Monday, January 30, 2012

Happy, Happy Birthday!

Dear Isabella,

You had a fantastic birthday weekend. Sitty arrived on Thursday night, and we opened presents with her on Friday. You got an easel, a doctor kit, and some Strawberry Shortcake items. We had a lot of fun with the doctor kit. I learned that my blood pressure is 24, and my temperature is 55. Thanks.

Saturday was your art party at the Children's Museum in Oak Ridge. A lot of kids came, except you were pretty blue because your "boyfriend" Austin wasn't there.

Today, we celebrated your birthday with a breakfast of pink pancakes. Dinner was at Jason's Deli which is your favorite restaurant because they serve free ice cream.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Big Girl Bed

Dear Isabella,

We're making the transition from your crib to a big girl bed. It's been a slow process, and you aren't very interested in moving. Last night you slept in your big girl bed, but you just asked me if you could sleep in your crib tonight. So, you are now in your crib and I'm crossing my fingers that you'll go to sleep quickly. You've been staying up far too late and demanding that I bring you water, etc. It's been exhausting for both of us.

Go to sleep, Isabella. Go to sleep.

Boyfriends

"Mommy, I don't have a boyfriend. I have three." Gulp

Blue Room Blues

Dear Isabella,

You are growing up far too quickly. At the beginning of this month you moved to the blue room. Sadly, your friend Austin is still in the orange room because he's not potty-trained... and you are pretty upset about this. Whenever the teachers aren't looking, you sneak over to the orange side and just stare at Austin and giggle. Oh, my.

Holiday Update

Dear Isabella,

It's been far too long, but it's because we've been having so much fun. Really! You loved Christmas, your castle and your vanity. You delighted in opening presents and watching others open the gifts you had selected. You had a blast visiting Grammy and Papa in Wisconsin, but you did miss Daddy and the dogs.