Bud goes to preschool

This year my sweet baby bud started preschool.

She is attending her big sister's alma matter. She tried several times last year to blend into the surroundings, either settling in a chair or getting in line to wash her hands, so that I would let her stay and play with big sissy. Needless to say, she was over the moon when I told her it was her big day.

She picked out her 'parkly shoes (just like sissy's), got to take "first day front step" pictures and insisted on wearing her backpack at every available moment. No bud, you can't wear your backpack in your carseat. And marched into the school like she owned the place.

She wasn't sad in the slightest when I left and had, what I can assume, was the best first day ever UNTIL she found out that nap time happens at school too. The next few school days were a challenge because she didn't want to nap. No nigh nigh at coo, mama! but she is adjusting well. She was the last one up on the past two school days and I got the pleasure of waking her. I sure do love some sleepy/cuddly bud.

Buddy is so big and brave. I sure am proud of my girls.

makeup

The girls got some Barbie makeup from a friend. The pictures really speak for themselves and I get teary eyed every time I go through them. Lilly is becoming such a good big sister and Rosie looks up to her so much. Watching them love each other makes my heart ache in the most beautiful way. 

playing in the sink

I have wanted one of these vintage step stool chairs for such a long time. I finally bought one from a local antiques market and the girls immediately claimed ownership of it.

While Lilly was at school I let Rosie climb up the stool and play in the sink. Later I noticed the similarity to some pictures I took of Rosie having a sink bath almost exactly a year ago. Her little hand against the sink in both sets melts my heart. It's amazing how time flies.

Things I don't want to forget.

I have really enjoyed spending some one on one time with little Rose since Lilly has been back in school. She has such a sweet little personality. There are so many things I'm afraid I'll forget. Like how she pats the ground whenever she wants someone (or something... like the duckies) to sit next to her. And she has this pose she does any time you pull out your camera. She sticks one arm and leg in the air (the other arm too is she's not using it for holding something) and sticks her tongue out. So so silly. She learned that one from big sister. She loves being outside. She especially loves dirt. If she can find it she will have a hand full of it. When we are at the park she is constantly bringing me things. A stick, a rock, a leaf, a blade of grass. Then she goes back and fourth between wanting to hold them and wanted me to hold them so she can go gather more. I sure do love that little nugget.

Rosie's black leather bow care of Un Petit Meow. Check them out. We love them!

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Serious & Silly

Last week my camera died and I was really sad about it. I bought my first (second-hand) DSLR camera right after Christmas and have really enjoyed learning about photography. It has quickly shot up to the top of my favorite hobbies list. So the thought of not having it and as a result losing the capability to take quality pictures of my kiddos really bummed me out.

I took it to a local photo shop that is awesome (Colonial Photo and Hobby) and found out my battery had just gone ka-put. It was such a quick and easy fix! I almost hugged the associate helping me. Thankfully I have some boundaries. 

I took these pictures the day I had the camera repaired. I love these little girls so much. Also- if you are looking for a great photography resource you must check out this blog. 

ps- did you notice that it look like Lil has Rosie in a choke hold in that one picture? LOLZ

#dailysquish

My sweet little Rosie. She is so expressive and silly. My favorite face she makes is the squish face. If you follow my instagram then this is old news for you. If not- hold onto your butts (name that movie)!

#dailysquish

It all started because it was one of the first expressions she copied. I would scrunch my nose and sniff at her and she would mimic me. This face has been in my family for generations and has been known as the 'scrunch face'. Welp, I called it a 'squish face' and made a hash tag #dailysquish before realizing my mom brain called it the wrong thing. I was all 'AW MAN!' then 'whatev' and just went with it. Now she makes the face all the time. Sometimes I will catch her watching tv and randomly squishing at it. How I wish I could climb into her little brain. I'm kind of obsessed with instagram. I'm more obsessed with this face. If you are too feel free to follow along: #dailysquish.

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End of summer

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We did it. We made it. School started today. My plan was to post these pictures last week or over the weekend with some sort of summer wrap up but that didn't happen. I have to remind myself that almost everything in life is a season. And summer was a crazy one. 

We tried to end the summer with fun. We went to the splash pad (even though we couldn't find Lilly's swimsuit), jumped on the trampoline, went swimming and just laid around watching TV. We tried to savor the last few days of summer but -in all honesty- we were all over it. We were craving the routine school brings. Lilly wanted to play with friends and do something new every day. I wanted to lay on the couch and try to gather my brain cells from off the floor. Rosie wanted (still wants) to eat all day long. 

And then it happened. We woke up and it was over. Good bye summer (kind of- it's still like a gillion degrees here in Florida). I'm sure we will miss you in a few months- but right now we are so over you.

Walking

Rosie's walking has changed this week. Before she was just a baby stumbling around, grasping for something to steady herself on. But the over the past few days the aimless stumbling has turned into a clear path and semi agility. She can change direction and speed. She can stop and squat then stand back up and keep going. It's happened really fast. 

She is turning one next month. It's different with the second kid because you know what's coming. I remember how quick Lilly went from stumbling around to walking, talking toddler. I remember feeling like the baby phase lasted forever the first time around but now,this time, it's almost over. 

It seems like just yesterday I was writing about being pregnant. Now I'm writing about her first birthday. Next week I'll be writing about her college graduation. Lord have mercy, Jesus take the wheel, etc. Momma needs all the help she can get. 
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