She is growing into this little person and thinking about it now makes me tear up. How do other parents do it? How did my parents do it? It all happens before you know it and then one day, your baby is looking at you through big girl eyes. I think it really dawned on me the other day when we registered her for preschool. It was all so overwhelming and made me realize how big she was. You always talk about watching your children grow into these magnificent people, but now I find myself wanting her to stay put for a while. I know I am looking at the big picture and she still isn't even three years old, but... Expecting this other beautiful baby also makes me realize I just want time to slow down. Marlee is going to grow up even faster now. She always says, " I big sisteh" She will be the best big sister. I couldn't think of a better one. In the end I am very excited for our future.
It won't be long now until our big girl is three either!! Just two more months to go! I am not sure what we will do just yet, but we will do our best to make it special. She lays in bed at night and talks about a barbie bike. I don't know how this idea of this barbie bike got put into her little head, but she is adamant that she wants one. She says what color it is and just jabbers on and on about it. I don't know who has more fun...her and I. I just love that we are having these little conversations with one another. So, for her birthday this year we are going to get her a Barbie bike. She doesn't know how to pedal on anything, but teaching her will be fun. I think I may make her cake too. I haven't quite decided yet. I may have a fun one made for her of her favorites characters. I can't wait!
She is finally on her way to sleeping back in her own bed!! I am so excited for this because I will no longer have a baby in my belly and one on my back! The one is front is enough! Zach blames me for her being such a close sleeper. I turned her into that monster he says. Eh... I say I am all excited and such for her to be back in her bed, but secretly I going to miss my snuggle buddy. It is the sweetest thing to have this little arm...and leg...draped over your body because they love you so much and you make them feel safe. The occasional knee in the spine, however, makes me question this at times, ha!
The other night she asked for some water in the middle of the night. I brought her a cup and asked her if she needed to potty. (she doesn't sleep in pull ups anymore...big girl now) She proceeded to tell me, "no, I sweeping". I don't know why I thought it was so funny, but I did. Just now I handed her a cup of water from last night, she took a sip and informed me, "that is old water"...and she wants, "new milk". She never ceases to make me smile!
Her Aunt TT came to visit a few weeks ago and she had the best time!! It was funny how quickly Zach and I were replaced! She loves her so. She didn't even want to go potty unless TT was there. One day Brittney was getting ready and Marlee was outside her door laying on the floor..."TTTTTTTT...where are you..." until she finally came out. They are the best of friends! I hope one day when Brittney has kids they love me as much as Marlee loves her! It is the best feeling and so comforting to know how much she loves her. We were all sad to see her go.
This is one of Marlee's new water toys. She LOVES playing in the water and even calls taking a bath "swimming".
Marlee likes to draw and color a lot so we got her this fun easel! We broke out the paints and she seemed so content. She loves to paint! I think art is in her DNA anyway. Her poppy is an artist and her daddy too! Zach says he can't draw, but he can draw really well. Her aunt Amy can draw as well. As for mommy...I still draw like a fifth grader, but my stick figures are almost perfect, ha!
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