Grace says...

"Because I'm a superhero, I rescue worms."

This was said late last night. Earlier in the evening, Grace spent an hour or so making a "home" in the ground for a worm she found because she didn't want the worm to get hot in the sun. Later, when she was fighting her sleep (because she's afraid of the dark), she chatted with me about her "worm rescue." I wrote down this quote immediately--it made me laugh and cry...she's so darn awesome.

Grace Says...

"I'm a superhero!"

"I'm working on my cool factor."

"I want you to be happy."

"Come on pee pee! Come out, come out wherever you are!"

Potty Time!

Long ago, we tried to potty train Grace (about 2 years ago, actually). She peed two times, then refused to go. Screamed actually. Dug her heels. And has been doing so ever since.

Today, Grace made pee pee on the potty again. She announced she had to pee, ran to the potty, climbed on, and went! We both cheered and celebrated by calling Daddy, then Ta, then Grampy (the last two per Gracie's request). She went two more times after...Hopefully, this continues this time!

A few potty related quotes from today...

"Come on, pee pee! We're waiting!"

"The toot made my pee pee area stink." (toot=fart)

"Let's make pee pee and poo poo!" (no poo poo in the potty yet!)

Zoo Fun

This past Saturday we went to our local zoo to take part in their special Conservation Day event in honor of Earth Day. Grace had a rough start, but warmed up to the zoo after getting a bit of food in the belly. Here are a few highlights from our day's excursion!

Grace as an otter.

Grace building a bird house. So proud!

I Love My Family

In this year of sadness, I am trying to step back and remind myself of what makes me happy. You know what it is. That kiddo. She truly is amazing. And that husband of mine is pretty awesome too!

I wish I could recall all the funny and quirky things she has said, but no matter what she does or says, I am left smiling. I am very grateful for her and feel lucky she is in our lives.

Just had to share...I needed a happy thought right now.