Mommy had a play-date!

When I look back on my life I think I'll need to know that I did spend some time with people my own age - or at least close.

So, here are some pictures from my "Girls' Night" last Saturday. I just had a few friends over to the house since Jay was at work. Lily hung out with us for awhile and then it was ADULTS ONLY - and she reluctantly went off to bed. We had a wonderful time and laughed A LOT. I've decided I need to do this more often. Sadly, my friend Nicole (brunette) is moving to Idaho soon...she will be greatly missed by my entire family.

On a side note, it is currently 9:00pm and Lily has been sleeping since 5:30...she complained of a tummy ache and went right to bed. I may be in for a long night - pray for us, please.

Lotsa Lil' Tidbits!

Well, it stopped snowing and/or raining long enough for us to actually get outside for a bit on Saturday afternoon. It was FAR from warm, but we bundled up and got out there for some fresh air. Lily (obviously) was in heaven...riding her bike, playing with a neighbor friend, and getting pulled along in her wagon. Spring can come any day now...we're ready.

Now, on to the recent Lil' Tidbits.

(a lot of her most memorable material comes when we're driving in the car.)

-on the way to grandma's house she starts yelling "We're coming bwamma! We'll be there soon!" So, I say "Yes, Lily, we will be there soon." To which she replies, "I'm talking to bwamma! She's not good at waiting." She has mentioned several times since then the fact that

neither myself nor my mother are good at waiting. Hmmm...where does she get her facts?

-on the way to a playdate she starts comparing the friend we were on our way to see to her "fwends fwom China"...she said "my fwends don't wive in China eddymore. They wive in Amewica just wike me...when I wived in China I was so sad. I was wooking for you eveweewhere and I couldn't find you...I'm so gwad you fwew in a pwane all the way to get me and bwing me home. I'm so happy to be a famiwee forever!"

When I was tucking her into bed one night last week she was talking about how much she missed her friend that we had spent the afternoon with. "I miss Riwee so much. I reedy wanted to bring him home, he's so good."

Getting her dressed the other morning she asks me "Did you pick out my ele-phit?" I was like, "Did I pick out your ELEPHANT!? What are you talking about, Lily?"

"My ele-phit. Did you pick out my ele-phit!? My ele-phit...my CLOTHES!"

Oh, your OUT-fit. Yes, I picked out your outfit.

She is constantly rhyming words. She'll say a word and pick a word that rhymes with it or she'll ask me to tell her a word that rhymes. When she asked me what word rhymes with grass I replied "sass"...she immediately said "Oh yes, sass whymes with gwass. I'm sassy...but I'm pwacticing NOT being sassy."

I asked her what kind of party she wants for her birthday this year. She said "A princess party...and when you see me, yell surprise. And I'll say thank you, I love surprises."

She is still very into imaginary play. She is constantly grabbing pretend things out of her pretend backpack. She even keeps rainbows in there and is always bringing them out to show people asking "do you wike wainbows??" Love it.

Two of her newest common phrases: "I'm gwumpy" and "I'm gettin' fwustwated."

We were in her playroom listening to a CD of some silly songs and she had questions about all of them. The Farmer in the Dell: "Why does the cheese stand alone when evewee one else runs away? My Bonnie lies over the ocean: "Bring back my body?" (I tell her "no, Bonnie") "But, we don't have a Bonnie. I reedy wish we had one." It's Raining, it's Pouring: "Why can't the old man get up in the morning?"

On and on (and on)...

Oh, I have so many more. But, this is gettin' way too long. Until next time!

Another first!

So, Wednesday my sister and I took the kiddos rollerskating. It was the first time for Lily and Payton, but they geared up with their helmets and tiny little skates and were ready to GO! Unfortunately, their feet weren't quite as ready to rumble.

As you can see by the picture - the rest of the skaters are a blur as they speed around the rink. We were goin' at a MUCH slower pace...pausing approximately every 20 seconds for me to pull Lily off the floor. But, she had a sweaty blast. We were out there for at least an hour, and her hair was completely matted to her head by the time the helmet came off. Honestly, I had a great time too and will definitely be taking her back.

She went to bed early and easily that night saying "I'm tired from all dat skating!" The video isn't great - but it does explain why my right arm and lower back hurt so badly!

It's official!

Lily starts preschool in the fall. She will go 4 days a week for 2 and 1/2 hours. At first, she was apprehensive, but now she claims she's ready. She just reminds me that for now, she is just THREE years old, and school won't begin until she is FOUR. So, I have my "baby" for a little while longer, then she is an official big girl. (yikes)

She had her 6 month check-up at the dentist this morning. She did really well again...said "ahhh" when she was told, and giggled a lot. Kept saying "I really like the dentist"...up until the very end. She was OVER it and said "Momma, I'm ready to go home now!" I was ready too. I DON'T like the dentist.

This is the picture she drew while waiting for me to finish my interview with her preschool. I was quite impressed. She usually won't draw anything free-hand. She is a perfectionist and will usually say that she doesn't know how to do it right....but I think she did a darn good job on her butterflies and flowers. In her words, it's a "masterpiece".

We have been keeping busy. I took Lily rollerskating for the first time this afternoon. I'll post pictures soon. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week.

Easter 2008

We had a wonderful Easter this year...Lily went on an egg hunt at church, colored eggs, got an Easter basket filled with some of her favorite goodies, we had an incredible church service, a delicious lunch with family, and best of all - we took time to remember the real reason we celebrate Easter. It's not about all of the things pictured here - although these things are certainly fun. We remember everyday (especially Easter) that Jesus lived, He died, and He rose again.

Pooped!

Our weekend with Lily's cousins went very well.
The kids had a great time together - and I got a glimpse at what it would be like to be a momma of FOUR. (I'll pass.) I'm tired. Even Lily is catching naps here and there. (today she is upstairs in her bed...this picture was taken the other day after she had fallen asleep in the car).

Some recent Lil tidbits:
Lily was playing on the computer when she yells "Mommy!!!! Heeeelp!" As I walk into the office, she lifts her arms in the air and asks "What on earf did I do!?"

At bedtime the other night Lily's prayer was simply this "God, please don't let me get carried away in a big, soapy bubble."

Yesterday I asked her if she would like some dinner...she said "I have some pretend food here in my back pack." (so she reached behind her back and grabbed some pretend food) "See, I got an apple. chomp, chomp... Mmmmm...healfy!"

This morning we went to an Easter egg hunt at church - pictures to come. Looks like we're going to have another COLD Easter...but Spring just has to come eventually, right?!?

Before I started blogging...

all that came in the mail were bills. Not so anymore! Lily got more pressies today from my "blog friend" Amy...she loves her bunny cup and Easter puzzle! But what she REALLY loved? the beautiful ribbon that was placed on her gift. That kept her busy for quite some time.

Look at those faces! Lily just remembered that she doesn't have her Spot! (major tragedy)

Don't worry, Lily...here he is!



Thanks mommy, I'm happy again. Now, let's do my new puzzle!

Thanks Amy! You are so sweet! And I also want to thank Denise for the wonderful Easter book she sent to Lily last week - she loves it and asks me to read it to her daily. You girls are so wonderful to spoil my little princess. I tell ya, my bloggy friends are some of the BEST friends a girl could ask for.

I'll be gone for a couple days...watching my sister's kids while she and her hubby are enjoying some much-deserved time away. Catch ya later.