First Haircut

Yup, she’s finally getting her hair cut. After 2 1/2 years. And it’s pretty freaking adorable. Continue reading →

Artist in Training

We take our art seriously around here. If it doesn’t require a bath afterwards, it really wasn’t worthwhile. Continue reading →

Josie says…

This milk is so cold! And soooo juicy! I kissed Olive’s big owie. It looks like a rainbow! Josie’s the boss! (when asked if who’s the boss, Mommy or Daddy) Peanut butter! And eggs. (when asked what she wants for dinner) (clasping her hands in front of her) This is what Snow White does. And … Continue reading →

DIY Play Dough (no cream of tartar required)

A few years ago, when Josie was just little and I was nannying a 4 year old little girl, my mom sent me her recipe for homemade play dough. It works great! The problem is, though, it calls for cream of tartar, and I never have that in my kitchen, especially when the play dough mood … Continue reading →

Josephine and the Case of the Barking Dog

We were playing in Jo’s room this evening, minding our own business, when all of the sudden we heard a dog bark. Josie automatically stopped what she was doing and looked at me in shock. “Go find it,” she said. She stood up, and began to put on a proper dog finding outfit, complete with … Continue reading →

This Girl Loves to Dance

We spent a good half hour today filming Josephine dancing. She would dance for a bit and then want to “see it.” 🙂 She’s such a little ham for the camera! Continue reading →

The Many Faces of Josephine

These were taken over the course of about…10 minutes. It cracks me up how expressive this girl is. Continue reading →

My Little Mozart

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…

Josephine has been cracking me up, lately. I mean, seriously. Among my favorite things she’s been doing are.. The hilarious face she makes when she hears anyone fart. Even herself. She has changed all her “m” sounds to “p” sounds. So when she says “clean up,” which used to be “meem up,” she now says … Continue reading →

Hell on Wheels, or Traveling with a Toddler

Let me begin by saying…I love my daughter. She’s happy, spunky and fun, and she keeps me on my toes. She’s extremely busy, but I like it that way. Except when we’re on a plane. It’s not as fun on a plane. For those of you that haven’t experienced it, here’s the problem with toddlers and traveling. … Continue reading →