Angel, Rocks, Madeleine, and Paris

Dear Isabella,

We've had some pretty intense conversations lately. Here's a little sample:

Yesterday we were on our way to Angel's vet appointment. I asked if Angel should drive, and you got really upset and explained that she couldn't drive because .... she didn't have hands or arms.

Today I received a note from your teacher, Ms. Sue, stating that you were putting rocks in your mouth on the playground. We talked about why this was a bad idea. You finally decided that you didn't want to eat rocks and end up in the hospital (like Madeleine). Madeleine is your current favorite book.

Speaking of Madeleine, as we read it for the tenth time this week, you asked me if I would take you there. (There is Paris.) I told you that I would, but that we needed to save our money because Paris is very expensive. We will go to Paris, Isabella. I promise.

Funny Stuff

" I a princess, Daddy a king and you a teacher, Mommy."

"Mommy, I got your beer for you. Here it is."

"Daddy, I buy you apples. You love apples. Dark red apples."

Thanks!

Tonight you dumped a bunch of your toys on the floor --seconds after I had picked them ALL up. I was so angry and tired, but I had to giggle when you put your arms around me and said, "It's okay. I not mad at you for making mess, Mommy."

Thanks, Isabella

Thanks for the nose nuzzles, Despereaux kisses and big squeezes. You are one sweet kid.

What you say... all day long.

"I DO IT MYSELF"

"I NO WANT IT!!"

"I Princess, you Despereaux. I kiss you."

Funny Girl

"Isabella, Pocahontas wears brown shoes. Please wear your brown shoes."
"No, Mommy, Pocahontas has feet, no shoes."

"Isabella, when you are very sweet, we can buy the Pocahontas doll."
"I pretty sweet, Mommy."

"Isabella, how was school today?"
"No, Mommy. I not talk with food in my mouth."

Estella

Dear Isabella,

Today you pushed Estella (she's much younger) at school today. You didn't push her down or anything, you just gave her a little tap. Why? Because she's a baby and she can't talk. Oh, Isabella.

We're Back!

Dear Isabella,

We're back at school. I'm pretty proud of us for not crying too much at drop-off this morning.

Tonight we're going to find an anniversary present for Daddy and just cuddle... a lot.

Sorry!

Dear Isabella,

We've had so much fun this summer. We went to the mountains with Sitty and Uncle Lein's family, we visited Grammy and Papa in Wisconsin, and you and I went to Dollywood a lot. I'm so sorry that I have not been updating properly. Please know that we had a lot of fun, and I promise to do better.

Love,

Mommy