kop kun ka; tuk tuk; maa). Most of the food you handled well or didn't complain about if you didn't like it. You immediately developed an immediate and probably enduring love of papaya. And you tolerated being pointed at and touched by complete strangers at random times with complete calm and grace.
We rode elephants, saw monkeys, went to artists' village where you indulged your artistic side in painting a box, rode a pony on the beach, played in the sand, went swimming every day, saw and fell in love with orchids and frangy pannies, and overall had a delightful trip.
I hope you are able to keep some memories of this trip darling, and someday we can visit again and see more.
I was proud of you for how you handled the cultural changes. The language didn't phase you a bit (you even learned a few phrases and have enjoyed continuing to use them since our return - sa wa di ka; kop kun ka; tuk tuk; maa). Most of the food you handled well or didn't complain about if you didn't like it. You immediately developed an immediate and probably enduring love of papaya. And you tolerated being pointed at and touched by complete strangers at random times with complete calm and grace.
We rode elephants, saw monkeys, went to artists' village where you indulged your artistic side in painting a box, rode a pony on the beach, played in the sand, went swimming every day, saw and fell in love with orchids and frangy pannies, and overall had a delightful trip.
I hope you are able to keep some memories of this trip darling, and someday we can visit again and see more.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
January 8, 2015
Your dance studio performs the Nutcracker every year. And while, for the next few years, we probably won't participate in that (although you do have that option), I did enjoy watching you perform in class a little dance you learned. And it made me happy that you were able to dance with Patches.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
January 3, 2015
Recently, you rediscovered the concept of "reflection." We talked about the word and what it meant. And then you spent the rest of the day finding your "refction" in spoons, doors, mirrors, car doors, etc. And a lovely "refction" it is too darling.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
January 1, 2015
Happy New Year little girl. You did not stay up until midnight. However, we have been practicing saying 2015. You had 2014 down pat; time to move on.
So looking back over December memories, one of the things that really has stood out to me was your sweetness towards your brother. With all the cottage Christmas parties we attend, we've been talking a lot to you about how you and Z don't always get gifts from the groups (although sometimes we're extra blessed and you do). Most of the time, we provide you a gift at those parties (for now....). The first party I tried to see if I could do just a gift for you as Z really isn't old enough to know or care. But no, that was not okay with you. He needed a gift to. This was very important to you.
And this year you asked if you could get Christmas presents for people! So you bought daddy a video game and helped daddy pick out a present for me. And we had to take a special trip before ballet one day to make sure you had a gift for your brother because that was a big deal. And I'm glad you're learning generosity and wanting to include others.
So looking back over December memories, one of the things that really has stood out to me was your sweetness towards your brother. With all the cottage Christmas parties we attend, we've been talking a lot to you about how you and Z don't always get gifts from the groups (although sometimes we're extra blessed and you do). Most of the time, we provide you a gift at those parties (for now....). The first party I tried to see if I could do just a gift for you as Z really isn't old enough to know or care. But no, that was not okay with you. He needed a gift to. This was very important to you.
And this year you asked if you could get Christmas presents for people! So you bought daddy a video game and helped daddy pick out a present for me. And we had to take a special trip before ballet one day to make sure you had a gift for your brother because that was a big deal. And I'm glad you're learning generosity and wanting to include others.
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