Nicole is at the age where the things she says make us laugh and/or cringe all at the same time. Here are a few quotes thus far from our sweet 4 year old that are ones to remember:
In order to build camaraderie and comfortableness, my dentist invited Nicole to look into my mouth with him during his examination. Nicole's response: "I'm NOT a DOCTOR!" And then to no one in particular, but loud enough for us all to hear, smugly she says, "I'm a princess."
When discussing the fact that Nicole was going to need to get some "pokes" (shots) to keep her healthy: "IF SHE GIVES ME A SHOT, THEN I'M GOING TO GET MY SHOTTER AND GIVE HER A SHOT!"
Nicole was refusing to share one of her princess band aids with Megan, so I said that I would have to take the box if she wasn't going to share. Nicole's response: "Mom, if you take my band aids, then I'm going to take your rings!"
When driving in the car: N: "Dad, are you going the speedway?" D: "Yes, Nicole, I'm driving the speed limit." N: "Well, don't drive like a maniac."
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
January Highlights
Life has been busy around here which is why I haven't posted much. Here are some January highlights:
Nicole attended her very first birthday party on January 17 (same day as Grammie Lynn's birthday!). Her friend Mary was turning 4, and Mary is Nicole's best friend. We carpool on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which are preschool days, and the two were in school together all last year as well. It's a great friendship.
Mary's mom said that Nicole should come at 11am and I could pick her up at 1pm. That morning, Nicole and David went shopping at Target to pick up a gift. Nicole picked up a Dora microphone, a barbie doll, and a headband for Mary. She and David wrapped the gifts, she put on her new headband from Aunt Katie and got into the car, ready for the party.
Here she is, ready to go:
When I pick her up, Nicole says loudly, "Mom, I had a GREAT time!" Then she hugs and kisses Mary goodbye. A great start to a lifetime of birthday celebrations! Thanks, Mary!
Miss Megan is embracing being two with a vengeance. She insists on picking out her clothes, dressing herself, putting on her own coat and shoes, AND...removing her diaper in favor of more "big kid" fare ie. raiding Nicole's underwear drawer and bringing her big sister to tears for invading her things. Yes, Megan may very well potty train herself if she didn't have me getting in the way. But given that "Little Sarge" has strong will power, she may very well have success behind my back.
Baby Lauren is so smiley and happy this month. She is happy to see anyone who smiles at her. She has also discovered her toes! It is quite funny because she holds her little legs straight out like a chicken to inspect them! She's kind of like a mini Mary Lou Retton doing a round off over a pummel horse.
Here she is:
Nicole attended her very first birthday party on January 17 (same day as Grammie Lynn's birthday!). Her friend Mary was turning 4, and Mary is Nicole's best friend. We carpool on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which are preschool days, and the two were in school together all last year as well. It's a great friendship.
Mary's mom said that Nicole should come at 11am and I could pick her up at 1pm. That morning, Nicole and David went shopping at Target to pick up a gift. Nicole picked up a Dora microphone, a barbie doll, and a headband for Mary. She and David wrapped the gifts, she put on her new headband from Aunt Katie and got into the car, ready for the party.
Here she is, ready to go:
Miss Megan is embracing being two with a vengeance. She insists on picking out her clothes, dressing herself, putting on her own coat and shoes, AND...removing her diaper in favor of more "big kid" fare ie. raiding Nicole's underwear drawer and bringing her big sister to tears for invading her things. Yes, Megan may very well potty train herself if she didn't have me getting in the way. But given that "Little Sarge" has strong will power, she may very well have success behind my back.
Baby Lauren is so smiley and happy this month. She is happy to see anyone who smiles at her. She has also discovered her toes! It is quite funny because she holds her little legs straight out like a chicken to inspect them! She's kind of like a mini Mary Lou Retton doing a round off over a pummel horse.
Here she is:
Lauren gets a 10!
Nicole Quotes:
N: Mom, I think you should have three more babies.
Me: Oh, Nicole. I have my three babies! I have you and Megan and Lauren.
N: Mom, we ARE going to grow up!
Today I was able to hold Lauren on my hip which is a mom milestone--so much more can be accomplished with a kid resting on a hip versus a newborn who needs to be cradled. Nicole is right, they ARE going to grow up, and I don't know that I'm ready for that!
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