Dance Class - Week 2

I didn't mention last week that Macy had a really hard time at her first dance class. I really hoped that I wouldn't jinx it by saying anything. She was so upset that I had to sit with her in my lap for the entire class. She watched, cried most of the time and would not participate at all. I was really bummed and hoped that we would not have a repeat this week. And PTL that we didn't. It was really my fault that she was so upset. It was total chaos when we got there, we were right on time (almost late), and we just kind of pushed her into the class and shut the door. Let's just say, she was not happy about this at all.

Tonight was an entirely different story. We got there REALLY early, watched a class dance for a while, and then she wanted to go into "her" room. There wasn't a class already in there, so we went in and she began to dance. She watched herself in the mirror, tapped her toes (like she had seen last week), did several pirouettes (like she had seen last week), and loved every minute of it. As other girls in her class began to arrive, she gladly welcomed them in and begged for them to dance with her. What a difference coming early made. She said goodbye when it was time for the class to start and was smiling when the class was over. She loved it!!

Here she is doing the "hot dog roll."

Wordless Wednesday - Chocolate Ice Cream

First Dance Class

I have to admit that I have been waiting three long years to see my little girl in a leotard, tights and ballet shoes and take her to her first dance class. Is she not the cutest thing ever??? I can't wait to see the costume and see her priss around (more than she does already!!).

A Love of Corn Dogs

I found out today that my littlest girl absolutely loves corn dogs. We went to Sonic for lunch and I got a corn dog for Macy and a chicken fingers for Molly. Well, Macy took one look at that corn dog and said, "I don't want that!! I want the chicken fingers." So, I showed Molly the corn dog and I didn't hear another peep from her until all that was left was the stick. It is definitely her new favorite thing!

Birthday Party Fun

Today, the girls went to Madison's birthday party. This is not the same Madison that has been referred to before, this is the daughter of a very good friend of Brian's, Byron. Back before Brian and I met, Brian was meeting with a personal trainer to work out....this was Byron. I guess once Brian met me, he could no longer afford to see Byron if we were going to get married!! HA I definitely think both of us need to go see him now...marriage, babies, etc can wreak havoc on your body!!

Anyway, Madison had her birthday party at the church play area, which my girls love. I was so proud of Macy because she finally went all the way to the top and slid down the BIG slide. Molly is getting more accustomed to the play gym. She loves to climb, so it is right up her alley. The problem is...her choice of play gym and climbing at home is mommy and daddy!!!

Awesome Purchase!!!

I am a consignment shopper through and through. I was introduced to consignment shopping when Macy was young and boy do I love it. Finding the "perfect" deal is always the goal. Last night, I found the perfect deal (well, really my mom did.) She found this Little Tykes picnic table for $5.00!!! Can you believe it? Nothing wrong with it...$5.00!!! I still can't believe it.

Another Doctor Visit

It seems that Molly is in and out of the doctor's office way too often...so, we went to see an ENT. Her tonsils are almost as big as her throat, she snores, has slight sleep apnea, and gets ear infections all the time. So, the prognosis is (after examining, trial run of allergy meds, and a hearing test) that she needs tubes in her ears, tonsils out and adenoids out. YIKES!! So, we have a lot of thinking and praying to do before we go down that road. Scary road for her and especially for her mommy and daddy.

Fun at Ninnie's House

There is always fun to be had at Ninnie and Granddaddy's house. Molly figured out she could climb up the ladder of the slide and slide down all by herself. Mommy and daddy were very glad of this as well since now we don't have to lift her over and over and over. Macy and Molly created a game out of sliding. The one who slid first would stay at the bottom of the slide and the other would slide into them. They would just giggle and giggle. It was wonderful seeing them play so well together.

Behind Ninnie and Granddaddy's house is a huge corn field. The girls had fun exploring (only so far) and figuring out exactly what it was. Macy quickly figured out that there was corn growing on the stalks. So, before we knew it, she pulled an ear of corn off and began to shuck it...as if we had already shown her how (which we hadn't). She did it perfectly...all the way down to the silk. She said, "mommy, there is hay on it." I said, "no baby, that is the silk." She said, "ok, I need to take the milk off." I said, "no, the silk, not the milk."

Jackson's Orchard

On our way to visit Brian's parents, we stopped at our favorite orchard to get some peaches and apples and the girls had a blast. Brian's aunt and uncle met us there to see the girls. These are the same relatives that went to Florida with us. His aunt Mary Jane just loves the girls. She played "Three Little Pigs" in the little house that was at the orchard. She was the "Big Bad Wolf." It was so cute. We pulled them around in wagons, they helped us pick out the peaches and apples, and just enjoyed the beautiful weather.

Going to the castle...

Tonight, Macy came into the den all dressed up and here is how the conversation went:

Macy: Mama, mama...I got to go. I got to go.
Me: Where are you going?
Macy: To the castle.
Me: The castle?
Macy: Yes, I am going to the castle to dance with the prince?
Me: Oh really, well, show me how you dance.
Macy: (daddy walks in) Daddy, dance with me.
Me: Oh Macy, I love seeing you dance with daddy.
Macy: He is King Daddy.

Playing Outside

Thank goodness for the nicer weather we have been having. My girls can actually play outside for a while during the day and it not be so hot. I can't believe how much Molly is growing up right before my eyes. She is saying so many things... her favorite words right now is "no" and "tanks" (thanks). She is now swinging in the big swing. She is only 19 months old!! She is still supposed to be a baby!!

Yet, my 3 year old still wants to be the baby and swing in Molly's chair.

Nomie came over and played outside with us for a while and I caught some very cute pictures of them playing in the flowers. Yes, daddy's pretty flowers in the front yard. But as you can see, I think there are plenty to go around. It was neat to catch some very precious moments of my mom with my girls. Sweet pictures that I am sure will be pictured in her house very soon.

Are they cute, or what?

My friend Leslee, whom I have known since we were Juniors in high school, brought her kids over today to play. She just had baby #4, Hannah, Josiah is 14 months and her twins, Grace and Samara are 2 1/2. Yes, she has her hands full!! So, she NEEDS those play dates for the kids to play. I took some pictures and her kids are so cute. Josiah is just one solid cutie pie.

Cardboard Testimonies

I read (watched) this on a friend's blog...worth the time to watch here.

A Girl After Her Daddy's Own Heart

We found out while on vacation that Molly loves to have her back, her stomach, her arms...well, anything rubbed softly. In fact, that was how we got her to sleep each night since all of us were in the same room. So, while I was with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law on Friday, I thought I would video Molly and just how insistent she is on you continuing the rubbing. Very funny!