Twinners

These girls could never pass for twins. But it's funny to see them try.
This was obviously on a cooler day.
Don't you love how happy S is to be dressed like her big sis?

Glad they [sometimes] get along so well.

And the tradition continues . . .

From the time B was 2, she has painted her nails as a favorite pastime. Now her little sis joins her. Here, dad is helping the dry time with my blowdryer.

Good thing I've accumulated some Very light colored polishes. It's getting hard for me to reach my toes at this point although I need a new coat of paint down there. E suggested B do it. After almost 3 years of practice, she may have it down. Although, it's funny how different it is to paint someone else's nails.

Getting Ready

The anticipation is building for this little man to arrive.

We have been trying to prep S and B for a little brother.

6 weeks to go!

Feisty

Today, a friend nicknamed her Sassy Sierra.

This is very fitting considering every day S seems to get more and more sassy. We are deeply engrossed in the terrible twos. I think the following photo illustrates my point. It was when we visited E for Easter dinner at work and S didn't want her picture taken:

I've told E several times that it's a good thing she's cute (and I think she is ADorable) because sometimes she is just soooo feisty.

Whenever we correct her as in: "you need to listen" or "no hitting," she will yell back at us "NO! You need to listen!" or "YOU no hitting!" It's ridiculous having a 2 year old talk back to you. She is very physical and when she is angry or upset she often expresses it by hitting--most often with B. (of course B likes to squeeze her cheeks which really aggravates S). But if we say "no hitting" sometimes S will say "I Hit YOU!" and then lightly tap us with fire in her eyes, just to prove she can hit us. We've started putting her in time out for this--even though she's not really hitting or hurting us--just he fact that she is so defiant. Of course, as soon as we approach her to take her to time out she yells out "SORRY!!" and thinks she will escape.
There are times I have left stores or the gym or put her to bed, etc. with her kicking and screaming, (sometimes in a football hold since I am so pregnant now) because she doesn't want to go and I get sick of bribing her.
We are trying to emphasize to her (and B), the importance of being obedient and listening the first time we ask something.
I especially worry because S is a runner, and will take off ahead of me in a parking lot, etc. So I often have to buckle her in the cart or pick her up (insert kicking and screaming here) to prevent this.

Ok, enough of this essay.
Just thought the details would be entertaining at a future date.

Plus, need a little encouragement as I'm getting a little tired dealing with this at almost 9 months pregnant. :)

Although, when she is sweet, she is soooo sweet. There's nothing like cute chubby 2 year old arms around your neck hugging you and a sweet kiss.

Preschool 2011

After returning from AZ and recovering from surgery for a few weeks, we re-enrolled B in preschool.

She was put in a new class because her space had been taken in her old one. But it turned out be a much better fit and we LOVED it.

For Mother's Day they had a little "party" and her teacher helped Bella fill out some questions about me.

How much Mom weighs: 9 lbs
How old I am:
My favorite movie/tv show: "Mommy and daddy shows"
What Mom always says: "I love you" and "Goodnight"
etc.

There were some funny answers by other kids in her class. One boy said his mom weighed 1067 lbs. It was awesome.

Here's B with her teacher, Mrs. Batterson. I only wish she could have her next year too.

Mom's Purse

Apparently, she has watched me put on moisturizer a time or two. :)

"You are Only as HAPPY as you are GRATEFUL."

Thanks Denise. I needed that reminder.