Miss Independent

Miss Mackayla

Fiercely Independent

Also Sweet

all moms know 'terrible twos' start at 18 months

they're not so terrible

just require a lot of patience

and a little more patience

You bring a little flair to your independence with your style

(those are your favorite boots even though they're too big)

We got out your summer clothes yesterday. 

You. were. thrilled.

You pointed at the ones you liked and told me they were "Cute."

And let me know over and over, "Mine."

You are our little ANT POLICE

Whenever I hear "Aaa" urgently yelled over and over I know to grab a kleenex and get an "ANT!!!!"

Every morning is a negotiation over how many animals and blankets you can bring to take Cody to school and whether or not you'll let me carry you so we can hurry (never) and if you'll let me help you out of the huge (to you) van (rarely).

You have almost pottied trained yourself:) I am still waiting to start:).

Go Beavers at OSU!

 I gave my kids the little drawing I made them while I was away.

They loved it and carefully cut it into tiny pieces and chose their favorite pieces:)

These pics were taken Saturday morning...Mackayla had already changed three times. everyone is a little scruffy but if we got ready we wouldn't take pictures. So. They are perfect.

 We started swim lessons and the kids love it because they're with their cute friends this time!