Toddlerhood

Well, she's officially a Toddler this week -- at least according to our day care center, where she was "promoted" from the infant room to the toddler room.

It's true. She's much more toddler than baby anymore.

She said the word "peach" for the first time today. Her vocabulary is coming so fast now, it's hard to keep track of the new words.

And, today we did our first "dry run" when she walked into the bathroom and squealed "PEE-PEE!" Well, at least she's thinking about it. :-)

Good Dog

While I’ve always read that boxers are good dogs with children, I am often surprised at our dog’s patience with Princess Pea. In their 15 months together, he has been subjected to a lot, and only once has he expressed any displeasure at her (and at that moment she was sitting on his head – I think I would have been a bit upset, too.)

Here’s a snapshot taken a few days ago that demonstrates just how understanding a dog can be when it comes to the little people.

Princess Pea had pulled up the blanket he was laying on (I guess to tuck him in) and then decided that he needed a napkin on his head, too.

Wild Thing

Hello, all. I thought I would try to post a video here. This is a clip of Princess Pea dancing to the song "Wild Thing." She received this toy for Valentines' Day from her Nana, and it is a big favorite. Please forgive Mom's singing on the audio!

The Relocator, Part 2...

...or, "Flushing Money Down the Toilet"

We have a very nice woman who comes to the house and helps with all manner of household things and babysitting. She has been a lifesaver in this past year when I have been making the transition to mommyhood.

Well, yesterday, she greeted me upon my return to the house with a smile on her face and a chuckle. Princess Pea was napping when I left the house, and Nanny had decided that she would clean the guest bathroom to kill some time.

Imagine her surprise when she found a $5 bill floating in the toilet bowl. She (being the resourceful and quick-thinking domestic diva that I am not) threw it in the washing machine with a load of clothes. Good as new!

Retirement for Scottie

I always get a little choked up when I put on one of my girlie's "Sunday Outfits" and realize that it's probably the last time she will wear it. I know that it's crazy to think that she'll stay in it forever, but in my heart I'm wishing that I could keep her just the way she is today for just a while longer.

So, this week we bid farewell to the cutest little red jumper with the black scottie dogs on it. Little girs are so much fun!

Wild Kingdom

After a tough morning of eating, playing, and being toted about in the backpack, Princess Pea is working on a 3.5 hour nap. I’ll have to get her up here shortly, or bedtime will be in jeopardy!

I snapped this photo this week when Princess Pea and I were playing together. We were given these masks at a Seoul restaurant on a recent visit. I was the lion and she was the zebra. This gives the game of “Getcha!” a new dimension as I chase her down the hall.

The favorite pastime with the mask is simply to put it on and take it off in front of the full-length mirror in the bedroom – over and over again. It’s funny that if she gets a hold of anything new, she has to take it to the bedroom so that she can admire it in the mirror. Princess Pea is enamored of her own reflection!

Spacebar Found!

Woo Hoo!

I just discovered the space bar. It was under the couch cushions with a baby-food spoon!