A virtual baby book for all who love our little Lily Jade and a place to gather my thoughts on the crazy journey that is motherhood.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
And then you were three...
Lily turned three in May. She's grown into this fabulously spirited little girl. She's feisty and full of life. She loves telling me how happy she is and she gets terribly distraught if she gets even mildly scolded. She constantly tells me "you were wrong and I was right". She disagrees with almost everything I say but repeats back all that I tell her as if it was her own idea. She loves her dog Cara and her various stuffies. She's obsessed with her dolls, her trains, her blocks, and her playdough sets. She loves to put her dollies to bed and she loves to push them around in a baby stroller. She's already gone through a period of wearing only dresses and frilly pink clothes. Camping is her favorite summer activity and she's thrilled to hang out with her friends. She's still a little shy and often takes awhile to warm up to large group of people (just like her daddy!). Her favorite supper is tacos but she's almost equally obsessed with Spolumbo's sausages. She loves to help her daddy downstairs and she cries when he leaves for work before she gets up in the morning. She takes books to bed every night to 'read' before she falls asleep (just like her momma!). She loves blowing bubbles and playing in her sandbox. She has a strong sense of right vs wrong and she's a fairly stringent rule follower. She's thrilled when she gets to talk to her aunt and her grandparents on the com"puter" but she's happiest when she's outside with Scott and I. Three year olds are both a blessing and a challenge but they sure are amazing to watch develop.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Success!
After approximately one year of trying, Lily has finally got the hang of potty-training! She's had small successes over the year and was very close to being trained before we left for holidays last summer but cold toilet seats quickly became her downfall. Combine that with the attitude and independence of a two year old and she refused to use the potty much of the time.
This all changed about five days ago. She announced that she needed to pee and she has used the potty/toilet for every pee/poo since then! I'm not sure why things are different now other than SHE was ready. I don't totally think that our earlier efforts were wasted but like so many other things with parenting, Lily was just ready to change when it worked for her. Just like sleeping and eating and talking and walking...
This all changed about five days ago. She announced that she needed to pee and she has used the potty/toilet for every pee/poo since then! I'm not sure why things are different now other than SHE was ready. I don't totally think that our earlier efforts were wasted but like so many other things with parenting, Lily was just ready to change when it worked for her. Just like sleeping and eating and talking and walking...
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Sunday, December 18, 2011
My favourite
Listening to Lily's voice and hearing her language develop over the past six months has been my favourite stage to date. I wonder what's next?
Joy
Thursday, December 15, 2011
I love you
Sunday, August 7, 2011
When you were two (and three months)
You talk up a storm. Considering that you were a bit late to the talking scene, it's amazing how many words you can say now. You are a little reporter and can parrot almost anything we say, including the swear words.
You love reading books and doing puzzles.
Bambi is your favourite movie, even if there are a few clips that scare you.
You love playing hockey with your Daddy.
You could play outside all day long, especially if there was a sandbox involved.
You are scared to ride your run bike but you are obsessed with Mom and Dad's bikes.
You love throwing rocks and bark mulch.
You are tentative and a little shy sometimes but you quickly warm up to people.
You transition easily to new situations and happily go with the flow.
Your favourite foods are Mini-wheats, quesadillas, and noodles with cheese. You occasionally eat some fruit but rarely eat veggies (other than corn).
You are feisty and independent. You love doing things on your own and get mad if we try to help you.
You get frustrated when you don't get your way and can throw off a glare that would stop a horse in his tracks.
You are happiest when you are with your Mom and Dad. You are a pleasure to be around and we couldn't be prouder of the child that you are becoming.
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