Princess Taylor

During the week, we don't have a lot of time in the mornings to do anything more than pigtails to her hair. On the weekends though, we often spend a little more time. While doing her hair we talk and sing. I think most of the time she really enjoys the extra attention. Here is our latest creation

Do you struggle too?

Every night we struggle with putting Taylor to bed. Since she was just little she has not wanted to go to bed. She hasn't wanted to miss out on all the fun she's sure we're having. Consequently, most nights there are tears and fights about getting in bed. Tonight, like every night before, we do the bedtime routine and at the end I tell her, like always, that I don't want to see her eyes. Well, she didn't stay in bed but at least I didn't see her eyes. I guess this counts for getting a reward. Any suggestions for getting her to go to bed without a fight?

Taylor's first 'accident'

Taylor will be three January 30th. She has been coloring and 'writing' for quite some time now. Well, today she did it. She decided she would 'write' somewhere other than on the approved surfaces. That would be paper only. Here is her latest artwork. Her mom does not approve!

Yet another bit of fun for 2008

As if the 'fun' and 'adventures' we have already had this year hasn't been enough we have yet another to add to the list. Last night, we had a record cold kind of night. The kind where the heater runs all night long because it is -16 degrees F outside. We wouldn't know about the heater part since our furnace motor went south for the winter. So, it looks like we'll be investing in a new one. Merry Christmas Michael! Just what you always wanted!

(Even better, we had to replace this part only 2 years ago. Is there such thing as a 'lemon' furnace? ANd get this, it was the week before Christmas as well. Perhaps this is a sign we should not be going to Washington for Christmas since the last two times have resulted in $600 furnace repairs. It would be much cheaper to stay home!)

Snow Fun

Recently, we had enough snow to play in. Taylor insisted on spending as much time out there as possible. In the last picture, she is not making a snow angel... she is making a snow Tink! And those snowballs... are headed towards me!

School Program

This last week Taylor and Jordan had their school program. Jordan's class had a fashion show and Taylor's class sang Jingle Bells. They attempted to sing Jingle Bells but not many of them came and those that did sort of looked a little more than scared. If I knew how to post a video, I would, but since I don't, you'll just have to take my word for it. Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Catching up

Jordan just turned 8 months old and she is not even crawling. Taylor started at about 6 1/2 months. By 8 months Taylor was pulling herself up to the furniture and walking along it. I guess we won't need to worry about Jordan climbing up the stairs anytime soon! Despite not crawling it does not mean she isn't getting around. She can roll pretty fast and get pretty much what she wants. Perhaps the reason she isn't crawling yet is due to the fact that when she is on her stomach and fussing to get something her handy dandy older sister gets the object of her desire for her.. hmm...

No Tears for Santa

Tonight we decided to take the girls to see Santa. I've been talking about it with Taylor and hoped that when we went to see him I could persuade her to sit on his lap with no tears. She is just the type of little girl to burst into tears or turn so shy with strangers you don't get a word out of her. Well, that was not the case tonight. She sat on his lap and looked at him with big eyes and even told him what she wanted for Christmas. Since she's no good at keeping secrets I'll keep what she whispered to Santa a secret for her!! (Although if you know her, you know she has not been too shy about what she wants).