Lysbeth Quotes

As I scrubbed sealing wax off her: "I get dress dirty when I being very quiet."

"God protects me from lions, and wolves, and captains (i.e., Captain VonTrapp)." All the scary things in a  2YO's life. :-P

" Henry! No kisses! Not today!"

"I a girl. Sesame a boy." (Who needs ultrasounds?)

In her ongoing, relentless campaign to paint the living room purple, she decided to enlist her sibling's support: "Sesame wants purple."

(When my stomach growled): "Baby Sesame making noises!"

(While watching the baby move): "Sesame says, 'I want to come out!'"

Meanwhile, our poor baby is oblivious to the fact that his/her big sister has decided his/her gender and color preferences, and has even begun speaking for him/her.

A Year in Videos

 A few hours short of Age 1:

14 Months:

15 Months:

17ish Months:

18ish Months:

21ish Months:

2 Years Old:

Our 6-month Home in Coldwater

The view from our window was serene from my level.

Our sink was made just for a toddler's needs.

We found a blueberry patch nearby

and an amazing zoo!

We went on picnics after church

and walked Henry at the fairgrounds.

Our neighbors wore bonnets (and others wore burqas).

On Friday nights, Mommy, Baby, and I watched for Daddy's truck.

We left Coldwater a couple weeks ago.

This is my choice for our next home!

Swimming Lessons!

Daddy and I love swimming.

We're both taking swimming lessons this week. I float on my tummy and swim after toys. Daddy escapes from submerged vehicles and tows unconscious victims.

We're both having fun!

Hairstyles: A Guide for the Toddler Girl

The French Braid 

(Tip: Find a diversion while your hair is getting styled. I personally recommend eating)

The Classic Pig Tails

Version 1: Soft and Demure

Version 2: Pippy Longstocking

When your hair gets long enough:

The Pony Tail

The Twist 

(Bonus: How to comb the nonexistent hair of a sleeping man)

Finally, don't forget a hat for those bad hair days.

Any other ideas?

Strawberry Picking!

Shoes (or, why Mommy wonders if I'm really her daughter)