Friday, June 25, 2010

Dammit or Damn it!

This word has come out of Nola's mouth about 5-7 times now over the past few months. I've been ignoring it -- you know, because if you make a big deal, they'll say it more often ;) Anyway, what's crazy is that I DO NOT recall ever saying such a word in her presence. In fact, dammit is not one of my words of choice. And, I am ever-so-careful about what I say around her since I learned long ago that she is just like a sponge and enjoys repeating everything she hears. I became extremely cautious of my words and conversations around her ears over a year ago, just prior to her second birthday.

She recently said dammit the other day when I became frustrated. I said 'shoot' and she said 'dammit'. I was laughing so hard when she said it ... I mean, she actually knows when to say it. She knew I was bothered, and said exactly what I was thinking ;)

Dammit, Nola, where ever did you hear this word?

Monday, June 14, 2010

Nola's First Haircut

Little Miss turned 3 on May 25th and had her very first haircut 3 days later. Three is magical -- so much growth and sassiness (more on that in another blog). All in all, she did great - better than I ever imagined. Not one cry despite one of the images you'll see shortly, though she did wear a serious face for the event ;) We went here for her first haircut where she received a certificate with some of her hair for a keepsake. We cut a good 2 inches, and kept the bangs long. The girl just doesn't like hair in her face or on her forehead. (press the arrow - the video is a short 2 minutes & 10 seconds)

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Happy Birthday, Pop

Today is my father's birthday. I haven't written much about family, but thought that since today is the day of his birth, a small tribute was in order. Pop would be 70 years old today. WOW!!! How I wish he would've had the opportunity to meet his first grandchild ... and that Nola would get to know her Opa. This picture sits framed in my den and is one of the last pictures taken before his heart attack.


Thinking of you, Pop, and happy to know you are at peace. XOXO

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Happy Birthday to Me!

I will eventually backdate this blog since my birthday was May 20th, but for now I wanted to share a little birthday song from my girl :) First, my cake ...


And now, the gift that meant the most :)