Scarlett Returns to Swimming Lessons

We decided that once Scarlett turned three, it was time to start swimming lessons again. 

 

And she was NOT having it. 

 

 

She screamed bloody murder from the moment we walked into the dressing room to get her suit on.  When we emerged, I felt like every eye in the place was on us - so embarrassing!    She screamed as I took her to the pools, screamed when they put her in - it was awful.

 

I had warned them she'd be a tough one.   So they brought in a second instructor for her class.   He took the other two kiddos, and the regular instructor stayed with Scarlett and was so sweet with her. 

 

As the final 10 minutes of class approached, Scarlett had calmed down and was having fun - what a relief!

 

Because she had celebrated her birthday just a few days earlier, she was given a lollypop after her lesson.   And that lollypop made everything all better. :)

 

 

Scarlett and her big, poofy hair ... and lots of tears and screaming!

Scarlett's Last Day as a Two Year Old

Another Salon Visit

Scarlett Gets Crafty

Miss Scarlett's First Official School Photos

Farewell to "I do."

Ah this little Princess ... I love her so!

 

She is growing and changing before my eyes.  And fast!  She'll be three in a few short weeks!!

 

Since she's been able to speak, her affirmative response to a question has always been, "I do."  

 

"Scarlett, do you want to go for a ride?"   "I do."

 

"Scarlett, did you have fun at church?"   "I do."

 

"Scarlett, let's go potty."   "I do."

 

"Scarlett, do you want a banana?"   "I do."

 

And so on.

 

And oh-my-goodness, it is so cute.  She's got a distinct voice she uses for "I do" and everybody who hears her give that response thinks it is adorable.

 

But since she started going to school twice a week, she's been picking up on language cues.  And she slowly started to say "Es" (yes) as her affirmative response to questions.  And now ... there is hardly an "I do" in her vocabulary.

 

And I cannot tell a lie:  it makes me sad.  :(

 

Scarlett's First Dental Exam



Today was Scarlett's first-ever dental exam and she was pretty excited!  She is always envious when Christian goes to the dentist and hops into his chair when he's done.   So it was finally her turn!

 

First up was video games with Papa in the lobby!

 

 

Then we went back to the exam room.   And she was still pretty perky!

 

And she handled the cleaning well, until ... the suction thingy go "stuck" on her cheek. 

 

And then whoooo ... all the tears!

While waiting for the dentist to take a look, Scarlett got to pick out a toy ...

 

And brush the crocodile's teeth ...

 

And then the dentist came to do the final exam, and Scarlett was not happy.  The poor kiddo!

 

And we learned that because Scarlett still nurses overnight (long story), that means milk pools in her mouth all night and there are some areas the dentist will be watching on Scarlett's teeth.   Ugh!

The Smallest Cardinals Fan

The Big Girl Bed is Coming!

With Scarlett's third birthday fast approaching, the time has come to transition her from her crib (which is still just a foot away from our bed - big lesson learned there!) to a "Big Girl Bed."

While out looking for mattresses the other day, we came across this official Cinderella's Pumpkin Coach bed.  

Oh. My. Goodness.

Scarlett and I were in love.  Absolutely in love!

I must say that if this bed came in a king size, I would totally get it for myself (and um, for Jonathan).

Scarlett's crib converts to a full sized bed, so we won't be getting this fun Disney bed for her.   But we could certainly dream! :)

We now have a mattress, and we are just waiting for the bed rails to arrive ...and then its SHOWTIME!

Our Little Witchie Poo

Preview of a Future Teenager

While waiting to get Christian from school this afternoon. Scarlett sat with us it he front seat.

Oh man, she'll be a teenager begging for car keys before we know it!!

Our Lil' Cherub

This photo Jonathan captured reminds me of that famous painting with the two cherubs!  So cute!

The Hello Kitty Dream

Scarlett is still in out bedroom - either in her crib a foot away from the bed, or in our bed.

We are eager to convert her crib to a full-sized bed and at least move her to another corner of the room.  

We were at Babies R' Us and came across this adorable Hello Kitty bedroom set!!  We love Hello Kitty!!

We won't be getting it, as her crib converts to a really nice looking bed.   And at some point, she'd outgrow the Hello Kitty look.  So getting this set isn't practical, but it sure is fun ... and she loved it!

Playground Fun

This girl sure does love her playground time!   I had to drag her away!

Scarlett and the Pizza Dough

A Seriously Proud Mommy Moment

Christian and Scarlett fight - a lot. But there moments like this when I see they really do love each other. Here, Christian (6.5) helps Scarlett (2.5) put on her shoes. I did not ask him to do it - he took the initiative and sat her down to help her.

Seriously Proud Mommy Moment!

Sick again ....

This lil' Princess is sick again ... more throwing up.  But no fever.

Took her to the doctor because she was throwing up over three days.  Wasn't her usual doctor, and he wasn't as thorough as her pediatrician.  He had no solutions.   Waste of a $30 copay.

With both kids in school, we've got double the school germs coming into the house.   Great fun. :(

Scarlett's First Day of School

Today Scarlett had her first official day of preschool at The Goddard School.  She has been there before, on the rare occasion when I needed somebody to watch her for the morning. 

She was excited on the drive, excited as we got to school.  But all the kids were playing outside when we arrived, and that is different from her other times there.  Usually everybody is in the classroom when we arrived.  So that change really upset Scarlett and she cried and cried when I said I would be leaving.    It was very sad. :(

But as with Christian at this age, I knew Scarlett would be find after a few minutes once I left.  So I left ... and all was well.

The Official First Day Photo