Mommy's design assistant

Mommy said I would make a great design assistant. I enjoy talking on the phone and pretending like I'm working. Here I am drawing and writing while I'm on the phone with my big investors.  They make me work pretty late at night. But I enjoy the job. Mom pays me with lots of love.

Even though it's clear that I love talking on the phone,  it has to be a fake phone. When I get on a phone with a live person, I button up and get really shy. 

Winter activities

What do you do when it's cold and snowing? You go outside and play!

First you must bundle up! Snow pants, 2 coats, scarf, 2 hats, & Mom's over sized gloves. Don't forget to let your dog out too.

Mom took me sled ridding in the back yard. It's pretty flat land so mom had to tow me the whole way. It actually warmed up a little so the snow melted and we started tracking mud. Last time we came out, Mom lost her sun glasses in the snow. Since the snow is melting she found them! They were out there for about 2 weeks.

Okay, so the wet cold snow was too much for us girls, so we went in and started playing play-doh bakery. I LOVE playing this!

Another activity we like to do when it's cold out, is learning time. We set up my art easel and practice writing our letters. My Dad taught me how to write a lot of my alphabet but today my Mom taught me how to write a B, D & E (I already know how to draw an "A" and I have to work on my "C" a little more)

 Mom was so proud she had to take a picture of this memorable moment.

See you next time!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We made cookies!

 Here are pictures of me decorating our yummy sugar cookies. Please don't be a critique. Mom didn't have a heart shaped cookie cutter. So she cut the dough in the shape of hearts with a knife. So creative! I think they came out perfect!

MMMM, Yummy!! Mom saved the ones I decorated just for me. The one's she made we put in little bags along with a valentine card to share with our friends at the school.
 On Valentine's day morning we were surpised to see a valentine's day surprise from Daddy. He left Mom with a big chocolate bar and card and I got a heart shaped sucker ring and candy necklace.
After we signed our valentine's cards, bagged up the cookies, we headed out to my school. They were kind to invite us to their Valentine's day party.
I was so excited to see my friends. I've only been away for a week, and I miss everyone so much! I got to play with my best friends in different activity stations while my Mom helped the teacher with the other kids.
Everyone left me a valentine's surprise in my old cubby too. What a great time!

I can't wait to see my friends again someday.

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope your day was as special as mine.

A Visit to Aunt Julie's

Is it summer time?

 Nope, we're just 3.5 hours south of Medina OH. in a city called Cincinnati. (Well, it took us 4.5 hours because I had to stop to go potty at almost every other exit and rest area.)

 Feb. 1st Mom and I packed our bags and headed south to visit with my Aunt Julie, Uncle Shawn & Cousin Noah and Grandma L was there too. Mom told me that Aunt Julie is sick so she needs us to look after Noah. 

Aunt Julie was diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. We all want to avoid saying that nasty "C" word, according to mother. Especially to a young mother of only 27yrs. old. We are all praying and doing any thing in our power to help my Aunt Julie get better as well as help her family so she can rest.

 Because it was so warm out (most of the week), the sun was shinning, we decided to rip our jackets off and run around on the front sidewalk of Aunt Julie's house. Noah and I ran back and forth until our cheeks turned red from heat.

 We stopped for some snacks on the front stoop. Noah fed me his left overs. Ahhhh now this is the life! What a gentleman!

 I tried to spend as much time teaching Noah the words and sign language I know. We had a few moments to just sit and catch up.

 Other times we sat quietly and watched "Kipper" and "Sesame Street" Over and over again.

Noah, thanks for the fun at your house. Boy we learned a lot from each other this week. I hope I wasn't a bad influence on you. Mom said I had to be careful about what I do because you'll copy me. Like jumping on the couch and running and jumping in the house. Oh well, we did it together anyway. It looks like you had a great time. No harm done! Just an honest day of play.

One morning we headed out to the local library for some old fashioned story time. That was fun because we got to dance and sing with our mommy's. Grandma took a picture of us around the rug above.

On our last day there it started to snow. It was quite a change from the 60's/no jacket weather we got used to. Early in the morn, we visited the Children's museum. That was a blast! There was a make believe grocery store, restaurant, house/kitchens, Animal hospital, post office, and so much more! I cried when it was time for lunch. I didn't want to leave. Mom promised we will go back! So I'm waiting!!

Next time we go back, my Aunt Julie will most likely have a treatment that may make her very sleepy and sick to her stomach. So we'll probably sit quietly and do crafts or take walks.

Mom was really proud of me on the drive home because I slept the entire way. We didn't  make any potty stops!

Well, Aunt Julie is in good spirits. She has lots of testing to go through for the next 2 weeks and then Chemo starts. We're all researching ways to eat better and just live a happy healthier life now. It's going to be a long road for the family and my Aunt, but we'll all be walking, sometimes running down it together.

Love you lots Aunt Julie!
Prayers and love you always!

A note from Mom

A note from Mom,

Dear Molly,
You are our sweet little girl. You are very goofy like your Mom and Dad. You love to laugh and make silly sounds and then laugh at yourself.You love challenging us.

We have had some ups and downs. We'll call it Parent & Child in training. You're learning to be our child and we're learning to be your parents. We have learned so much from you!

When we are exhausted you are getting your second wind, ready to play and read some more (you're the child that never sleeps). You love to chat on your phone, but button up a little when you actually are talking to a real person on the other line. You love watching movies. I think you get that from you Daddy. Your vocabulary has exploded! Your teachers are amazed at how clear you speak. One thing you LOVE to do is go to grandma's house and push us out so you can spend the night there. Everyday after school you ask if we can see grandma.

In just a month time you were potty trained, gave up your paci, and healed from your Christmas wound (falling and knocking your teeth back). This drama makes it hard for you to go to bed at night. So Daddy and I are learning new patient ways to guide you back to bed when you get up a thousand times before you finally go off to Lilly whites tea party in your sleep.

The tantrums are somewhat minimal  now. You whine and start up a fake pout almost every time you want something that you're not getting immediately. But that comes with just being a girl! We're working on "Speak your words, No Whining!"

Your etiquette is so exquisite! You say so lady like and gently, "Excuse me" when you toot or burp. You say Please and Thank you most of the time and with out me asking you to, and you say "Sorry" after hurting or yelling at someone. Poor Charlie lays victim to your spouts too. We're working on being gentle to the doggy.

You have learned so much more since you turned 2. Like having a full conversation with yourself. You can recite your entire alphabet as well as identify the letters. Spelling your name and writing it came almost naturally to you. You can count to 10 perfectly  and just now started adding "11" instead of skipping it and going to "12". but most off all you're starting to count to 19 with out much error at all.

We were shocked though when one day this week we were driving home from school and heard you randomly start counting in Spanish! WOW! I must give credit to the school for that one! Your teacher said they have been working with you every day at circle time. You're just now warming up to the teachers and you don't want to leave when I come pick you up.

I'm sad to take you out of school AGAIN, on February 1st. However, we will have so much fun together, but I know you'll miss your friends and teachers. You'll miss out on the learning and play time fun. But I will make sure to keep up with your lessons while we're off. We'll try to find some play dates in our area. Eventually when Mommy gets enough projects, you can go back.This new journey will be adventurous for both of us!

Mommy and Daddy love you very much! Keep learning and growing Molly!

Love
Mom

New Year Party, Happy 2012!

       Getting ready for the New Year party at my Great Aunt Ella's house.

         First we take a bath! It's always good to start the new year clean.

Family picture.

Dad! You're so silly! You make me laugh!

My cousin Morgan and I played all night, while the adults played their own games. There was lots of yummy food. I think I ate all the green peppers before the night was over.

 Cousin Joy gave me Strawberries filled with yogurt.

My first food in 2012

New Year Resolution:

Potty trained!

 I'm wearing big girl underwear! NO MORE DIAPERS!!!!

Hurray!

Happy New Year Everyone!

I had a great 2011, but we are all looking forward to get this new year started!

Sharing a little more Christmas

Just a little more Christmas.

 I got Princess rings and earings from Grandma & Grandpa Laugesen. I have a lot of fun dressing up.  

Christmas eve, we went to my Grandma & Pa's house. Only they weren't there. They went to FL to visit my Uncle Brent, Aunt Katie & Luke. Instead my Great Aunt Sharon, G. Uncle Marty, Cousins Alicia, Sarah & Meredith all came over for dinner. We played and talked and ate all night.

Great Aunt Sharon said she saw reindeer on her way over, and the some one said that Santa was in the US and was heading his way. So I knew we had to get home. I didn't want to miss Santa. We still had a lot to do. We had to get the milk, cookies and carrots out. I had to write a note to Santa and I had to say goodbye to Tucker the elf. He was heading back to the North Pole tonight.

Santa came!!!

Grandma Rosario left me a few gifts too. Including a new coat!! I love it! Thank you Grandma R!

What a Merry Christmas!