I can't believe BK will be 3 years old in about two months. I'm slightly in denial, but not so much that I haven't already started planning for her 3rd birthday bash. She is so funny and full of personality. I can hardly believe her quick wit and ability to actually hold a conversation, these days. She can tell me about her day and her friends at school, she's good at reasoning things out, and she is the life of the party anywhere we go. Always singing and entertaining, showing off her "jenn-nastics" and stealing the hearts of anyone who'll let her. Here's a quick update on our spunky little girl: She gave up her beloved ahh-wah (her paci), she's called it that for as long as I can remember … [Read more...]
this day
Braylen accompanied me on my weekly grocery trip last Sunday. This particular day she was in an extremely loving mood. Before we left the house she sat in my lap at the desk while I wrote out the grocery list, her arms wrapped around mine, her eyes were fixed on my every move. Don't forget to add my apples, mama. And my 'nola bars, too. I planned to leave her home with Allen while I shopped, that's what she generally prefers, but not this time. She grabbed her shoes and headed to the door when I did, I had a sweet little shadow for the day. As we were walking through the store, she kept asking me for jus' one more kiss. I leaned down to her and whispered in her … [Read more...]
because toddlers say funny things
Yesterday, we were all home together. It was my last day before returning to work and I had planned a relaxing time at home, enjoying a lazy New Year's day. Oh, but Braylen had other intentions. Call it a rare glimpse of the terrible-two's or an unruly toddler due to a recent ear infection. Whatever the cause for her uncharacteristic behavior, she ended up losing some of her new toys as a consequence. One by one, I put away some of her favorite toys as I talked with her about making better choices. After her nap, I sat with her and talked about the choices she made and why it wasn't okay to act that way. Our conversation went something like this: Me: You know you have to earn … [Read more...]