7/13/20 – Daddy, It’s Time To Get Up!

You slept through the night in your room & you were so excited to tell me all about it. I was out biking and you went in & told Daddy it was time to get up!! He asked you to sit on my bed & watch TV while he showered, so he could keep an eye on you. You said “I can’t. I have to pack my luggage in case Mommy wants to play with me later.” When I got home, you were dressed in your mermaid costume. You insisted that I put on my Ursula costume and my eels. I finally got you to agree to let me take a shower first, but then you made me put everything on!

We had breakfast, then Ms. Sandy called to say she had car trouble, so we packed up & you came to work with me. Narrowly, I negotiated with you not to have to wear your costume, because the skirt is too big to fit in the car!! In the car, you were telling me quite an elaborate story. I wish I had recorded it. I have no idea how your imagination runs so wild. It’s amazing to watch! You weren’t there for long, long enough to say hi to everyone & scam Romo for a snack!

Ms. Sandy took you to Benderson to have a picnic lunch. You were delighted to sit in the front seat! You even sat upside-down watching the sky & trees. At home, you and Ms. Sandy made an obstacle course out of luggage and bar stools. You both had to walk around the obstacles without dropping your golf balls on a spoon. You were racing and you beat Ms. Sandy.

When I got home, you & Daddy had eaten dinner already. We went outside and watered the new blueberry & blackberry bushes & the new palm tree that was planted. You were happy to run the hose & you watered almost everything but the plants! Ms. Moe walked by and you threatened to get her all wet lol!

We came back in, played for a little bit & then headed to your room for bed. You were a little wiggly, then when you finally laid down, you asked me to scratch your back. You were snoring within 5 minutes! I laid there a little longer than you needed me, just because I needed to snuggle with you. I had a late night, and I hate that because it means I have a short evening with you. You are the light of my life…I miss you when I’m gone.

I love you so much!

7/12/20 – Breakfast Popsicles

You came to my room around 3:30a. You woke up around 7:30a, we snuggled in bed for a little bit and wanted to know where Daddy was. He went golfing, so you asked if you could have a popsicle for breakfast since he won’t know! The popsicles I make you are regular yogurt with fresh fruit in them, so I always say yes to popsicles for breakfast :). We got up, got your popsicles then went to your room to find your water bottle. We found Harry sleeping on your bed. You said “Harry’s on my bed! Get up you lazy puppy dog!”

You wanted to make peanut butter cookies because they are Daddy’s favorite. They were fantastic!

You were naked until I made you get dressed at 4pm because my massage therapist was coming to give me a treatment. You came up while I was getting massage & chatted Adrian up. You eventually went downstairs with Daddy. All of a sudden it was really quiet. When I finished, I came down and you had fallen asleep watching movies with Daddy. Grandma Noot came over so we could go to dinner on Siesta. You were laying on her lap & she was rubbing your hair. You were snoring immediately. We finally woke you up, so we could go to dinner & I didn’t want you to nap too late.

In car on the way to dinner you were chatting up Grandma Noot and Daddy. You insisted on bringing your luggage with toys into the restaurant. You ate like a champ & took tip money up to the guy singing & playing guitar. Of course he thought you were adorable. After dinner, we went to get gelato. The owner was talking to you in Italian & gave you an American & Italian flag in your gelato. You looked adorable dragging your luggage all around. You crack me up.

We went straight to bed when we got home. It took a little while for you to settle down, but once you laid still you were out like a light!

I love you so much!

7/11/12 – My Favorite In the Whole World!

This morning, I went biking before you & Daddy woke up. When I got home, I woke you up to go to gymnastics. You said “my body is still tired and wants to sleep. Then I will go to gymnastics.” You ate breakfast in the car on the way to the gym.

At gymnastics, it was an open gym day instead of a formal class. You & Charlotte had fun playing and jumping on the trampolines & in the pits. You guys are so cute together.

On the way home, you asked Daddy to please take you to fancy breakfast. We tried a new place, Keke’s Cafe. When we walked in, there was a baby eating silver dollar pancakes. When the hostess sat us at our table, you tried to place your order with her lol. When the waitress came to take our order, you said “I would like to have little pancakes like that baby has, bacon and milk please!” You enjoyed your breakfast, then we went to Home Depot to get more potting soil for our blueberry bush. You picked a plant for Ms. Marcela and a couple for you. You helped me plant them when we got home.

You played with Harry, rummaged through the box of stuff I ordered from Michael’s (and found 4th of July socks & pool floats) and told me all about how the Made Good bars are your favorite in the whole world. “Try some of it mom, they are delicious, that’s what I told you!”

You played with Daddy while I ran to Whole Foods. You said you wanted to come but you didn’t want to put clothes on so you got left behind!

Chrissy came at 4p to pick you up & hang out. The plan was to have a sleepover at our house, but to go to her house first to go swimming. Daddy & I went on a date. I made dinner for you guys & packed it for you to take! You had a blast playing and swimming with Baby Olivia. You scammed Chrissy into swimming longer, so Baby Olivia had to go to bed at her house! Chrissy brought you back home around 8:30p. You had so much fun. We played and watched a little TV before heading to bed.

I love you so much!!!!

7/10/20 – Two Per Customer!

You were not awake yet when I left for work so I kissed your forehead. You were still asleep when the cleaning crew arrived. You moved to the couch & slept there when they needed to clean my room. When you finally got up, you had picnic breakfast outside while the cleaning crew was finishing up.

Ms. Sandy took you to her house to swim and have a picnic lunch. You were excited to show her your new mermaid flippers.

Daddy was standing at the bar, reviewing the drawings for the new house. You came over and said “Daddy, whatcha reading???” You went back to your easel and were painting naked.

We watched Moana & made chocolate chip cookies – we made 6. I told you we needed to all share them, so there are two per customer. You sat down & then brought two to Daddy, two to me & kept two for yourself. You told Daddy “Mama said two per customer!” You didn’t complain and were eager to share. I was pleasantly surprised!

I love you so much!!

7/9/20 – Late Night Nap

Ms. Sandy painted your fingers and toes & you were soooo excited to have them done. You finished the rest of the craft projects in your last kit. You were proud to display them all & you were so proud of yourself! Before gymnastics, you were laying on your Frozen couch on the big couch looking like you might take a little snooze. You looked like a little angel. You rested, but didn’t sleep. You insisted that Ms. Sandy leave out your panties & dress in your room, so you could change into is as soon as you got home from gymnastics.

I met Marcela after work to pick selections for the new house. Daddy sent me a cute picture of you in class. You called me on your way home from gymnastics & told me all about the class & your drive home!!! lol. You fell asleep at home with Daddy and didn’t even eat your dinner. We let you nap for an hour. You woke up at 7:30p reallllly grumpy. Finally, you got happier, ate some dinner and we watched Brother Bear. We made a few chocolate chip cookies – which you wolfed down in no time! Of course, because you napped so late, you weren’t tired. You didn’t fall asleep until 11:30p.

I love you so much!!

7/8/20 – Lunch Date

You got up this morning and got yourself dressed. You came out in long pants and a long sleeve shirt lol. I was trying to tell you it’s going to be super hot today, but you were adamant that your outfit was perfect! You ate your breakfast & we played with your trains. When Ms. Sandy came she was cracking up at how you were dressed.

You & Ms. Sandy picked me up at work and we went to lunch at Marina Jack. You changed into a super cute dress so you wouldn’t be too hot! It was so nice to get to do lunch with you guys. Since you have been in school all day, we haven’t gotten to have a lunch date! We got to sit on the deck (it was nice & shady) & you were checking out all the birds and boats.

When you got home, you got to play on your splash pad. Of course, you brought all 8,000 ducks out with you!!! After that, you passed out watching Rio 2 on my bed, but that nap only lasted 20 minutes. You looked like a little starfish!

Daddy beat me home and you guys were out getting the mail. I started to cook and you put on your cookie making apron to help me. You wanted me to make cookies instead of dinner!! When we finished dinner, you wanted to go for a bike ride & you wore your apron!

I love you so much!!

7/7/20 – You Can Have All My Loves

When you woke up, you came to the living room and said “good morning Mama!” You sat on the couch and snuggled with Harry. I asked if you wanted to snuggle with me and you said, “no I’m giving Harry Bear loves. Daddy gives you loves.” Then you ran to hug me and said “you can have all my loves until I have no more left!” You got out your guitar and you were singing him night night songs.

Ms. Sandy took you to lunch and you ate hamburgers in her truck, sitting in the shade. You were so excited she let you sit in the front seat. That’s definitely a big deal for you right now. You always like to put on my hazards and seat heat & you crack up laughing about it. You were a really good girl for her today. After lunch you were busy making more craft projects!

After dinner, you helped my clean out the refrigerator. I washed all the drawers and you wanted to dry them all. You also wanted to put 8 lbs of soap on my washcloth lol! I needed to run to the bank and asked you to come with me. You really wanted to ride in the front seat, but we needed to go on the real street. I offered you the chance to ride to the mailbox in the front seat, then in your seat to the bank. You turned me down and opted for a bike ride with Daddy & Harry instead. You got to see a baby, pet a puppy & get cookies from Ms. Moe. I think you got the better deal!!!! You worked up such a sweat that you took a shower.

When I got home, I blow dried your hair & then we played for a bit in the living room. You sent about 20 Snapchat photos to your “list”. You go through my friends list and name exactly who you are pressing on. I can’t believe how you can identify everyone!

We headed to your room for bed. You were quite the wiggle worm. Not sure what happened but in the last week or two, you just lay your head down and go to sleep after reading books, doing Lingos or even jumping around being crazy. All of a sudden, you just lay your head down on the pillow and start snoring. Not sure where that came from!

I love you so much!!!!!

7/6/20 – Let’s Watch It On Netflix!

You were still sleeping when I had to leave to see Dr. Zhao. I kissed your forehead, but it’s not the same as getting big hugs & kisses from you before I leave. You were snoring pretty good, so I just didn’t want to disturb you.

You had a fun day with Ms. Sandy. You went to Benderson Park for a picnic for lunch. You were so excited to show her your new Elsa braid and your PJ Masks watch. You also made paper fish & butterfly craft projects, which you couldn’t wait to show me the second I came in the door!

You were so busy playing, you didn’t really want to eat dinner. When you finally sat down, you ended up eating a ton! After dinner, we watched Incredibles II (I lobbied hard for something new, but you insisted!) We even explored some options on Disney+. There is a button for Incredibles II on Disney+, but it’s not available until July 31. I tried to say, oh no, it’s not available but you said, “that’s ok, let’s watch it on Netflix!” I fell asleep on the couch with you. When it was over, I took you to bed and you were asleep in just a couple of minutes.

I love you so much!!

  • Lunch in the front seat!!!!!
  • Waiving bye bye to Ms. Sandy

7/5/20 – Daddy! Get Up!


I woke up before you and Daddy & I was working on my laptop in the living room. When you woke up, you immediately woke Daddy up saying ‘get up Daddy! Get up! The fireworks are still going!” He said, where’s Mommy? You said, she’s gone. She went to the store to get some food for us!”

When you came into the living room you were surprised I was on the couch and said “oh hi Mama! I thought you were at the store!” I was hoping you would get up earlier so we could go to Katrina’s to take the 4th of July picnic pictures before it got too hot, but you slept until after 9am! I made breakfast then we headed over there.

At first you were not super cooperative, which is really unusual. You are typically a good listener and you love photo shoots. But it was hot and although we just ate breakfast before we left, you claimed to be hungry. You ate a chia seed bar in the car on the way there and ate strawberries and bananas after we took the pictures! I have no idea where you put it all! You played nicely and had lots of fun with Kingston in his toy room. He has lots of Toy Story toys so you were excited about that. You brought out a karaoke machine and were singing Happy Birthday Jaxson.

On the way home, you fell asleep in the car. I tried to bring you in the house to sleep, but as soon as I laid you on the bed you were back in action. We ate a late lunch then went to Home Goods & Whole Foods. You wanted a PJ Mask watch that is identical to you Paw Patrol watch. I kept trying to talk you into something else, but you were willing to put back everything else you picked just to get the watch! I figured if you want it that bad, we would get it! lol.

Chrissy and Baby Olivia came over to play and have dinner. You are so cute interacting with her. You are getting better about sharing with her and not just taking whatever she’s playing with. You want to show her how to do it “right” because you just don’t quite appreciate that she doesn’t understand yet.

When they left I ran to Target & you stayed home to play with Daddy. When I got home, I took you straight to bed. I thought you would fall asleep early because you were tired and didn’t nap, but that didn’t seem to slow you down lol. It was around 10p when you fell asleep.

I love you so much!!!

7/4/20 – I Put On My America Shirt

You slept all night last night in your bed. When you woke up, I was sitting on the couch working. You came out with your Philadelphia Love shirt on, panties and the new socks Grandma Noot gave you and said “I put on my America shirt so we can celebrate 4th of July Again this day!!

We played with your dinosaur tracks. You took the stickers that were supposed to go on the bridge & put them on the dinosaurs neck, pretending they were band-aids. You wanted to FaceCall Ms. Sandy, so we did and you showed her what you were doing.

You wanted a piece of the cake Grandma Noot made yesterday for breakfast. I let you have it (why not, it’s a holiday!!) You served your piece, licked all the frosting off the blueberries (then spit them out) and took a second piece!

We got packed & went on the boat all day. We stopped at West Marine to get you a new life jacket because the one you have now is getting to be small on you. You were trying to buy everything in the store! You ended up with a rainbow inflatable as well. When we go to the dock, you were trying to carry your light up sword and flag from yesterday and the apple you were snacking on, so you put the apple in your mouth to carry it. You crack me up!

On the boat, you were snooping through my bag for snacks and found the Frozen water squirt toys I bought you. You were sooooo excited about them! We anchored off the Ringling Bridge to eat lunch, went by the lot & then anchored at a sandbar to swim. You snoozed for a little bit then got in the water. We had a ton of fun, then a storm started to roll in, so we raced back to the dock. We made it just in time!

We warmed up pizza leftovers for dinner after showering. While your pizza was cooling down you got out crackers to snack on. I asked if you wanted cheese for the crackers. You of course said yes. When you were eating you said “mama you have the best ideas ever!” I said the best snack ideas? “Yes mama.” While you were eating, you came over, hugged me and said “Mama, you are the best mama in the world!” Of course, you melt my heart. I love you so much!!!

I showed you the pictures of Kingston & Baby Olivia with a 4th of July setting and props. I asked you if you wanted to go to Katrina’s to take pictures. You said yes. You ran to your room to put your “Merica” outfit on. You came back out in a sparkly dance skirt, flannel shirt & your unicorn slippers lol. I told you we have to go tomorrow morning because she had already left for the night. You said ” I’m gonna be snoozing in the morning and not able to wake up!”

We made cookies and watched Frozen II. Lots of fireworks were going off, so we went outside to watch them. Almost all of the displays this year were cancelled due to COVID, so people were doing their own even more than usual. This kept you up past bedtime and then all the sudden you were grumpy. I took you to bed around 10p and you were out in about 15 minutes.

I love you so much!!!!