flip flops

it is cold now.  too cold for bare feet in flip flops. 

but, the girls love their flip flops.

i tried hiding the flip flops, hoping they would be "out of sight.  out of mind".  that didn't work! they found them.

i couldn't even get a picture of the flip flops without these two hovering.

i wanted a picture so i could remember their little feet and the summer of 2012 when they wore flips flops non-stop.

i hid the flip flops again and we are slowly transitioning to socks and closed toe shoes.  change is hard. 

birthday song

I still can't believe she blew out the candles all by herself!

Look who's 2!

Happy birthday Liz!  Today you are two years old. 

You love to be held and cuddle and snuggle. You just want to be close to me. I find this so ironic because when you were an infant I was determine to “wear” you and always keep you close to me in a baby wrap.  But you never seemed comfortable or content to be so close. Now, though, it seems that all you want is to be in my arms.

You love your big sister.  You copy everything she does and try to boss her around.

You have a sparkle in your eye and it makes it so hard for me to be mad or stern with you.

You love to wear dresses and jackets. And are quite opinionated about getting dressed in the morning.

When you are happy, your face shines.  

There is nothing more beautiful than your happy face.

You also have your grumpy moments. You scream a lot! I guess this is a sign of your impatient and passionate nature. You are a girl who knows what she wants.

Watching you grow these last two years has been incredible.  

I am curious and nervous to see more of your personality develop.  

I am so thankful for you everyday.

You will always be my sweet pickle.  

Love, Mommy.

box

 October 10, 2010

July 31, 2012

Almost 2 years have passed and they can still fit in a diaper box!

four

Dear Kate,

You are 4 years-old today! How did that happen? You are not supposed to grow up so fast!

I can see that this is an exciting time for you. You are learning and growing and trying new things. You had your first swimming lesson last week. You were so brave; you went into the class all by yourself and you didn't cry or cling to me (what I would have done). You loved your class. I could see you smile from ear to ear with each new skill you learned.


You are still a picky eater. you always have been and probably always will be. You don't like vegetables and only a few fruits, but you can't seem to get enough meat. Your favorites are chicken nuggets, meatballs, fish sticks, and hot dogs! Of course, you LOVE candy. I think your favorites are fruit snacks, skittles, or M&Ms. You still won't touch milk, but you love yogurt. You also like cinnamon toast and pancakes.

Lately you can paint for hours and or be equally entertained with play-doh, puzzles, or legos. And, you always want to ride your bike to the park or Holmes Lake.


I see how much you love Liz. You often try to be a big a good sister and help her. You encourage her when she gets frustrated and you invite her to play with you. You are also daddy's little helper. You love to be his assistant when he is being a handy man. You pretend to build and fix your own make believe projects.


Being your mom isn't always easy. I worry that I am not keeping you stimulated and challenged; I want to help you grow. But, being your mom is a priviledge and I am honored and humbled that you call me mommy. Thank you for being my sweet Kate. Happy birthday!

Love, Mom

fingers

I almost forgot that Kate used to suck her fingers! How did my first born grow up so fast?