Happy 6th Birthday Mia Isabelle

Dear Mia,

This was a big year for you my love!! You became a big sister (again) x two, started kindergarten, got your tonsils out & learned to read. You went from a toddler to a tiny lady in milliseconds!!! You love Shopkins, roller skating & your favorite food is anything dessert!! Like mother like daughter! You always want to go, see, do & try anything new. You take swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School & gymnastics at the Y. You have aspirations of being a professional gymnast when you grow up. No more weather girl:( You love drawing daddy & I millions of pictures & are a total little mama to the twins.

 

I thought for sure getting your tonsils out would help get rid of your night terrors. So far no luck. They actually increased in frequency (like every nite) but they do seem to be shorter and less intense. After you had one every nite for two weeks, I said screw it and re introduced dairy into your diet. I figured if you're going to have a nite terror every nite you deserve as much ice cream & cheese as you want. For your cake you requested yellow writing (it's your favorite color) with smiley faces, hearts and flowers! I hope you loved it. You also requested a girls only date (which you ask for almost daily!). So after work I picked up Ivie & Ellie and we went to the movies to see Beauty & the Beast.

Sunday Morning Adventures

Damon's been waiting for years to take our kids fishing! He's had Mia's pole since she was tiny. This morning we loaded up (all 6 of us!!!) and headed to Chestnut Ridge Metro park with a can of corn and hope the babies would cooperate while the bigs got to fish. THEY DID IT. Both kiddos caught their VERY FIRST FISH! Love seeing all three of them so happy.

Happy Birthday Mia Isabelle

Happy Birthday baby doll. We love you so much.  You started school this year & absolutely love it. We've been watching lots of Disney movies together & your saving all the pennies in your piggy bank to go to Disney World. You sleep with a different stuffed toy every nite. Sometimes it's Kitty or Icy, other nites it might be Belle or Ariel. Everyday you pick out your outfit &it usually includes a tutu. You've been asking to go back to ballet class.  You weigh 30 lbs & wear a 4t. You went through a phase complaining of stomach pains & having tons of nite terrors. We took you off dairy & it really seems to have helped!!!! You still complain of your knees hurting but I think those are growing pains. I love hanging out with you at Barnes & Noble or the American Girl store. You are my tiny shadow and for the most part I love it. The other nite I got frustrated (smothered?)  & yelled at you. Five minutes later you were hugging me, telling me I was the best mom ever. Thank you for loving me like that. It's the best thing in the world.

Happy Birthday Dad!!!

Yesterday was my dad's birthday. We celebrated with lunch at Carrabba's & then hanging with these two. They totally make  our family's world go round. Mia invited Pop Pop to come watch her first holiday program. She nailed it!!! He said it was the best present ever. Happy, Happy, Merry Christmas everyone!!

Fly My LIttle Love

Yesterday was my baby's first day of school. I know it's only pre-school, & she'll do two years before kindy, but whatever. It's a big deal to let this mama's heart out into the world. She was READY!!!!! Actually she was most excited to get a "water drink," aka a drink from the water fountain. Mama, can I swallow it???  Apparently she REALLY needs pre-school!!! Hahaha.  She walked into class without a backward glance at her daddy or I. Fly my little one & let your confidence grow & your spirit shine. Love this life with every ounce of courage you have. We love you so much sweet Mia Isabelle!!! Happy 1st day of school!!!

Happy 4th of Sugar Parade Day

With my sandwich nappers, Wes in the morning & Mia in the afternoon, we would have missed the New Albany Parade if it wasn't for my friend Allison. She actually said "nap, scmnap." So we skipped Wesley's nap time & a had a blast at the "Candy Parade!"  Mia may be too small to grasp the idea of America's birthday....When Allison asked her what her favorite candy was she said, "I like ALL the sugar!!! BAHAHHAHA  

Damon was super excited to take her to her first fireworks. They went out waaaay past her bedtime while I stayed home with the baby. Bed, schbed!!!!  Last years pics here. Look how tiny!!!!

Changes

Dear Mia,
I signed you up for pre-scool this week. It was scary, exciting, sad & happy all in the same breath. This describes most days being your mama.  When you were 18 months old you wanted me to sing You are my Sunshine, every nite as we put you to bed. Now you say, don't sing mama.  That's ok because no matter how you change & grow you'll always be my sunshine.

Love you tons.
Mama

Mia Isabelle: 3 Year Update

Dear Mia,
How can you possibly be 3 years old? Wasn't it just yesterday you were this tiny little bundle of squishy love/screams? All of a sudden you've become my most favorite person to hang out with. So curious, kind, energetic & loving, with a true zest for life.
Lately when you think you're in trouble you'll ask, "Daddy, are you happy?" You started taking ballet classes & appear to be as much of a natural as a 3 year old can be.  You love hunting for "spines & cones'"aka & pine cones. You got a little pink Vespa tricycle for your bday that we have just started practicing on this spring.  You keep asking to have a chicken party for your next birthday. You got your 1st board games at your bday too!! We've been playing The Squirrel Game & Doc McStuffins Operation almost every nite. You also love play
doh & sidewalk chalk.

I thought the transition from crib to bed would be atrocious but you handled it like a champion. Its actually more of a battle to put you to bed than when you were in the crib. At least for now. You watched your 1st movie, Frozen, with mom on Easter Sunday. You love singing Let It Go but I think you're starting to like Do You Want To Build A Snowman even better. Now I'm all excited to have you watch all my favorite Disney movies!! Today you watched Toy Story 2 wearing your Buzz Lightyear jammies. I've been excited to share these moments with you since before you were born Mia baby!!!!
All of a sudden in the last couple months you're a HORRIBLE eater!!! Sometimes you eat so little throughout the day I don't know how you have any energy.  The only things you'll eat on a regular basis are waffles w peanut butter, oatmeal, berries & mac & cheese. Oh and cake anytime, anywhere. Like mother like daughter.

You are super articulate & we have he cutest conversations. Just the other morning while driving to Nana's before  work you asked,  Mom? Am I growing bigger? Will I walk on stilts? Do I have to join the circus? One of the only verbal concepts you've haven't mastered is the concept of tomorrow or yesterday. You always say last morning. "Mom, I don't want to to take a bath, I took one last morning. Hahaha We read books every nite before bed but I am not sure that you have one specific favorite. In the top 5 would definitely be Little Critter My Trip to the Hospital by Mercer Mayer, King Jack & The Dragon by Peter Bently , any Fancy Nancy & One Fish, Two Fish.

You have always been petite & are still on the tiny side. Weighing 26 lbs you're only in the 5% for weight. At 36.5 in tall you're in the 11%for height. You wear mostly 3T & a size 7 shoe. You're very capable of being pee potty trained but still have no interest in anything else. Lucky for me you still let me pick out your clothes, although if it was up to you, you would wear your bird dress everyday.  When you're stubborn streak comes out I point the finger at daddy & grandma. When your contrary streak comes out I point my finger in the mirror & at grandpa!!!!!

We love watching you grow & are so lucky to be on the receiving end of your endless hugs & kisses. Choose happy my sweet baby girl.