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Girls

Just a few things I don’t want to forget about my girls at this age.

Jae, 3-1/4 years

• Yesterday, Jae referred to me as “Grandma” all day long. She also renamed her doll “Tanner.” Any other time the doll’s name is “Ryan.”
• When I made a stop at Dunkin’ for coffee she politely asked for a “bo-nut.” How could I say no?
• This morning she was calling me “Handsome.”  When asked why she explained that I am handsome because I’m the one that takes the tickets. She’s so matter of fact when she gives explanations of her imagination that I almost feel silly for even asking.
• This afternoon I am “Dr. Money.” I didn’t get an explanation for that one. Just wild and hysterical cackling as she ran off shouting “I love Dr. Moooonnnneeeeeyyy!”
• And today Colleen is “Elise.” I can only imagine that name change is a positive result of our recent visit with her cousin, Elise. 
• Jae insists on wearing dresses or skirts and tights. It is a huge fight to get her to wear anything else. She will sometimes compromise with leggings or jeggings on a good day.
• Her favorite colors continue to be pink and purple. She’s quite particular on what shade of pink. She prefers more of a purplish pink and she’ll tell you so.

Colleen, 15 months today

• She is trying to talk and makes sounds that sound like “I love you.” I’m sure it sounds nothing like that to other people. Kind of like when pet owners claim their dogs can talk. No, I’m not calling my child a dog, but you totally get what I’m saying now don’t you?
• She also puts her little hands out and and curls her fingers as if to say “gimme” when she wants something. Usually more food, but occasionally it’s for a hug. Those little arms give the best hugs. She’ll also pat and rub you before letting go.
• She will cry for you to put shoes on her little feet. She has some new old-school booties complete with bells. You better put the bells on each time if you know what’s good for you and your ear drums.
• This child is totally attached to her immediate family. She’ll squall if anyone else tries to love on her when we’re around. I try not to think how she does when we’re not around. I just say a prayer for whoever is in charge of her well being.
• She’s usually easy going but can turn into a firecracker in a second. A very loud firecracker. Some say fire truck is more accurate. 
• The child loves to be changed out from her pjs. Must be her father’s child.
• Must have two pacis to sleep. 
• Smiles with her eyes and it melts me every time.

It still astounds me that I am a mother of two girls.