Big girls love birthday parties and other March memories.

March was a very big month indeed! In just a week in a half, I went from a baby who slept in a crib and wore diapers to a big girl, for...

I am done with nasty, bulky, smelly diapers! After all of the anxiety, mainly on Mom's part, we waited until I was ready to use the potty on my own, and potty training was a cinch, which only took a couple of days. Mom is proud; Dad is proud; Grandma is proud; the Aunts are proud; Mrs. Allison is proud, and pretty much everyone with whom I come in contact is proud because I am very proud, and I am not afraid to announce it. In fact, while in the library during my first week of potty training, I picked out a book about using the potty for Mom to read, and at the end, I stood up and very loudly announced to everyone that "I pee and poop and fart in my own potty" accompanied by frantic arm gestures. I felt that the last part gave my proclamation an air of class. I was mainly letting the 6-year-old girl next to me know so as to impress her with my maturity. My potty news came shortly after I sat down next to her, inched closer to her, introduced myself, then told her that "I have beautiful hair" and that "I get haircut someday". I was just trying to find a common interest, and seeing how her hair was bright blond and waved down to the middle of her back, I figured we had gorgeous locks in common. After a week of pull-ups, I moved on to big girl underwear, and in the last few days, I have transitioned to the big potty. If you are lucky, next time I see you, I will gladly show you my big girl underwear.

The Monday after I started potty training, I decided that it was time to claim some more independence for myself, so that morning, I took it upon myself to get out of my crib unassisted. Mom was sleeping soundly when I threw open her bedroom door and announced that "I get up all myself"; I about scared her to death. After battling back and forth to stay in my crib, on Thursday, after a fun-filled Saint Patrick's Day complete with the park and dinner with the parents and before Dad left for a week-long trip, we converted my crib to a toddler bed. I helped, of course, and although I wasn't down with the introduction of a pillow, I did sleep all night in my big girl bed without any problems. Then, just to drive Mom totally nuts, in the morning when it would have been so much easier to get up on my own, as compared to climbing out of my crib, I instead stayed in my bed, called for Mom, and waited until she came in and got me up. I have continued with this routine ever since. I start with sweet "Mommy, where are you? Anybody home?" calls to "Mom, get up here right now!" shouts in a matter of seconds. After a couple of days in my big girl bed, I accepted the addition of a pillow, and besides the first couple of days during which Mom had to come up and remind me to lay down during nap, I have transitioned to my big bed flawlessly. I truly am growing up so fast.

St. Patrick's Day 2011 - free slideshow maker with music

March is a month full of birthdays. First, we had Boris' Birthday, which we celebrated with cupcakes during a playgroup at the park. Boris' twin brothers, Roman and Andrew, even celebrated with us; they are so cute. I think that Parker and I were the messiest cupcake eaters out of the bunch, and Mom had a hard time getting Boris' candle to stay lit, so we just had to pretend. Happy 3rd Birthday, Boris!

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Later in the month, we celebrated Selina's 2nd Birthday with a birthday bash at Fowler Park. It was one hot Saturday, so after spending very little time on the overcrowded playground, - that place is a zoo on the weekends - we all had an awesome time eating cake and running around in the pavilion. There is nothing like a day with my boys and Selina; even some of Selina's family from Germany came to partake in the festivities. We went crazy in the field next to the pavilion, and I accidentally knocked Lucas down and cut his nose; I'm sorry, Lucas. While Selina opened gifts, the boys and I set our sights on a huge ball that was being kicked around by the guys next to us. Eventually, one of them noticed our excitement, and he was nice enough to let us play with it. I have got to get one of those! Towards the end of the party, Mrs. Lisa, Baby Mo, and PGo met up with us, and PGo garnered quite a bit of attention. It was a great birthday party; Happy 2nd Birthday, Miss Selina! After the party, Baby Mo, Mrs. Lisa, and PGo came over to our house for a slumber party. I tried to show Mo a good time, and Mrs. Lisa tried to teach me how to blow up a balloon; I think that may still be a little advanced for me, Mrs. Lisa, but I appreciate the lesson and the confidencen my abilities. Just so you know, I pretty much wear a tutu around the house all the time now; it wasn't just to impress Mo; although, I hope he was impressed. That was one heck of a Saturday!

Selina's Birthday - free slideshow maker with music

Big girls also love...

semi-sleepovers with their girlfriends. I spent the evening and well into the night at Parker and Grayson's house a few Fridays ago, and while the parents hung out, Parker and I played, tickled each other, lounged on the couch, made each other fake meals, watched Despicable Me, donned some awesome hats, and caught up on our gossip. It is so nice to finally have a good girlfriend. I like to take care of my good friends as well, and when Parker was thirsty, I frantically called to Mrs. Joanne, "Parker need, Parker need...water". I then made sure that Parker had her Woofy, her stuffed dog, before we got comfy on the couch for movie time.

 hanging out with their bffs. Although Lucas and I get a bit testy with each other, he is still my best friend, and we always end up having a blast.

hanging with their Dads. Dad is my main man, and I hate that he has to travel so much right now, but when he is home, we take full advantage of our time; even if, it just means hanging out in the hammock and having lunch outside. He has also promised to take me fishing this weekend, just like Curious George goes fishing. On a side note, I decided at some point that a blue shirt means that Daddy is staying home with me, so as soon as he gets home in the evenings and on weekends, I immediately go and get one of his blue shirts and force him to put it on. Don't ask...

making new friends and reconnecting with old friends. I spent an exciting afternoon with Brayden, Hudson, and Baby Mo a couple of weeks ago, and during my visit, I got to meet Hadley Bickers and Presley Fournier for the first time. Although I love the babies, I really loved playing with all of the boys' musical instruments and playing dress up and playing doctor with Hudson and ogling Brayden and running the football and getting a massage from Hudson, but most of all, I loved giving a very animated performance with Hudson and Brayden on their fireplace complete with singing, dancing, and clapping. We are definite performers.

Day with the Bickers, Mo, and Presley - flash slideshow maker

spending the day with their cousins. Harper is getting so big, and she is starting to play with me! I love being around her; although, we both expressed a bit of jealousy over Grandma's attention this last weekend.

 

discovering new places with friends, like Adventure Kids, which has a huge, indoor sandbox with a playset and wiggle cars.

 

 hanging with the boys at Tyler's house, especially on rainy days.

eating at their favorite restaurants; mine is the sushi restaurant, and I am getting pretty good with the chopsticks.  Every single time Mom and Dad ask where I want to go eat, I yell, "Sushi restaurant!"

choosing future aspirations.  I have decided that I want to be a monster when I grow up, so I spend up to 50% of each day pretending to be a monster.

helping with the dry cleaning. My only motivation to get that laundry into the building is to collect my lollipop!

Now, I don't love this one, but big girls are brave when it comes to boo-boos. After Daddy had been gone for a solid week, within the first 24 hours of his return, I got hit in the head with the hammock pole and ripped a chunk out of my toe by tripping over my train tracks. Mom just wants me to point out that this all happened on Dad's watch. I think Dad momentarily forgot how accident prone I am, but at least I am a beast when it comes to shaking things off.

Last but not least, big girls are still allowed to have their moments and their fears. My current biggest fear is the car wash. I cried hysterically all the way there, insisted on sitting on Mom's lap as we went through, but then told her how much I loved the car wash the whole way home. I have not stopped talking about the car wash since, usually to say that I do not want to go to the car wash again. It is my prerogative to change my mind drastically and on a constant basis, for I am a lady after all.

Silly Seussy Stories with the (somewhat scary) Cat in the Hat

I met my first celebrity last week, and it quite an event. Last Wednesday was Dr. Seuss' birthday, and to celebrate, the library had a Silly Seussy Stories Wee Read, and guess who was there, in the flesh...The Cat in the Hat! I was so excited all morning! Mom and I talked about him extensively; we talked about how he is super tall (like a giraffe, I added) but very nice. Mom told me that he couldn't wait to meet me and that I should sing him the "Here we go, go, go, go on an adventure" song from the Cat in the Hat show, which I sing every time we get into the car; we also decided that he is not scary at all. I was beyond thrilled, and I even insisted on bringing my "Sam I Am" Dr. Seuss bag to show him; then I sang the "Here we go, go, go, go" song all the way to the library. I was even excited while waiting in line with Parker and Grayson. In theory, this was going to be an awesome adventure that would go very smoothly; in practice, not so much. As soon as he was in my view, I lost it. I clung to Mom as I refused to leave her lap or even look at him. The idea of him was great, but looking at a big, tall, scary Cat in the Hat right in front of you is not great! Just take my word for it. I even cried for a moment or two; yes, I was the only kid in the room who cried, but as Grandma explained, I was the only kid in the room smart enough to know that this whole situation was kind of creepy. Once the program began and the Cat started the activities, I immediately got up and joined in; no matter how crazy the situation, I am not one to miss out on a good time. We read some Dr. Seuss stories; played a game with our red fish and our blue fish; sang some songs, including "Happy Birthday" to Dr. Seuss; did a little Dr. Seuss Hokey Pokey, at which I am getting pretty good; and watched a puppet show, about which I was most excited. By the end of the program, I was still a little unsure, but after watching the other kids and waiting for almost everyone to leave the room, I finally consented to get my picture taken with the Cat in the Hat, as long as he didn't touch me. Mom and Mrs. Andrea, the regular storyteller, were very proud of me; plus, I had to have some proof that I actually met a celebrity. After the wee read, Mom and I checked out the very last Dr. Seuss book in the whole library, and I, of course, now know exactly where to go and how to check out a book all by myself. I even carry my own library bag and scan my library card. The entire way to lunch, I kept telling Mom, "I see Cat in Hat; I shy, but I take picture with him because I brave", and everyone better recognize! After leaving, Mom and I met Mrs. Teri for lunch, and she was proud of my courage as well. I'm ready for my next celebrity sighting!

Silly Seussy Stories - Free Slideshow Maker

So, since I faced my fears like a big girl and met the Cat in the Hat, I have decided to take it a step further and start using the potty consistently like a big girl. Mark this date, the week of March 7th, for this is the week when my life changed forever, and for those of you keeping track, I am about a week shy of 2 years and 5 months old. Since Monday, and it is now Thursday, I have only had three actual accidents; although, I did take a small step backwards at Tyler's house yesterday because there were just too many distractions. Mom is also willing to take the blame for one of those three accidents since she didn't get me to the bathroom quickly enough in the grocery store. To make up for the few accidents, I did pee about 4 times in the matter of 20 minutes when I stayed at Lucas' house for a few hours the other day; I think Lucas was pretty impressed with my new skills. Plus, I made him use the potty every time I did; I'm pretty sure he was all peed out by the time I left. Now, Mom was totally against putting the potty in front of the TV, but alas, you gotta do what you gotta do, and the potty has remained in front of the TV all week. I do, however, like to read on the potty as well. I am very proud of my big girl ways; whenever I pee, I immediatley stand up and enthusiastically yell, "Ta-da" before I force someone to look at my accomplishment. My main motivation though is the potty prize box; that's right, people, I get a prize for peeing! Again, Mom is taken the route of whatever works at this point. I, of course, typically choose a Reese's peanut butter cup, but I have also almost cleaned the entire prize box out of cars. Now, we are having one issue with the potty progression, and I won't go into detail, but as soon as I can get over my one specific potty fear, I will officially be a big girl.

"To greet every new day that may come / Like the first of spring" (Tracy Chapman)

We have been taking full advantage of each and every beautiful February day, and the sunny, warm days are becoming more and more the norm. I hope that spring is here to stay because, Winter, I am over you and the terrible dry skin boo-boos you leave under my nose!

February has been a month full of fun in the sun, good friends, a chill here and there, and a glimpse of approaching spring. The month started with the finale of football, which is apparently known as the Super Bowl. Dad, Mom, and I joined the family at a Super Bowl party that not only celebrated the commercials and performances of the event but also a visit from my Uncle Steve who works in Iraq. I thoroughly enjoyed the food, Cameron, of course, and entertaining everyone during the half-time show and throughout the game. I shared my trains with cousin Harper and tried to show her a good time. She is so close to sitting up on her own; I can't believe how fast time flies. Uncle Steve was happy to be home for the week, and although I wouldn't sit on his lap for a picture, I did consent to standing next time in exchange for a bite of chocolate cake. I do things my way. I spent the majority of my time glued to Cameron: We read together, ate together, danced together, and I even tackled him towards the end of the night, in keeping with the spirit of Super Bowl Sunday. My performances were far better than those of Christina Aguilera and the Black Eyed Peas; they should have hired me. Eventually, Harper could take no more of the craziness, and she passed out in a very comfortable spot on Aunt Mal. I think that highlight of the night was definitely the chocolate cake! Football, I will miss you and the cheering until next season. Uncle Steve, take care of yourself, and I will see you when you get back, hopefully for good, in a few months.

Superbowl 2011 - slideshow maker

The beginning of February came with one, hopefully last, blast of winter weather, which included a little snow. It was yummy snow too! However, the cold did not deter Lucas and I from having a little indoor fun at his house. Lucas and I act just like siblings these days. He gets mad when I touch anything of his; I like to laugh at him to make him more mad, and the cycle pretty much goes like that. We still, of course, have our loving moments, like his feeding me popcorn and our lunch dates, but the fighting has been outweighing the loving by a little lately. It just means we are comfortable with each other, and we are still absolute best friends. During our afternoon of Play-Dough smelling, How to Train Your Dragon watching, popcorn sharing, piano banging, dancing, water-color painting, lounging, baseball playing, hugging craziness, I did make Mom sit in timeout. If I get timeout, she gets timeout too! I decided that she was in timeout for screaming; if you can't tell, I've gotten my fair share of timeouts for screaming. Just so you know, my baseball skills epitomize my incredible coordination. When you've got a best friend right down the street, snowy, cold days aren't so bad; however, I hope that is the last of them for awhile.

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The rest of February has been absolutely beautiful for the most part, and I have taken full advantage by checking out all of the local parks, both new and old, with some of my very best friends. I believe that I am a bona fide park critic at this point; although, a park doesn't need much to get a thumbs up from me. Here are some of the park highlights from February:

February 13 at Sims Lake Park - This was the first really nice day of the new year, and I decided to kick it old school before heading to one of my favorite parks from last year; hey, last year is a cause for an old school tribute in my book considering I've doubled in age since then. Mom and I watched the ducks before hitting the playground where I made friends with an older boy and shunned all of the little ones who tried to get my attention. Towards the end, Daddy showed up to give me a much needed push on the swings before we headed out to lunch, where I slipped underneath the booth table and got a boo-boo. And to think, the day started out so good...

Sims Lake Park 2/13 - picture slideshow

February 16 at Midway Park - I met Tyler for some quick playground fun.

February 17 at The Greenway - We are back on the running routine, and I don't mind, as long as I get a good snack, some music, a few dog sightings, and a little running of my own at the end.

February 19 at Wills Park - While Daddy helped Grandma move into her new house, Mom and I picked out a new pair of shades and checked out Wills Park for the first time since it was totally redone. We had lunch in the park and played on quite possibly the best playground ever!

Wills Park 2/19 - picture slideshow

February 22 at Wills Park - We just can't get enough of our new favorite park. This time, we brought the whole gang though. Lucas and I made up after our little spat at the GA Aquarium, and he paid an equal amount of attention to Parker and me, thank goodness because I just can't play it cool with him. I spent a large portion of my time laying on the bridge while the boys jumped and bounced me high into the air. This little game did include throwing dirt on one another; it is all good and well until someone winds up with dirt in the eye. Parker and I discovered the joys of the tire swing, and we even let Grayson swing with us. Dizzy...so dizzy! After hours of energy release, we all had lunch together, during most of which I decided I would rather sit in timeout than at the table, before Lucas took each of us for several rides on his John Deer tractor; we are getting the hang of taking turns; even if, it is sometimes hard. I even got to drive for a moment or two, but I think I'll leave the driving to Lucas. By the way, Mom and I checked out the running trail this time, and it may become a new addition to our warm weather running routine.

Wills Park 2/22 - picture slideshow

February 23 at Sharon Forks Park - We joined Mrs. Joanne, Parker, and Grayson to try out a new running trail, which kicked the Moms' butts, before we tested Sharon Forks' playground. It was okay, but it was no Wills Park. I think Parker found her new love interest in an older boy named Carter; hear that, Lucas! Later, we all had a picnic in the park; although, Parker and Grayson eat on a constant basis, so they were having their own picnic all day. After, Parker and I practiced our soccer skills; I don't think that you will see either of us in the World Cup at any point in the future, but I am getting the hang of it. The girl bonding on a regular basis is really nice, and I love having my friend Parker around all the time.

February 27 at Wills Park - I finally got to show Daddy around my new favorite park before we found a much-missed Mellow Mushroom and had lunch on the patio in the warm sun. I love weekends, and I love warm weekends even better!

February 28 at Midway Park - Mom and I made a quick stop at the park before our Monday grocery shopping. Lucas, Parker, and I took a little playground nap; Lucas insisted on laying in the middle, and I gave him a quick back rub before we enjoyed a few minutes of play before the rain.









March 1 at Fowler Park - A brand new park just down the road opened up last weekend, and my friends and I wasted no time in checking it out. It is a really good park! I'm super excited! The park is huge, and it attaches to the Greenway, which may work to my disadvantage. The playground isn't bad either. I am a daredevil, and I had Parker doing things that were freaking out Mrs. Joanne. Selina came, and it is the first time that we have seen her since she got really sick and had a seizure. We are just so happy that she is well again, for she was very much missed over the last month or so. Tyler got stuck on the slide, and I think he is scarred for life. Mrs. Alisha insisted that he at least try and go down to fight his fear, but he clung to the middle of the slide and cried hysterically until Mrs. Alisha got Mom to pull him back up; now, that was quite a fight you put up, Tyler - Kuddos. Since Lucas has been a bit preoccupied, I have turned my attention to Madden, and I don't think he minds. Parker and I got in some girl time on the moutain, and I made a new friend who had a bubble gun. That is about all it takes to become my friend. I love, love, love the new park!

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Believe it or not, there were also a few or more park days that Mom did not capture on film; I know, I don't believe it either. Forget crazy bag-lady; Mom should be called the crazy camera-lady.

Mom and I have continued with the Library Wee Reads, and we have talked more and more of our friends into joining us. Although I am excited to share the fun, the Wee Reads have become less and less fun for Mom; the more friends who join us, the more regulating Mom has to do. I just get too excited to pay attention and follow directions when there are so many people with whom to play. I'm not sure if Mom is more devastated or relieved that Wee Read is taking a hiatus until the spring.

Library Read LoveFest between Lucas and me; we are out of control!

On the few colder days that are still popping up here and there, I've kept myself busy with some indoor fun. I got to play at Parker and Grayson's house one day. Parker and I had a field day with her stickers - I am quite the fashionista if I do say so myself - before doing some arts and crafts. We learned how to do polkadots, played with her stamps, and made sun catchers out of coffee filters, and I now get to see my creations displayed on the window everyday while I eat. Later, Grayson joined us in the ball pit, and I got to check out their awesome tent house; it is huge!

Sticker Play with Parker and Grayson - slideshow maker

Aunt Steph and Harper joined us a couple of Fridays ago to walk around The Avenues. We grabbed some lunch at Cheeky, where I honed my deer hunting skills, before doing some shopping and unsuprisngly ending up at the Chocolatier. "I want a peanut butter cup; I need a peanut butter cup!" Act desperate enough, and the peanut butter cup shall be yours; although, it did take far too long for my liking. I had to resort to come sunglasses up the nose entertainment to avoid going totally insane while waiting for my chocolate and peanut butter fix. Harper was adorable, of course, and I even asked to hold her this time. I'm bound and determined to get better at baby holding. Because I love my cousin so much, I let her take my jumperoo with her to borrow, and she loves it. I think she is an even better jumper than I! Oh, and I need to give her a big shoutout: Yay for Harper on mastering the rollover! I love my sweet, little cousin...and my Aunt Steph too!

Hanging with Harper - picture slideshow

I need to give another big shout-out to my second cousin Cameron who won first place in the Regional Science Fair and is now taking his project all the way to the State Science Fair. The regional competition was held right near us, so Dad, Mom, and I met Cameron, Great Aunt Marsha, and Great Uncle Ray for lunch while Cameron waited for the results. I know that he must have been a little nervous about the competition, but he still made time to play with me. We drove the racecar, and he tried to help me win a stuffed animal; now, that is a good second cousin. Good luck at State, Cam; we know you will win!

I also want to congratulate Grandma on her new house! She is once again a homeowner, and her house is beautiful! I spent last Sunday helping Grandma unpack boxes and wash her dishes because we all know that I am an expert dishwasher. I can't wait to see the house once it is all put together...and I can't wait to spend the night. *hint, hint, wink, wink, Grandma*

Just the other night, I got to wear my very own handprint shirt while making a homemade pizza just for me. It was a good pizza too! I took my culinary job very seriously and chose olives, pepperoni, green peppers, broccoli, and tomatoes to very meticulously place on my little pizza. I think I had more fun making it than I did eating it though; as you all know, eating is not my favorite thing to do in general. Mom has found that I eat best in the car, so she takes what she calls a healthy, travel snackpack with us everywhere we go, and I tend to down that on the way home from whichever park or errand we are returning. "Mom, I need my snackpack!"

Daddy was gone at a conference in Orlando almost all of last week, and I missed him terribly, but he brought me back a Minnie Mouse hat, so he is forgiven. I sent him lots of pictures while he was gone so that he didn't miss me too much.

This past weekend, Dad put together my new log cabin for the backyard, and it was probably one of the most exciting days of my life. When Mom and Dad called me into the garage to show me the box, I looked from them to the box and back to them before shouting, "Daddy, build it!" Being the good helper that I am, I assisted Daddy in carrying all of the pieces to the backyard before being told that it was naptime. I tried to stay with my house and take a nap in the backyard, but my efforts did not work, and I ended up in bed while Daddy constructed what we like to call my clubhouse. The minute I woke up, I asked, "Daddy build my house?" Sure enough, there it was, fully constructed in my backyard. My face said it all. My house has a grill and a sink and a real doorbell and sliding windows and flower pots, and it is awesome! I keep asking when Lucas will come and see it; I'm ready to play some full-blown house. I did tell Mom and Dad that I was parking my car in my garage, and I demanded cups, utensils, and salt and pepper in order to make Dad dinner on my grill. I love, love, love it, and I am glad that I didn't have to wait for the Easter Bunny to bring me a house just like it.

My New House - picture slideshow

So, we ended up at a Benihana Japanese Steakhouse the other night. The food is overpriced and not the parents' favorite, but the very cool chef's hat, miso soup, and choclate ice cream made it all worth it, at least in my book. I was thoroughly entertained, and I thoroughly entertained those around us.

Benihana - picture slideshow

Speaking of miso soup, Mom and I shared a bowl at our local, favorite sushi bar the other night. Well, actually, I ate all of the seaweed, tofu, and most of the broth; I'm not the greatest sharer of miso soup. Anyways, the previous week, I ordered my normal calamari, edamame, miso soup, and shrimp tempura roll, and when the waitress came by to check on us, I very seriously looked at her and said, "Best calamari ever!" She totally remembered my favorable calamari assessment, and asked if I wanted the "best calamari ever" before I even ordered it when we dined there on Saturday night.

So, I've taken to calling Mom and Dad by their first names, Sam and Steve. I don't think they like it too much, but I think it is pretty funny. I woke up from nap the other day and said to Mom, "You not a monster; you Sam. Where's Steve?" They are feverantly trying to break the habit that shouldn't even be an issue until me saucy teen years. What can I say? I am advanced! Also, my new favorite question is "What kind?" Mom serves me corn; I ask, "What kind of corn is it?" She says, "Yellow corn", and I counter with, "What kind of yellow corn is it?" I literally asked six questions about a banana this morning, and the other day, when I was getting into my chair for dinner, I saw a piece of dirt. I asked, "What is that?" Mom said, "Dirt." I then asked, "What kind of dirt?" Mom came up with, "Dirty dirt." I finished with, "What kind of dirty dirt?" Driving Mom insane is way too entertaining; plus, I can't help that I am inquisitive.

I am constantly telling Mom, "I a princess!" or "I a ballerina!" these days. A girl has got to have aspirations. I only say that I am a ballerina when I put on my tutu, but everything makes me a princess. A piece of paper, a hat, a bow, a skirt, a crayon, undearwear...anything that goes on my head makes me proclaim, "I a princess!" I didn't say of what I am a princess. "I a princess" proclamations even come with a special princess dance. I've got the moves and the wardrobe!

"Hey, Mom, look at me! Pink eyes." This is the new trick that I do every time we get into the car and more. I am so talented!

I love the constellation turtle that Granddad and Grandma Trish got for me. I try to force everyone, even Opie, to enjoy the turtle's magic with me in the bathroom. I'm just lucky that the turtle hasn't accidentally ended up in the toilet yet since I insist on resting him on the toilet while I play, and I never check to see if the lid is open or closed.

Typical Me - A Star in the Making:

I have added drums to such original songs as "Tyler and Lucas" and "Washing the Dishes"; I'm also testing the bounds to see if I am allowed to use the TV as a drum. The fun never ends!

Just so you know, I believe that I am going to have to go to monthly blog posts, plus big event posts; I just can't keep up with the weekly blogs now that I lead such a busy life. I know, I know; try not to cry.