“Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how.”  — Dr. Seuss (The Cat in the Hat)

This sweet girl is just what you expect from a 2 1/2 year old.  She was a bundle of on the go, non-stop fun.  We explored, ran, jumped, threw leaves and laughed.  I think her candid moments are the best because they really capture a little piece of her fun personality.  Her family is so kind and patient with her and really enjoys all she has to offer.  It is really reflected in her pleasant, easy going nature.  All little girls should be this loved!

I have spared you a few days of super-cute puppy love so I leave you with one today.  Meet Sherman.  He isn’t too much of a puppy any more and he is just as cool as he thinks he is.  He was so nice to sit for my picture.  I think he almost smiled?

Christmas Gift Idea for Little Girls:

Okay, this isn’t really an “idea” for you but more of a confession of what my little girl will be getting for Christmas against mine and the CVS cashier’s better judgement:

Stompeez

Not just any Stompeez but the unicorn ones.  I hate unicorns!  I paid $21 at CVS oh and there is one more pair left for you!  These tacky things are going to be in my house now but I just had to do it.  You would understand if you had seen and heard the joy coming out of her as she told me all about them one day.  She had seen them with her Grammy “at the place where you drive up for subscriptions.”  She told me “they are a little big but I will grow into them!”  So, it is done and it will be worth it to see her when she opens them on Christmas.  When else in life will you ever be SO excited about light-up unicorn slippers?  I’m glad we can indulge her one day of the year.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas is for children. But it is for grownups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide-bound hearts.  –Lenora Mattingly Weber