just peachy

yesterday was my first-trimester screening and all is well with the bun in my oven. due to extreme circumstances Savanna was able to attend and had absolutely no interest in the baby but was rather concerned as to whether or not it "tickled my tummy." i kept trying to show her the baby's head, arms, etc. and she'd change the subject to a random object in the room. apparently she is excited to be a big sister, but hasn't quite figured out that a baby is a requirement of big sisterhood. i'm sure as my belly continues to grow that she'll figure it out and i'm almost dreading her reaction. luckily this time around family will be near to help in the transition. and because the nana's and papa's are curious, here's a preview of the newest member of our little family. . .

because she's 3

she likes to pose for the camera

dinosaurs and lions are found in all areas of our house

i'm told to go to time-out more often than she is

dancing and singing are top priorities

everything has a color that is acknowledged immediately when noticed

getting dirty is "cucky" and "spwills" must be cleaned up ASAP

loading and unloading the grocery cart is HER job and if you do it--BEWARE!!

i'm learning to take advantage of the "i do it" attitude and send her on random errands throughout the day if i'm comfy or watching tv :)

tv may not always be the best influence

she actually likes to have her hair done everyday

she repeats the random phrases use on a regular basis: "be right back"; "just a minute"; etc.

"opposites" is a favorite game to play {fast:slow; loud:quiet; big:small; up:down; open:close}

keeping it low-key

i can still get away with it because she's THREE and more parties & presents are awaiting our arrival out west. this year with Easter and birthday festivities only a day apart i decided on being a bit selfish and keeping things a little low-key. we had our close friends {who we consider our east coast family} over for cake and ice cream.

Savanna did not like the idea of being the center of attention {weird?!} but finally took a seat in the fashioned "birthday chair" and joined in the chaos of the kiddie table. to be honest i wasn't surprised that she hid around the corner as "happy birthday" was being sung. she cried when i lit the birthday candles, so her friends did the honors and blew them out. no wishes for her this year :) she scored some great gifts and enough cash to purchase the coveted Bella Dancerella.

thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate 3 years with our little girl.

she's still talking about the "party house" and her "briday".