A sign she's growing up

Tonight, while at dinner, I was reminded once again that I absolutely do not have a baby anymore, I have a toddler. A full blown sassy, feet stomping, finger shaking, tantrum throwing, running, climbing, talking toddler who is able to operate an Ipad, turn on her DVD player, climb in the car by herself,  and open doors.

It blows my mind. It seems like it just happened-overnight.

Miss P dislikes the the high chair like mommy dislikes traffic. She sees it and her heart starts racing, she wants to turn and go the other way. She thinks, oh please do not stick me in that thing! This only seems to happen at restaurants, and I believe it is because there is too much going on around her, she wants to get on with her exploring. Not so fast, little mama! We tried the booster seat, and that was not a hit either. Tonight we tried a new approach. We let her sit in the booth with us. She had a ton of space and was such a little gem the entire dinner. She immediately started coloring with the crayons the waiter dropped off and as I watched her, it dawned on me. That is my baby girl big girl holding her crayon with the most perfect little grip and coloring a picture and asking me to look at it. Yes, she's my baby, but she is growing up and she amazes me everyday.

I have been on a blog hiatus the past couple weeks. Just lots going on around here and it is definitely not going to slow down until we get to Summer! I am going to get back in to the routine of weekly posts......promise.

Easter Weekend Recap

I am always extra excited about a three day weekend. One with a holiday, but not a holiday with as much pressure as Christmas, is even better. We spent Easter Sunday sharing time between our families. We spent the morning with Spencer's side and the afternoon with my side. The Easter Bunny came and filled her basket with all sort of goodies. Some dress up necklaces and bracelets, a puppy purse, a couple outfits, some gardening gear,  a pair of crocs (still en route). She was more interested in the plastic eggs than anything else-still playing with them.

 P's dress was 'vintage' inspired this year. Her GiGi made it for her and it was perfect. I just love a traditional look on little girls. I know there will be a day when she pitches a fit if I try to put her in something with a fluffy collar. Until then---mama's the styist here.

                  Already learning that golf swing!

Do you think that basket is a little large? That is what happens when a Grandma is in charge of ordering it. That's what grandmas are for, right? Go big, or go home.

 I was awful at taking any more pictures that this. And now I am mad at myself that I don't have one from the afternoon. Oh well, I took plenty of mental pictures {husband's famous words}.

I have already worn my white jeans and I am over the moon excited that Spring is here! It is one season closer to summer. 

 Spring has sprung!