A New Routine

I think Isabella is finally going to start taking just one nap a day. She tried it once before, but it didn't last long. She's still been wanting her morning nap, but not an afternoon one. So today I kept her up all morning, fed her an early lunch, and put her down. All morning she was saying, "tired, nap" but hopefully she'll get used to the new routine soon.

Not the best way to wake up

There must be something going around that makes us poor moms have pimple problems lately. You would have thought I was a hormonal teenager by the way my face looked when I got up this morning. After examining my face for quite some time, Isabella said, "Mommy, bad." I interpreted it as, Mommy, you look bad. She then proceeded to kiss every single zit on my face, followed by a, "nice Mommy" as she patted me to make me feel better.

Not the typical birthday cake!

Today, while at my niece's Elmo themed 2nd birthday party, I asked Isabella what she wanted on her birthday cake in a few months. (Thinking she would say Elmo, because she wants to be just like her cousin). She answered, "Jesus".

Random Pics of the Day

I bought Isabella her first little bows for her hair the other day. I am just having way too much fun now that I can actually do a few a things with her hair! She loves it too, she's always asking for "tails" in her hair. I think I've got quite the girly girl on my hands.

Canning Day

I spent the day on Tuesday canning salsa. Since I was occupied most of the day, I let Isabella try something new. I filled one container with water, and put an empty container beside it. Then I let her have at it. It was quite the mess when it was over, but it kept her busy for a while (not as long as I was hoping it would, though).

Feeling Guilty

I just had a college girl, selling educational children's books, stop at our house. She was asking all about what kinds of educational things we do with Isabella and what she is able to do. I was telling her how we read to her all the time (sometimes I feel bad because she ALWAYS wants to read, and I get a little annoyed), she also is counting to three and knows how many one, two, and three actually is. She can recognise a few letters and tell me what they are, and she knows a few colors and shapes. I think she's doing okay without these books the lady was selling. But why do I feel so guilty for not buying them (they were EXPENSIVE, and only came in sets). She was telling me all about the people in town that I knew that had already bought them, she implied that my child wouldn't know everything she needed to for school without these books, etc. I realize that's what a salesperson does, so why do I still feel guilty.

Always my baby

She may not be a baby anymore, but she'll always be my baby.

My once, "I'm too busy to sit still" little girl has become a total cuddle bug. I am so happy to comply to "Mommy hold" and "Mommy rock" throughout the day. And even more, I am so happy to be at home with her, enjoying all these precious moments that will pass by too quickly. Although, not always the easiest financially, it has been the greatest blessing.

(In the picture she is pretending to be a baby - her new thing, she likes to pretend she's either a baby or a dog)