Sunday, December 27, 2009

December 27, 2009

As I'm writing this, you are sound asleep on my lap. I put you up to bed around 8:30 and although it is now almost midnight, you did not fall asleep until mere minutes ago. I had to make nearly twelve trips up the steps to tell you to "get in bed, put the hamster away, no books!, STAY IN BED!, stop screaming, get out of the baby doll crib, GET BACK IN BED!" You take hours to get settled at nighttime - not sure why?! Finally, you crept down the creaky stairs asking if you could sleep in my bed. After I carefully explained (twice!) that you needed to get back in bed and I would bring you in bed with me when I came up, you just looked at me and said, "I love you, mom." I smiled and said, it's time to get back in bed! You smiled and asked if I could carry you up.

I've lost the battle yet again.

I set my book down on the chair next to me and pulled you up onto my lap. In a matter of seconds, you put your thumb in your mouth, caressed your lovey, and snuggled right into your spot in my arms. I'm amazed at how well your little body folds into mine. I am not a big fan of snuggling...I usually feel claustrophobic and overheated, but with you, I can hold you tight in my arms all night long. We just fit together. My favorite thing is when you climb into my bed at night (yes, you climb in EVERY night around 3 a.m.) and say, "Can I way on your bewwey?" I'm here to say that my belly is yours, my Molly, indefinitely!
I've been meaning to write a post this week for your book. Every time I get the chance to come to the computer, I sit and stare at your picture and wonder just where to begin. You are doing such amazing things and I want to capture them all. I want you to know how my whole body melts when you smile, how your indistinguishable words are always clear as a bell to me, how I just love your stubbornness and feisty attitude. You can be an angel who wants to make others feel so happy one minute, then change and be Molly the meanie - where no one should ever attempt to cross you. You are already so complex and special! And you are only 2!
You are wearing underwear all day (diapers only at night!) and every time you go potty, you say you need "privavee"! You love to take baths, you can count till I ask you to stop! You know all the words to songs on the radio and you love to sing! You have a very silly and goofy side to you where you like to squeal with delight and say funny things. You are a very picky eater - you love bananas, apples, cheese, eggs, sausage, and butter bread! You rarely eat at mealtimes - you prefer to munch all day. You are still just a tiny peanut and I love that you fold up so nicely in my arms. You love to dress up and play with your hamsters. You adore your sister, but can also stand alone and try to boss her around if it is something you feel passionate about. You love Word World, Mickey Mouse Club House, Dora, and Diego. You prefer to be the one to turn the t.v. off, the lights off, shut the refrigerator, feed the dog. You don't like other people doing your thing!
As you can see, I have many things to say about you! I'm going to have to hold off until another night, though. You are snuggling me so closely right now and I am tired. I think it's time we head to bed. Just know that when you hold me at night, you wrap your arms around my heart. :)

Saturday, December 26, 2009

June 2009


I often say to you, "You're so special to me." It's one of my favorite things to say to you because I mean every word. You. Are. So. Special. To. Me. I love you!

Lately, when I say it to you, you think it is hilarious to respond with "so special to Daddy" or "so special to Bronson." You just laugh and laugh and laugh!

May 2009

Ok, so the potty thing that day was a fluke. We've decided to wait until summer. You are growing so fast! You love your sister, "Hay yah". You love to give True Love's Kiss and snuggle!



You can count to three, love Word World and often follow your sister. You have very independent times when you cross your arms, look away, and say "NO." You love popsicles, "pock it buls" you say! You are drinking out of a big girl cup! You say "I dee dat!" (I do that). I'm so proud!

February 24, 2009

Wow! Monie! Today you walked up to me and said, "poop." I checked your diaper and you handn't gone. I asked if you wanted to try the potty (you've been pulling your pants down and letting us know when you need a diaper, but you never want to sit on the potty). I sat you down and went to get you some juice. When I came back, you had pee'd and pooped in the potty! You are so smart! YEAH!!!!

February 15, 2009

You are growing so fast! You are now 20 months old and really starting to talk. You love to "nuggle" with your luv luv and anyone who is willing!
You can count to 5 and point to all body parts. You love to do whatever Sarah does! You love "hockley meelk" (chocolate milk). Your hair is often very crazy, but you love to be a ragamuffin! You still adore shoes - try every pair on and walk around the room. You are very interested in the potty - you go with me and "Ra Ra" (Sarah) and clap when we go! You say "Bye pee pee!" You pull your pants down whenever you have a wet diaper and say pee pee. When I get a chance, we'll plan a naked weekend and you'll get to wear big girl underwear. I just can't get over how adorable you are. So independent and sure of what you want. Don't ever change!

January 27, 2009

Molly on New Years Eve 2009
Kelley, Molly and Uncle Tegan

Ah Molly. This entry is sad to me. I must've been very busy this day, because I only wrote down a few of your sayings. It seems that with 2 kids, time just disappears, and you are reaching and passing milestones before I can even breathe, let alone write them down! Just know that I love you very much and I'd rather be spending my time with you, enjoying your accomplishments, than away from you, writing them down!

"Daint Du" (thank you)
"Mee-lk" (milk) You often say "Must have meelk!" It makes me laugh :) You also learned and mastered the word NO and use it often!

October 24, 2008


You are so fun! Your new words are:

"bie" (bite)
"Hi and Bye"
"Yeah!" for everything!
"Ra Ra" (Sarah)
"mama, dada, meme"
"luv-luv" (lovey)

Your favorite things are your puppy, lovey, bananas, popsicles, cheese, and nu-nu's (noodles).
You love to try on shoes and wear them around the house! I'm loving every bit of you!