Egg hair

This morning at breakfast, Bear had a fuzzy in her hair. I pulled it out and showed her. She then used her eggy little hands to straighten her hair like I did, giggling the whole time. I wiped her hair off with a wet wipe, and she "fixed" her hair with a huge grin. I let her laugh, and laughed with her as I just wiped off her hands so she could tidy her mane without leaving egg remains on her head.

This is parenthood, not making a big deal of the little things like sticky hands. Is it easy? Nope. But when your kiddo is punchy and trying to help you out, it's okay if things get messy. Your little one is learning big people things from you - not just how to do chores, but flexibility, grace, and lightheartedness.

Little Helper

Bear made it down almost an entire aisle at the grocery store by using the bottom of the shopping cart as a walker. She really enjoyed herself, and this mama is very proud of her little girl-child.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from a girl and her doggy :)

Just like daddy

This girl loves exploring the inner workings of things
...
And we love her!!

Goodwill finds on a snowy Saturday

Bear went with mama to Goodwill this morning and we totally scored on some spring/summer outfits. Three new Old Navy dresses, a denim skirt, and a new white cotton Cherokee sweater. (All in size 2T, which almost fit this tall toddler already! ((She's in 18 months on top right now :) ))

For a dollar each, that's not too shabby. Salvation Army usually has better prices, but it's harder to find new clothing there, so this mama was happy to find a few outfits for her Bear after leaving hibernation.

Speed wagon

This is life these days, lived in a blur and enjoyed.

Ebay

In case you were wondering, we're venturing into the world of selling our possessions on eBay...  And Cora's totally on board with all the research involved 😂

Rocking chair time!

Yesterday, I got to snuggle with my little Bearsauce. She fell asleep in the car on the way home from church, and slept snuggled on my shoulders in the recliner while we postponed dinner.  It's been at least six months since we've been able to just rock, the two of us....   and I missed it. My heart missed it so.  I know it might not happen again very often, but I know one thing - my God is a God who is waiting for me to snuggle with Him, too, so I'm going to post less on Facebook and spend more time doing things that matter. I might post more on this blog so family and friends can keep up with my speedy toddlesaur, but I want to have better priorities in life. :)

Toodles!

Taco Bell giggles

This is Bear, tootling away during snack time the morning after Taco Bell in the car (chicken quesadilla and some Fiesta potatoes). She toots, then she giggles....

Culinary renovations

Bear likes her Hape Mini Kitchen ... She'll push it around like a walker, set things on it,

... And attempt a backsplash remodel all in her own.