My Independence Day

What's more important to a two-year-old than celebrating her independence? You're right. Nothing! Independence Day was the best day ever! Mommy says the day was to celebrate the United States severing ties from Britain, but I say it's a day to celebrate a little independence of my own. Mommy and Daddy's friends Amy and James had a cookout at their house and invited everyone over. The best part was that my friend, Ava, was there. She's almost two also. We had so much fun playing together, we hardly noticed anyone around us. We had a tea party, climbed stairs, played tent and ate dinner. We got along so well together, Ava's mommy is going to pick me up for a playdate with Ava on Friday. And she says we're going swimming. Yippee!

Mommy and Daddy's friends are so wonderful and good to us. Here's Ava with her Daddy. Aren't they adorable? And here's Ava and I hamming it up.
And there's James grilling all the meat. Hi James! And there's Amy and Tammy with Daddy. I think he's irresistible, too!


What a great party. Thank you Amy and James!!

Little Church Lady

Well, I started at my new daycare at First United Methodist Church of Richardson this week and even though Mommy and Daddy were scared, it was a piece of cake for me. The first day, I was so excited about my new daycare, I could hardly contain myself! There were new teachers, new kids and most of all, new activities. Everyday I get two snacks and a hot lunch. Yummy! I never got that at Ms. Val's. I also get to to tons of fun things like go to chapel, do arts and crafts, do body rythmics, have outdoor play, splash time, if it's sunny, learning time and rest time. And my room is like a real big girl classroom with lots of tables and chairs that are just my size. There's also an adjacent bathroom for potty training. Want to know a secret? I used it on my very first day and must have washed my hands a hundred times. Hooray!! I didn't know what I was missing. I could get used to this!

I even have my very own cubby hole with my name on it. This is where Mommy and Daddy pick up their daily sheets that tell them how I acted, ate and pottied throughout the day. Mom says she absolutely loves getting these reports. They help her to understand what my day has been like. And as you can see, this is where Mommy dropped off my swimming suit and swim diapers. I hope the rain stops soon so we can go out and have a splash day. That would be terrific!


I think my favorite part so far has been the arts and crafts we get to do. We sit at kid-sized tables and my teachers, Ms. Kellie and Ms. Kelly (I know, funny, huh?) help me to use all the materials to make my very own creations. I've only been at this new place two days and I've already made a picture for Mommy and Daddy of all of us, a glitter fireworks picture and an American flag made of construction paper. I never knew there were so many fun things to do! I think I'm really going to like this new place. Thank you Mommy and Daddy!!

So Long, Farewell!

Well, the day to leave Ms. Val was bound to come. I just didn't know how soon it would be! Mommy and Daddy decided to move me from Ms. Val's house to a program at our church — First United Methodist in Richardson, and last Thursday was my very last day. Ms. Val has taken care of me since I was just 12 weeks old and she's the only caregiver I've ever known. But my parents say I'm getting bigger now and I need a "more structured environment"... whatever that means.

Because I have been with Ms. Val for over two years, it was hard to leave her and all the friends I had made. As you can see, Ryan here was my best buddie. He was almost my exact same age and we loved and loved and loved.... to play together. Ha! You thought he was my boyfriend, didn't you? Well, unfortunately I haven't found anyone that compares to my Daddy, so that will have to wait. But I do love to hug and kiss all my friends. Mommy says I'm just sweet like that. I can't say that I disagree.



The best part about my last day at Ms. Val's was my Going Away Parteeeee! Mommy brought cupcakes and hats to Ms. Val's so I could celebrate my two wonderful years there. It was so much fun! We ate, sang songs and danced around. I'm becoming a real performer these days. If you haven't heard my voice yet, you should ask me to sing a little tune the next time you see me. My favorite right now is "Do-Re-Mi" from The Sound of Music. Ms. Val, it's been a terrific two years and I will miss you dearly.

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye!