Snow Day Fun!

We had a BIG snowstorm that resulted in some time home from work and school and a great opportunity for Lucy to play in the snow! She loved donning her snowsuit, tasting the snow and stomping around in her boots.

After taking a pretty long walk through our snowy neighborhood, Lucy managed to find a muddy area (how does that happen in the snow?) and to get her gloves totally drenched. Despite being freezing, she did not want to come inside to get warm. I think we have a little snow bunny for a daughter!

Making Honey

I usually leave for work in the morning before Lucy & Brian leave. If she gets upset that I am going, Brian tells her that "Momma has to go to work to make money for her honey." Tonight, as we passed by office building on the way home, Lucy said "Momma works there." I asked if she knew what I did at work. Her response: "Momma makes honey for ME!" So cute. Glad she knows that I am a busy bee at work.

No Curious George

Tonight was a rough night for little Lucy. She had to learn one of her first tough life lessons. Lucy wouldn't listen at the dinner table, she refused to eat her dinner, threw her food and repeatedly banged her sippy cup on the table. We asked Lucy to stop and then warned her that she would lose her TV time for the night if she did it again - well she did! So, I had to break it to her that there would be no Curious George for the night. Lucy seemed fine with that.

After dinner we went upstairs for bath time which was uneventful. Following bath, Lucy mentioned going downstairs for George. I reminded her there would be no George tonight. She was so sad and kept saying "sorry mommy." She actually knew why she couldn't watch it, but was still in disbelief. She thought if she apologized it would be fine. When she realized it was a lost cause, she just broke down and cried. I felt so bad for her, but stood my ground. No George, but she still got her two bed time stories. Luckily Lucy girl has a new chance tomorrow to be successful - I know she will rise to the occasion!

Nana Comes to Town!

Okay, so the title is play on "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," but when you are two a visit from Nana is just as exciting!

Nana came to visit the day after Christmas and got in just in time to beat the worst of a storm that could have made driving quite unpleasant. Nana brought Lucy a very special gift - an adorable red & white play kitchen. Lucy just loves it!

Nana stayed through the week and Aunt Amy, Uncle Bill and Quinn joined us for a couple of days. It was so nice to have family around for such a fun visit. Lucy was so excited to have Quinn to play with and Nana to dote on her - what a lucky little girl!

Christmas Morning!

This Christmas was quite exciting for both Lucy and the two of us. It is the first year that Lucy gets the idea of what is going on with Christmas. She understood that Santa was going to stop by and leave her special gifts and that we would all be celebrating together. She also had a visit from a very special elf, Ellie, during the month of December. Every night Ellie, the elf on the shelf, went to the North Pole to report to Santa whether Lucy was being naughty or nice. In the morning she would return and find a new perch. Lucy anxiously looked for Ellie every morning and was quick to report when she was doing a good job. So, she couldn't wait to see what Santa brought, but was also sad to say goodbye to Ellie, who returned to the North Pole with Santa. (Don't worry, she'll come back next year!)

Lucy did a great job opening her presents despite her complete excitement. She got some puzzles, tub crayons, a cool Hess truck with tractor inside, a shopping cart, accessories for her baby dolls, match box cars and, of course, some new books!

Kenzie arrived a little later and joined in on all the fun. I love the picture of the girls in their matching shirts from Kenzie. What a great idea!

Holiday Happiness

We all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Eve celebration at the Nolan's house. Aunt Amy & Uncle Paul were wonderful hosts and the four little cousins had so much fun between having each other, the attention from everyone, the presents and the special chocolate treats from Nana.

Lucy was thrilled with her BIG Piano from Nana; her fun zebra back pack and a book from Aunt Amy, Uncle Paul, Zoe & Ella and her Aquadoodle mat from Aunt Amy, Uncle Bill and Quinn. Looks like she did pretty well to me!

I'm Dreaming of Pink Presents

Tonight on the way home from work Lucy informs me that it is Christmas time and Santa Claus will bring presents. I ask her if there are any special kind of presents she would like. Her response: "My want Santa Claus bring pink presents." Good thing there will be a few pink things under the tree this year!