Sav-isms

this girl CRACKS ME UP! her personality is really starting to shine through. chris and i are constantly making comments about how big she is getting and how funny she is.

• a few weeks ago we were leaving chris's parents house after sunday dinner and when we walked outside into the darkness, Savanna exclaimed, "look nana, it's just boo-tiful," while pointing to the stars in the sky.
• she LOVES to snuggle in the blankets. when she wants you to snuggle with her she'll say, "snug as a rug?" {as in "snug as a bug in a rug"}
• just recently, every sentence ends with a simple question, "okay?" where it came from, we don't know, but it does get annoying real fast.
• the attitude is really starting to shine through. the deep sigh, annoyed grumbling, and similar sounds to those i make myself are being repeated on a regular basis.
• "mom/dad, you play with me?" is a daily question around our house. it's all good fun until she decides that you're not playing the way she wants and she'll start telling you how to "play."

happy day!

no one ever informed me of the motherly excitement that comes when your child accomplishes TWO solid days of potty training. i've attempted {half hearted} in the past, but bribery and potty treats failed. i made an attempt upon moving into Nana's house complete with stickers and cheering section. even with the promise of a new "big girl" bike, she wasn't interested. she's THREE!! i asked the doctor and he wasn't concerned and warned against forcing her to train. with my hopes for pre-school this fall being shattered as the registration date neared...low and behold, she asked one afternoon to "try like mommy." i woke up the next day determined to see it through. trips to the "potty" are frequent and exciting, but the great accomplishment was made this afternoon...she pooped IN the TOILET! seriously! this is HUGE for us. i was worried that she'd hold it and get sick. after the moment i asked her was prize she wanted and she quickly exclaimed "ummmm--let's see?!? a RED balloon!" so off we went to the dollar store. i even splurged on the way home and scored us a couple of ice cream cones for success. happy, happy day! i LOVE the smile of accomplishment that beams my way each and every time she exclaims "I DID IT!!"

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i've heard it all people. i am fully aware of the lack of updating i've been doing. it seems that moving home has made for a lot more play dates and projects than blogging. i have decided this week will be my "catch-up" week. i know that if i don't get it together now, that all hell will break loose with baby #2 just around the corner. in the meantime, patience my faithful readers...it's coming!