The Beginnings of Modesty

Molly Toddler is growing up.

The other night, she streaked into the living room after a bath. When I asked if she'd like to sing a song (which she loves to do) she squirmed for a few seconds and said "Um... no thank you. I don't want to sing while I'm naked!". This is the first time I remember her being self consciousness about her birthday suit.

This morning, she was "helping" me clean off a trailer, and got her clothes soaked. This was unacceptable and she demanded to take off her shirt and pants. I told her that was fine as long as she kept her panties on, and got out her pool so she could play in the water. She then asked me "Mommy, why can't I take off my panties outside?". One step forward, two steps back...

Sunday Highlights 5/15/11

Molly Toddler prepares for the next royal wedding:

Me: I love you Molly!

Molly: I love you too!

Me: I love you three! (this is a counting game we play all the time)

Molly: NO MOM NO!!! We are NOT going to count. I am just saying "I love you too", not the number two...

I'm just impressed that my 3 1/2 year old is identifying homophones.

The other day, Molly came into the kitchen and declared "Look Mom! I'm being a chicken!".

I love that she came up with the glove-on-feet idea independently!

Lucy Blows Her Nose

I've been dealing with sinus issues for the last 2 weeks. Apparently, Lucy thinks it's hilarious. She's started "blowing her nose" on anything that resembles a tissue. She's actually just blowing raspberries with her lips.

Tuesday Highlights 5/10/11

Me: We're going to watch the ABCs Signing Time.

Molly: But I want her to watch Baby Signing Time.

Me: Well, it's time for her to start learning about the ABCs.

Molly (considers this for a moment): Ok. Then next we will watch Dora so she can start learning some Spanish words!

Molly: Ow!!! I hurt my "angles"

She was talking about her knuckles.

Lucy scooted into the office and grabbed a cup filled with Mardi Gras beads. Molly likes to use beads as pretend food and beverages.

Molly: Lucy! DON'T Drink that! It's too salty!

Molly loves reading with Papa Toddler:

Molly and Lucy had a great time playing in the pool.

Well, Molly did. Lucy's still not sure about the whole thing.

Thursday Highlights 5/5/2011

I called Daddy Toddler this morning and, at some point in the conversation, called him sweetie. After I hung up...

Molly: Who was that? Was it grandma?

Me: No it was daddy.

Molly: But you called him sweetie, and sweetie is for girls.

Me: Sometimes I call your daddy sweetie.

Molly: No... sweeties are girls. It's not the difference.

She also recently told me "I'm not a kid, because kids are boys. I'm just a big girl.".

Today in Target I a had a big sneezing fit. When I finished, Lucy look at me in awe, grinned, and started fake sneezing. This went on for about 5 minutes as we walked around the store. Silly girl!

Lucy's outfit today:

I tried to get a cute picture of Molly's outfit today, but that session was an absolute failure (as are about 99% of my attempts to get a cute picture of Molly). Most of them look like this:

Or if I'm lucky, this:

Thankfully, I have a friend that can take pictures that look like this:

Twins 2 years apart?

I was going through my phone pics today. Look how cute:

In care you're wondering, that is a picture of Molly at 20 months. I did a double take. Sometimes I forget how much they look alike!

Side by side, it's obvious who's who, but they're definitely sisters!

Monday Highlights 5/2/11

Today, I made have permanently psychologically scarred Molly Toddler . I thought to myself, "Since they're driving her crazy, I'll just trim Molly Toddler's bangs.".

Daddy Toddler's assessment: She kind of looks like a medievil male peasant. Personally, the style reminded me of this girl from Ace of Cakes:

Sigh...At least Molly's too young to know or care. Thank goodness hair grows back!

And now back to your regularly scheduled highlights:

Molly: MOOOOOM! I'm pooping! I want you to come in here and smell how stinky my poop is!

Me: Um... no thanks. I'm just going to wipe for you.

Molly: I was pooping, and it was really hurting but I kept doing it. I was really brave!

I had to bring both girls to pick up some paperwork at Shriner's today. I was going over things with a staffer when Molly came and plopped down in a seat across from us.

Molly: Hello! My name is Molly!

Staffer: Well hello...

Molly (sits properly and folds her hands on her lap): We should talk about some WORDS! I would like to say some words about TOYS!

Today, Lucy Toddler looked at my turtle shaped necklace and said "Tuh-Tah?".

Yesterday, Molly was eating a piece of bread and then exclaimed "Look, I made a face!"