Girls will be girls

Dear Zoe, 

You could not be more of a girl.  You will ONLY wear dresses (pants/shorts are for boys, duh.)  When I come and pick you up from school and I am in my workout clothes, you are mortified (Moooom, why are you wearing that??)  You love to play spa in moms bathroom (paint our toenails).  You only like to eat off your PINK plate now (your favorite color).  You absolutely LOVE to dress up in princess dresses and wear your tiwawa (tiara) and princess shoes.  You LOVE shoes.  And accessories.  And makeup.  ALL things girly all the time.  

Today, we had a bunch of cranes and trucks outside and I asked if you wanted to come check it out (all the boys in the neighborhood camped out watching).  We were outside for two minutes before you announced "Mom, its too woud and diwrty.  Lets go play shoes!!"

I tried to get you trains and cars for your birthday, but they are sitting downstairs gathering dust.  You are just a girl- through and through.  

Accessories!

xoxo, the mama

No, no, no

Dear Phoebe- 

Your first word was "Mmmmama".  Second word was "Daddda".  And third is "No".  Not just no, though.  More like "No, no, no."  With a hand wave.  And attitude.  

You are on the move and getting into EVERYTHING.  Wires, doors and stairs are your favorite thing.  You scare your mama.  

Pretend Play

Dear Zoe,

This month in the Baby Center update, it said that my almost 3 year old (wha?? when did that happen?) may be very into pretend play.  Boy were they spot on.  Your imagination is limitless.  You are always changing your name - when I come in the morning to get you for the day, I have no idea what name you will have - "Mama, today I am Jeanie!  And you are Fiona".

You also love to play "Reecey".  Your bff.  And I need to be Reecey's mommy and Dad needs to be Reecey's daddy and Phoebe needs to be Claire.  Of course.  And if I call you Zoe on accident, you make sure I am corrected.

Your imaginary friends are Tuti and Fuffa from Yo Gabba Gabba.  They come over a lot.  And my favorite (not really) is when you insist on me making them REAL dinner.  Like you.  Special Agent Oso also comes over quite a bit with a special assignment for you.  Are we letting you watch too much TV?  Methinks so.

It is pretty hysterical the stuff you dream up in that little head of yours.

"Jeanie" or maybe you were "Anna" here

xoxo, the mama

9 Months Old!

Dear Phoebe - 

Happy 9 month birthday!  We had a checkup today and you are weighing in just under 21 lbs and 28 inches long.  90th percentile for weight and 50-75th percentile for height.  Such a healthy girl.  I knew before even weighing you that you are outpacing your sister because a lot of her clothes she wore at this time don't quite fit you.  Makes sense because you love to eat!!

You still don't have much hair and you have boxy little feet- not many shoes fit you!  Thats okay because you aren't attempting to walk just yet.  You are pulling yourself up on your knees a little, but that is as brave as you get.  

You did not have shots today because tomorrow you are having some laser surgery to help reduce the redness around your eye and mouth, we need you in tip top shape!

xoxo, the mama

Zozo says

Dear Zoe, I don't want to forget the hilarious things that you say on a daily basis, so in order to remember, I am going to start writing posts called Zozo says...

Some of the funny remarks you make cannot fully be captured without actually hearing it, but hopefully this will help me at least remember.

"Mama, I have a tummywake!"

"When I grow up, I want to be a rockscotch!" (rockstar)

"So, mom...I want to talk about sumting"  What do you want to talk about Zozo?  "I dunno, will you help me think of sumting to talk bout?"

"What are you watching mama?"  The Today Show.  "BOOOORING."  (kind of your new catchphrase)

"I need sumting for my mouth!"  (aka, I am hungry)

Zozo, you are so cute.  "I am." Always so humble.

Are you okay Zozo?  "I fink so."

When you are older and can pronounce words perfectly, I will remind you of how cute you were at age 2.  (For the most part...)

xoxo, the mama

8 months old!

Dear Phoebe,

Since I was late last month, it has only been 2 weeks since our last photoshoot, so not a lot is new. Whoops, mom.  But I am back on track this month and actually got the photos taken AND the blog post up ON your 8 month birthday.

You continue to be an absolute joy- we all love you so much.  My favorite part of the day is when you wake up in the morning, most often saying "mmmmmama, mmmmmmama" and you are so excited to see me.  Sometimes you roll straight across your crib to get to me as fast as you can.  The sweetest.

xoxo, the mama

7 Months Old!

Dear Phoebe- Happy 7 month birthday!  (2 weeks late this time, sorry baby girl).  You seem to grow every time I get you up from a nap!  Pictures this month were a bit more difficult than months past, because you do NOT like to stay still.  Such a little wiggleworm!

Here's my favorite outtake from our photoshoot- showing off your chompers!

xoxo, the mama