my kiddos > i'm kinda in love...

my lucy > when did she grow up?

A late night almond snack...she insisted getting herself into the high chair...in nothing but her dance tights.

my lucy > she finally smiled just for me

my kiddos > sweet potato sillies

We are on day 2 of sweet potatoes...thank goodness he is not like his sister (she could never hold 'em down).  Everyday gets a little more fun around here.  With every new giggle or milestone, Lucy loves on him just a little more.  I love watching the love grow!

I give Lucy all the credit for the photos she is not in. She said she wanted to take pictures of Theo because he is soooooo cute!

my kiddos > bathtime

current obsession > drawing

In the last month to date, Lucy has drawn more than she has her entire life (3.6 years).  I am so exhilarated its finally happening! I thought there was no hope that my daughter would be an artist...then my hope lessened when I thought she disliked art all together... But now...!! I realized I don't care how good or bad she is, she is at least into it.  And just in case this is fluke, a short time fling, I am going to soak it up as much as I can.  This I could get used too...

Oh, in case you couldn't tell - That's Lucy (her first self portrait) and Theo on the left.  Mommy is on the right with Daddy in the corner.  We are all in the grass, by the water...with some really big belly buttons :) And those two circles on dad... she said it's a hat...

...So all those coloring books that we stocked up on with maybe one page scribbled in...are almost completely filled in..with both hands...although, she stays much more in the lines with her left.  Not sure what made the switch, but a little bit of me thinks she saw her very artistic cousin, penny drawing in tahoe, and somehow it clicked...or she wants to be just like her?  Her baby has since been named penny.

One of those child comments you will never forget...

Penny: "Lucy that drawing is really great!!"  Huge Smile.

(Her eyes looked over to me with a sort of.."you know I'm just saying that, right?!")

...later in her room alone with her mom...

Penny: "Mom, Lucy isn't a very good artist...I was just saying that to be nice!"

Well, whatever you did or said penny...I kind of give you credit for the push :)

my theo > his version of tummy time

in the moment > spring cleaning cuddles

We finally got some sun here after all the rain... and we are taking full advantage.  All 3 of us went to bed with some major rosey cheeks :)

my theo > first foods

 

Baby food. Meh. I much more enjoyed the jello mom put in my mouth much sooner than she should have. 

in the moment > hair pulls and laughter

I see the light.  Play has begun.  I see the near future... and I am in love.