Dear Peighton,
I haven't written enough about your unbelievable personality and character. You love to sing and dance more than anyone I know (well, except for maybe your mother). We love to sing and dance together more than anything. You are acceptionally good at it too! In fact, Henry's mom, Katie, watched you do your rendition of "Let It Go" from Frozen (which is your absolute favorite movie right now) and she couldn't stop talking about how good you were and how she couldn't believe you could carry a tune like that. I even taped you singing along to it to send into Good Morning America for a contest. Please remind me to show it to you.
While you love to be charismatic and full of entertainment in the comfort of your own home, you don't necessarily like attention from other people and you certainly don't like people clapping for you. For example, at your "graduation" from your last session of gymnastics, you put on a show for the parents. At the end of the show, you all received ribbons at the podium. You, however, would not go up and receive your ribbon and started to cry. I found this surprising because you loved your class so much and were constantly used as an example of how to do something for the other children (which made me very proud). When I asked you why you didn't want to go up, you said you really didn't like the clapping.
So, needless to say, I was worried about signing you up for a dance class even though I knew you would love it. I was skeptical of the recital piece of a dance class. I fear you might not participate. Most dance classes are expensive but I recently came across one through the Cumberland Recreation Department and decide to give it at try. The class was yesterday and you LOVED it! When we were leaving you asked if you could go back tomorrow. You wore a pink leotard with pink tights and a pink tutu. You loved wearing your tap shoes too. When we got there, your teacher, Julie, explained to the parents that we were not allowed to stay and watch because it causes distractions. I was surprised but understood. I was also slightly disappointed because I wanted to watch you dance. Luckily, I got to peek in the window here and there to see you in action. You did so well on your own. It made me realize how big you have gotten. Sometimes I want to stop the clock but I also realize that each new phase of your life brings me a new type of joy. Watching you in a dance class having fun gave me a nice warm feeling, that's for sure!
I love you,
Mom
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Art Supplies
Dear Peighton,
Every time I read a post from this blog it reminds me how important it is to continue writing, especially now that you are a little older and the funniest things come out of your mouth on a moment to moment basis. I am going to try to post at least a couple of times a week. I figure if I tell you that, I might hold myself accountable.
Tonight I had a nice little chuckle to myself while I was cleaning up. I noticed that you suitcase was still full from last weeks overnight at Rosie and Tubbsy's house. Ever since January, you have been going to their house every Thursday after school. We started this because your grandparents gave me the gift at Christmas of picking you up from school and spending the afternoon and evening with you. They knew I was feeling very guilty of not giving you the attention you needed (because Phoebe came along about a month before Christmas) and they decided the best gift would be to take you on adventures once a week. It has morphed into weekly overnights at their house which is great for you because you will remember that precious time with them forever. Anyway, tonight, as I was opening your suitcase to empty it in preparation for a possible overnight with them again tomorrow, I was laughing at you adorable personality. Now, I could write forever about all you amazing personality traits (and I will as I continue to post) but for now, I will just tell you about what was in the suitcase. I remember last week when you were getting ready, I told you to pack your suitcase and make sure to put in any toys you wanted. Usually, you bring a Barbie to two and call it good but last week you ran to your art cabinet and filled that suitcase with as much of your art supplies as possible. You had paint, brushes, markers, wooden eggs that were there to be painted, wrapping paper that you had adopted as almost a coloring book because it had squares on the back, cards, artwork you had previously done, and much more. You had packed that suitcase so full you could barely shut it. I failed to ask Rosie if you even used any of it but it doesn't really matter, you were one hundred percent convinced that you absolutely had to bring all of that stuff to their house. Hilarious!
I love you,
Mom
Every time I read a post from this blog it reminds me how important it is to continue writing, especially now that you are a little older and the funniest things come out of your mouth on a moment to moment basis. I am going to try to post at least a couple of times a week. I figure if I tell you that, I might hold myself accountable.
Tonight I had a nice little chuckle to myself while I was cleaning up. I noticed that you suitcase was still full from last weeks overnight at Rosie and Tubbsy's house. Ever since January, you have been going to their house every Thursday after school. We started this because your grandparents gave me the gift at Christmas of picking you up from school and spending the afternoon and evening with you. They knew I was feeling very guilty of not giving you the attention you needed (because Phoebe came along about a month before Christmas) and they decided the best gift would be to take you on adventures once a week. It has morphed into weekly overnights at their house which is great for you because you will remember that precious time with them forever. Anyway, tonight, as I was opening your suitcase to empty it in preparation for a possible overnight with them again tomorrow, I was laughing at you adorable personality. Now, I could write forever about all you amazing personality traits (and I will as I continue to post) but for now, I will just tell you about what was in the suitcase. I remember last week when you were getting ready, I told you to pack your suitcase and make sure to put in any toys you wanted. Usually, you bring a Barbie to two and call it good but last week you ran to your art cabinet and filled that suitcase with as much of your art supplies as possible. You had paint, brushes, markers, wooden eggs that were there to be painted, wrapping paper that you had adopted as almost a coloring book because it had squares on the back, cards, artwork you had previously done, and much more. You had packed that suitcase so full you could barely shut it. I failed to ask Rosie if you even used any of it but it doesn't really matter, you were one hundred percent convinced that you absolutely had to bring all of that stuff to their house. Hilarious!
I love you,
Mom
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thank You
Dear Peighton,
Everyone that knows you is amazed by your politeness. I have always been impressed with the fact that you say "please" and "thank you" without too many reminders (a quality I am not certain all of your toddler friends possess). In fact, even before you could speak you knew sign language and were habitually signing your manners. Needless to say, I have always been impressed by this but tonight you really blew me away. Typically, you say thank you when I bring you something you have asked for like a drink of milk or a bowl of cherrios (or a bowl of M&M's if you beg me hard enough for them). Tonight, we went to Tumble Jungle for open gym and during our walk to the car you said "thank you for Tumble Jungle mommy!" It melted every last little heartstring of mine. Your cheeks were all rosy from running around, your hair a mess from the pit...and I hear this sweet little voice being appreciative of a fun outing. Amazing!
Tumble Jungle was a hoot tonight too because it was just us and your little friend Will. Will has always been pretty calm and reserved, not a crazy three year old boy as you would imagine but tonight all of that changed! You put up with him so well. He was pushing you, stealing your ball, and just getting in your personal space much, much more than you saw fit. You didn't get too upset about any of it because you are so good with other kids your age but when he really pushed you hard and you fell down, well, you had just about had enough of it at that point. You really impressed me with how patient you were with him for most of the hour we were there. We decided to get burgers with them after open gym and the two of you had a blast playing with your straws and french fries!
At school today, your teachers said you were pretty upset when it was time to wash your hands. I am not sure what that was about but it made me feel bad that you were so upset and I wasn't there to help you. I think you just didn't understand why Mrs. Doreen was trying to get you to turn the faucet on a different way than you were attempting. I guess you were really huffing and puffing in tears. It made mommy very sad to think about you like that. Your report card from school for the day says that you were "very talkative today, a social butterfly". That's my girl!
Daddy is in Chicago this week for work so it was just me and you doing bedtime routine. You cracked me up because you wanted to watch Jem again. I keep trying to convince you that that show is "wierd" but I think that just makes you like it more. I am not certain it is entirely age appropriate but you seem to really enjoy it. I think you just like anything with singing and dancing! You are really loving Princess and the Pop Star too (Lexi and Della turned you on to that but I can't say that I am disappointed that you love it, I love it too but don't tell anyone). You are so smart, we have watched it a dozen times and you know all the words to the songs!
I love you honey!
M
Everyone that knows you is amazed by your politeness. I have always been impressed with the fact that you say "please" and "thank you" without too many reminders (a quality I am not certain all of your toddler friends possess). In fact, even before you could speak you knew sign language and were habitually signing your manners. Needless to say, I have always been impressed by this but tonight you really blew me away. Typically, you say thank you when I bring you something you have asked for like a drink of milk or a bowl of cherrios (or a bowl of M&M's if you beg me hard enough for them). Tonight, we went to Tumble Jungle for open gym and during our walk to the car you said "thank you for Tumble Jungle mommy!" It melted every last little heartstring of mine. Your cheeks were all rosy from running around, your hair a mess from the pit...and I hear this sweet little voice being appreciative of a fun outing. Amazing!
Tumble Jungle was a hoot tonight too because it was just us and your little friend Will. Will has always been pretty calm and reserved, not a crazy three year old boy as you would imagine but tonight all of that changed! You put up with him so well. He was pushing you, stealing your ball, and just getting in your personal space much, much more than you saw fit. You didn't get too upset about any of it because you are so good with other kids your age but when he really pushed you hard and you fell down, well, you had just about had enough of it at that point. You really impressed me with how patient you were with him for most of the hour we were there. We decided to get burgers with them after open gym and the two of you had a blast playing with your straws and french fries!
At school today, your teachers said you were pretty upset when it was time to wash your hands. I am not sure what that was about but it made me feel bad that you were so upset and I wasn't there to help you. I think you just didn't understand why Mrs. Doreen was trying to get you to turn the faucet on a different way than you were attempting. I guess you were really huffing and puffing in tears. It made mommy very sad to think about you like that. Your report card from school for the day says that you were "very talkative today, a social butterfly". That's my girl!
Daddy is in Chicago this week for work so it was just me and you doing bedtime routine. You cracked me up because you wanted to watch Jem again. I keep trying to convince you that that show is "wierd" but I think that just makes you like it more. I am not certain it is entirely age appropriate but you seem to really enjoy it. I think you just like anything with singing and dancing! You are really loving Princess and the Pop Star too (Lexi and Della turned you on to that but I can't say that I am disappointed that you love it, I love it too but don't tell anyone). You are so smart, we have watched it a dozen times and you know all the words to the songs!
I love you honey!
M
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Tangled
Dear Peighton,
You recently discovered that you love the Disney movie Tangled (as do your father and I). In this movie, Rapunzel and her so-called mother have this dialogue:
"I love you."
"I love you more."
"I love you most."
I never really knew you were paying much attention to this until tonight when I was putting you to bed. As I do every night, I say "I love you so much honey." Tonight you melted every single one of my heart strings when you said, "Mommy, I love you more"...long pause while my eyes filled up..."That is what the princess says." How on earth can a two and a half year old be so smart? You are amazing my child...amazingly brilliant, beautiful, and kind. I love you so much!
Love,
Mom
You recently discovered that you love the Disney movie Tangled (as do your father and I). In this movie, Rapunzel and her so-called mother have this dialogue:
"I love you."
"I love you more."
"I love you most."
I never really knew you were paying much attention to this until tonight when I was putting you to bed. As I do every night, I say "I love you so much honey." Tonight you melted every single one of my heart strings when you said, "Mommy, I love you more"...long pause while my eyes filled up..."That is what the princess says." How on earth can a two and a half year old be so smart? You are amazing my child...amazingly brilliant, beautiful, and kind. I love you so much!
Love,
Mom
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Long and Lean
Dear Peighton,
Today was your 9 month visit with Dr. Davies. I can not believe you are 9 months old already - how time flies when you are having fun! You had to get another round of shots which is getting harder and harder for me to witness because you seem to be more aware of what is happening during your doctor visits. You really detested getting your length/height, head circumference, and weight measured. I suppose I can understand, you are totally naked in a strange environment with a strange person doing strange things to you. Your head circumference is in the ninetieth percentile (I don't have the actual measurment), your height is 28 inches which is the fiftieth percentile, and your weight is 16 pounds 14 ounces - the tenth percentile! You are tall and skinny with a big brain my dear, what could be better than that, ha! I, of couse, am worried about your weight dropping in percentile (it was previously the 25th percentile) so I am going to start feeding you an extra meal a day. You are just coming off of a week of diarrhea and lack of food consumption.
Wow, I just came across this post listed as a "draft". You were 9 months when I wrote this! Wow! You are now 2 years, 3 months and several days!
Today was your 9 month visit with Dr. Davies. I can not believe you are 9 months old already - how time flies when you are having fun! You had to get another round of shots which is getting harder and harder for me to witness because you seem to be more aware of what is happening during your doctor visits. You really detested getting your length/height, head circumference, and weight measured. I suppose I can understand, you are totally naked in a strange environment with a strange person doing strange things to you. Your head circumference is in the ninetieth percentile (I don't have the actual measurment), your height is 28 inches which is the fiftieth percentile, and your weight is 16 pounds 14 ounces - the tenth percentile! You are tall and skinny with a big brain my dear, what could be better than that, ha! I, of couse, am worried about your weight dropping in percentile (it was previously the 25th percentile) so I am going to start feeding you an extra meal a day. You are just coming off of a week of diarrhea and lack of food consumption.
Wow, I just came across this post listed as a "draft". You were 9 months when I wrote this! Wow! You are now 2 years, 3 months and several days!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Japanese Maple
Dear Peighton,
After our spaghetti and meatball dinner tonight, you wanted to "do chalk" in the driveway which Mommy always enjoys and agrees to. We headed outside, you dressed in only a diaper which is an improvement seeing that typically you go out completely "naked butts". We made a road for you matchbox cars which entertained you for about 10 minutes. After that you were ready for bigger and better things so we pulled out your red plastic car and Mommy pushed you around the driveway for another 10 minutes. Suddenly, I had the idea that we should try off-roading! We went up and down the hill, around the house, back down to the driveway and up the hill again. We stopped off to see your tree, the Japanese Maple with stunted growth that was in the garden when we bought the house. It's your tree because it has red leaves and you have beautiful red hair, and you love this tree. Earlier in the summer, you paid a lot of attention to the tree for about a week, visiting the front yard to say hello quite often. I guess after that week you kind of forgot about the tree and had other outdoor interestes. Well today, my dear, your amazing memory and vocabulary amazed me once again. We pulled your car up to the tree and you immediately wanted to get out. You walked up to the tree and touched a leaf and said "Hello tree, I have missed you!" very matter of fact. You are the most adorable child and as you grow in height and weight, you grow in personality! You have a huge heart and it's so exciting to see how much you love people, toys, and TREES! I love you!
After our spaghetti and meatball dinner tonight, you wanted to "do chalk" in the driveway which Mommy always enjoys and agrees to. We headed outside, you dressed in only a diaper which is an improvement seeing that typically you go out completely "naked butts". We made a road for you matchbox cars which entertained you for about 10 minutes. After that you were ready for bigger and better things so we pulled out your red plastic car and Mommy pushed you around the driveway for another 10 minutes. Suddenly, I had the idea that we should try off-roading! We went up and down the hill, around the house, back down to the driveway and up the hill again. We stopped off to see your tree, the Japanese Maple with stunted growth that was in the garden when we bought the house. It's your tree because it has red leaves and you have beautiful red hair, and you love this tree. Earlier in the summer, you paid a lot of attention to the tree for about a week, visiting the front yard to say hello quite often. I guess after that week you kind of forgot about the tree and had other outdoor interestes. Well today, my dear, your amazing memory and vocabulary amazed me once again. We pulled your car up to the tree and you immediately wanted to get out. You walked up to the tree and touched a leaf and said "Hello tree, I have missed you!" very matter of fact. You are the most adorable child and as you grow in height and weight, you grow in personality! You have a huge heart and it's so exciting to see how much you love people, toys, and TREES! I love you!
Trunk
Dear Peighton,
While you were at daycare today, I had a little downtime during my work day. I was in Guilford, CT and decided to stop at a cute little store on Route 1 to look for a gift for your newest cousin (who is still in Auntie Jess' belly). While I was there I discovered the most adorable stuffed animals and I simply could not resist. As you will come to quickly realize, I have a love for all things vintage - clothing, furniture, boots, and TOYS! Every Sunday at The Elephant Trunk I search for vintage piggy banks and toys for you. I avoid anything stuffed because, well, the stuffing scares me quite frankly. If it's material of any sort, I prefer to purchase it new for you but that limits the stuffed animal choices to the new stuffed animals and they just don't have the same appeal as the adorable older stuffed animals that I remember from my childhood with squished noses and misplaced arms. Much to my suprise, Just Hatched, had a line of plush toys made to look aged! They had an elephant that I just knew you would love with fluffy gray fur, a huge trunk, oversized belly, and long skinny lets and arms! Now, I did not expect it to repace "Pinky" you very tattered and torn pink blanket with silk edges that you have kept with you every waking moment since you went to school about a year ago. I secretly hoped that it would replace you love for "Light Queen" (aka Lightning McQueen from Cars) because I have spent countless hours searching for "Big Light Queen" and "Baby Light Queen" in the morning before work and school. Well, replace your favorites it did not. But it was delightful when I asked you what you would like to name your new toy and you came up with "Trunk". You kept Trunk with you for most of the night but wanted to leave him in the rocking chair while we read our nighttime stories and I though he would end up piled up with the 100 other stuffed animals you have cast off...BUT, then when it was time for lights out you asked for him, hugged him, and fell asleep with him in your arms. Will Trunk replace Pinky or Light Queen? It's too soon to tell but just so we are clear, Mommy wouldn't be totally disappointed if you decided that you wanted to drag him everywhere you go instead of your tattered, dirty, and potentially germ filled pink blanket. I love you my darling!
While you were at daycare today, I had a little downtime during my work day. I was in Guilford, CT and decided to stop at a cute little store on Route 1 to look for a gift for your newest cousin (who is still in Auntie Jess' belly). While I was there I discovered the most adorable stuffed animals and I simply could not resist. As you will come to quickly realize, I have a love for all things vintage - clothing, furniture, boots, and TOYS! Every Sunday at The Elephant Trunk I search for vintage piggy banks and toys for you. I avoid anything stuffed because, well, the stuffing scares me quite frankly. If it's material of any sort, I prefer to purchase it new for you but that limits the stuffed animal choices to the new stuffed animals and they just don't have the same appeal as the adorable older stuffed animals that I remember from my childhood with squished noses and misplaced arms. Much to my suprise, Just Hatched, had a line of plush toys made to look aged! They had an elephant that I just knew you would love with fluffy gray fur, a huge trunk, oversized belly, and long skinny lets and arms! Now, I did not expect it to repace "Pinky" you very tattered and torn pink blanket with silk edges that you have kept with you every waking moment since you went to school about a year ago. I secretly hoped that it would replace you love for "Light Queen" (aka Lightning McQueen from Cars) because I have spent countless hours searching for "Big Light Queen" and "Baby Light Queen" in the morning before work and school. Well, replace your favorites it did not. But it was delightful when I asked you what you would like to name your new toy and you came up with "Trunk". You kept Trunk with you for most of the night but wanted to leave him in the rocking chair while we read our nighttime stories and I though he would end up piled up with the 100 other stuffed animals you have cast off...BUT, then when it was time for lights out you asked for him, hugged him, and fell asleep with him in your arms. Will Trunk replace Pinky or Light Queen? It's too soon to tell but just so we are clear, Mommy wouldn't be totally disappointed if you decided that you wanted to drag him everywhere you go instead of your tattered, dirty, and potentially germ filled pink blanket. I love you my darling!
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