3.27.11 You and food. Well, you must not have been birthed from your Mama's genes on this one because you are quite particular and inconsistent, despite Mama trying many many things on you (though probably not the 15 times they tell me to before you'd eventually like it!). Oh well, I've stopped making such a big deal of it and applaud you greatly when you eat what's on your plate. I never thought my freezer would be stacked with nuggets, pizza, corn dogs, and mac and cheese, but amazingly,your tummy will never reject any of those classic toddler menu foods! I hope to start cooking more with you this summer and maybe we will see your appetite diversify...for now, I love you for who you are and accept the fact that you're not destined to be a food blog guinea pig.
3.28.11 Here are you with Wallace and Skyler Kennedy down at the park on the Laguna Beach boardwalk. You and I have fallen in love with being at the beach at least once a week and hope we can continue that tradition once your sister comes. Laguna is such a darling city and we now love to get treats at the Scandia bakery (thanks Kelly!) and make a stop in to see the clown fish (Nemo), blue tang (Dory), and lion fish at the Quicksilver boutique (thanks Elizabeth!).
3.29.11 Organic Chocolate Milk. We now cannot drive by a Starbucks without you recognizing the establishment that provides you with this beloved treat. You know the emerald lady and you know what she brings you. With there being so many of these around town, you are bound to enjoy your chocolate milk multiple times a week.
3.30.11 Kyle is one of your dearest friends, so lucky to have gotten to watch her on several occasions this year while her Mama slept from the nightshift at Hoag. Here you are in front of the Corona del Mar library. You two were so well-behaved at our Nordstroms Cafe lunch after storytime. Mama loves to see you learn the importance of friendship and we're so thankful to know sweet Kyle Grace!
3.31.11 Today we met up with Gavie, Kyle, and Anniston at the Spectrum water fountains. Of course, Kyle was the only one who truly loved running through the water! Interestingly enough, you have made great strides since last summer's torturous swim lessons and actually request going to the "cold pool" (as opposed to the jacuzzi) at our apartment with Mama every week. I love to see you be brave and get more comfortable with new things.
4.1.11 You cuddling with a book and your "Blue Blankie" is a classic site in our car. I love that you are content in the car considering that Orange County is very spread out and we frequent the car for long periods of time to get to our favorite places and friends. I love to watch you in the rearview mirror as you read, scout for cool-looking vehicles, or dance to the radio.
4.2.11 On Saturday morning, we met up with the Rutenbars for yummy waffles at Bruxie. Kyle and Papa chased you and Raegan around and around the old-fashioned fountain in the Orange Circle while Mama and Courtney got carried away antiquing. We can't wait to meet baby boy Rutenbar in August!
4.3.11 It was fascinating to watch you organize your crayons by color as opposed to coloring. You did this the other day in the Lakeshore Learning store by grouping all the puffer fish together, sting rays together, and sharks together from a plastic fishing game that was on sale. So fun to see how your mind works! This is is my last post in the series because my water broke the very next day. I'll wait for a separate post to elaborate. For now, we love you so much little man...we know your world's about to be rocked, but we pray you and your sister will become dear friends. What will she be like? I find myself bursting with this curious question day after day and accept that she will be different than you. It's hard to imagine much better, but we look forward to opening our hearts to the joys of a little girl...
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