"My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it."

Still my little sweet baby girl. This is Zoey--stealing the boppy and Ollie's blanket. Do you think she knows how to make a statement or what? Actually, she is doing VERY well considering the invasion of our house. She calls Ollie her baby, helps change him, etc. but I thought that this picture was very appropriate in the evolution of our household.

I picked the Twain quote because Zoey and I are able to make each other laugh until we are both ready to pee our pants, but also able to jump on the other's last nerve. Even then, I enjoy her so much. Last night she had me so irritated about something (she probably wouldn't sit still for two seconds!) until she looked over at me and asked, very sweetly and clearly to change the subject, "So, mama, how is that apple? It looks delicious. Can we share? Please...." How can you stay irritable with a doll like that? She learned the cute and distracting from her dad.

We are all excited to go to the playground around the corner after nap time. The swings are out! The truest tangible sign of spring is getting to go on the swings. I'm sure that today's little adventure will be repeated every day this summer, but I am excited to take my kids (ahh!) to the park on a beautiful day.

I'm going to run and enjoy the sun :)
Amber