Grace's Big Girl Bed

Last weekend, we converted Grace's crib into a "big girl bed"--she was very excited about it!

Now we just need to help her understand when it is okay to get up. One night she woke up at 10 pm, came out of her room and said, "Good morning, Mama!"

Kids Say the Darndest Things, Part Two

While in a department store, Grace suddenly climbs in the middle of a clothing rack. I call for her and call for her and she remains quiet. After a minute or two, she comes to my side, looks up and says, "No more poops." Needless, to say, we found a bathroom shortly thereafter to change her!

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Later that same afternoon, I was baking Patrick a cake for his birthday. Grace was in the kitchen with me. She opened a tall cabinet we have and appeared to look for a snack. Next thing I know, Grace is inside the cupboard.

Shana: Gracie, come out of there.

Grace: --

Shana: Grace come on out. Close the cupboard door.

Grace: --

Shana: Grace, are you making poops?

Grace (peeking out of the cupboard and pointing emphatically): No!! Go, Mama! Cook!

Needless to say we made a trip to the changing table again.

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Grace and I went to the mall. While there, Grace picked out a pink bear. Since it was on sale, I bought it. When we got home, I put on some music (Grace LOVES music)...but instead of Gracie dancing, she had the bear "dance" and said in a singsong voice: "Go, Bear! Go, Bear! Dance, Bear!"

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Grace has a play phone that plays music and rings. When no one has played with the toy, it will occasionally ring out on its own. One evening, as we were getting ready to read stories before getting Grace to bed, Grace was mid-climb up the couch when her toy phone rang. She stopped, climbed down, rushed to her phone and "answered" it: "Hello? Okay. Bye!" Then returned to climbing up the couch for her nightly story time!

Kids Say the Darndest Things...

At an ice cream parlor, we sit and look over the sweet treats menu. Gracie is fussing and crying.

Pat: What's the matter girl?

Grace [crying]: I can't read!

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On the way to the ferry to see Mommy off to work.

Shana: Grace, you know in a few months you will go to school.

Grace: That's really, really cool.

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Grace dances in the kitchen to her favorite toddler tunes.

Shana: Wow, Grace, you're good at dancing.

Grace: Thank you, Mama. [Then takes a grandiose bow.]

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While trying to get Grace ready for bed, she runs into our bedroom (a delay tactic), then peeks out our window. She sees our neighbors through their kitchen window and begins to shout out and says, "Hi." A dialogue ensues.

Grace: Good morning, J---!

Neighbor: It's not morning.

Shana (whispering to Grace): Say, "Good night!"

Grace (yelling): Good night! Sweet dreams!

Easter 2011

The day before Easter, Gracie Skyped with Grammy and Grampy in California so they could watch her open the Easter gifts they sent. She loved her new sandals and dresses. Thanks Grammy and Grampy!

Gracie unpacking her Easter basket...and eating a Reese's peanut butter egg. I told her she could have one candy a day...but later, she stole candy from the stash we gave to Grand, Ta, and GG.

Gracie immediately put on her new white shoes and a new dress her Grammy and Grampy sent her. She loves dressing up! Unfortunately wearing the shoes without socks caused her to get "boo boos" on her ankles...and she boohoo'd over it for some time after.

Happy Easter!

Here's Grace on Easter morning. She was most excited about the shoes in her Easter basket and wanted to wear them right away. Then she wanted to put on the dress that Grammy and Grampy sent her. Here she is dancing in her fancy dress and shoes to her favorite artist, Lady Gaga!