in the moment > some day soon when I feel like crud, she will be there for me

I know this looks scary, but she gets it.  Crazy as it sounds, she listens best in the kitchen.  It's all she wants - for me to get her stool out.  She amazes me everyday with her knowledge and passion of cooking.  Whether it's listing off the ingredients correctly, to pulling out the correct pans/utensils, or even correcting me on order of operation.  She's 2.75 years old, and she gets it.  I can only hope it continues - and that she someday becomes Master Chef Junior of course :)

(btw - she scrambled these eggs from start to finish.  I was by her side the whole time except to take this single photo.  For her first time at the stove, she killed it)

my lucy > fresh painted nails, dirt, chalk, apples & giggles

Some days top the rest....

her words > her solution to a big problem

Lucy: "Mom...my right arm fell asleep...and so did my left arm" 

(lifting opposite arms in such a cute pathetic voice)

Me: "Hmmm....how do you think we can fix it"?

Lucy: "Do you have any jumping beans"???????

my lucy > my human airplane

my lucy > magic trick gone bad...a daily log

Photos start from 10 minutes after the incident, and end with the last photo taken of any discoloration.  We couldn't believe it got so bad so quick...and what felt like it healed quicker than it got worse.  Regardless, I think she totally owned it. 

(this last picture is totally hammy - it's all I had...)

my lucy > her belly button has its own personality

in the moment > a good night to share some news...

in the moment > old park, new scooter

move me > sous chef lucy > cuts olives

my lucy > purples, greens, and hearts

 

replay > american authors > best day of my life

This is it! After a much needed relaxing weekend in Napa with girlfriends - I feel more than rejuvenated. Time to clear my mind and focus on RIGHT NOW.  Hope this gives you a boost to your week too!  I have a feeling this is going to be a pretty awesome week....

in the moment > kiddie cocktails

...dreaming of laying in the hot sun with a nice cool drink in hand.... (maybe it's me thinking this)