What She's Up To

(She loves going quadding!)

Well its been a while since I've done a post on Rachael's happenings, not even for her birthday! I'm a terrible mom, I know. But, since her b-day wasn't that long ago, I'll go for it now.

• She will NOT stay in her playpen unless dad puts her down (so annoying...), but then she'll usually stay down all night! Sweet!
• When she climbs out of bed in the mornings, she comes into our room and says, "Mom?" Pause. "Wee-ish-ee?" (Where is she?) Pretty cute.
• She is currently sitting in her baby doll stroller saying "Nie!" which means either "Nice" or "Cute"
• She colored on the couch yesterday with pen and got her first real punishment. Time Out. *dun dun duuuunnn*
• She knows the sounds to a ton of her letters: A, B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, O, P, Q, S, T, U, X, and Z. Pretty advanced for a barely two year old!
• She randomly comes and snuggles with me, slaps my cheeks between her hands, and brings my face to her's to give me a big smooch! My favorite :)
  
• She will NOT sit still to get her toenails clipped or painted (stink bug...)
• She will also not sit still to let me teach her new things (i.e. colors and other important things)
• If she wants to tell you something ("Woah" being the most common phrase), she will NOT stop saying it until you acknowledge it.
  
• She has started screaming to get attention
  
• She will not keep her hair bows/ponies in.
• If she gets an owie, she must have it kissed.
• I'm pretty sure her version of "Popcorn Popping" is the most adorable in the history of the universe.
• She is constantly opening the DVD cabinet for a show, which most of the time I refuse her.
• I think she is on her way to not taking naps anymore. (lameo)
• Her favorite book is "Princess Tiana and the Royal Ball" and would literally read it all day long if I was up to it.
• She calls all blankets "boo" and hides under it (she got it from "peek-a-boo"). She's not afraid of dark, enclosed spaces. She seeks them out.
  
• She really is not talking a whole lot, but she understands everything so we're just gonna let her go her own pace.
• She still loves her sippy cup, but in trying to wean her from it the only cups she'll use are my big glass ones. Go figure...
• She is a two year old. She brings me so much joy, but also makes me want to rip my hair out at times. I love this little babycakes!