Tea Party

This evening Stella enjoyed her first ever tea party... and I suspect many more to come. Sitting in her (also new) yellow tutu (which she admired in the bathroom mirror for half an hour) she filled and refilled cups of tea for papa, bear, mun-mun, and occasionaly, herself. She played like this for nearly an hour until finally she decided to play with the box it came in instead. Regardless, she was filled with delight and it was amazing to see her make-believe with her new toy.

Tomorrow is my day off, and we're hoping for sun! In the morning we will be, once again, very patient while I practice my french braiding skills on Stella's hair. I have to say - she really is a trooper. Good thing too because I think every little girls deserves pretty little french braids. Then, it's Liona's 2nd birthday.... no party, just the little girls (and the big girls) hanging out! We got her a sweet pair of sunglasses and if I ever get to it - a fun little dress to match Stella's. We'll see if I get motivated.




This is what we call serious multitasking! She's very proud of herself for using the potty and makes sure to say, "doud dob" everytime..... For those of you NOT in the know, she's saying "good job"!

sweet stella sounds

Stella has been doing quite a bit of talking these days and often, she just blows my mind and cracks me up!














Stella: (playing with a toy from auntie erin) "coo, coo, coo"
Me: "Stella, what did you make? Is it a cow?"
Stella: "Yessss, coo coo. Mooooo!" (smacking/sucking noises)
Me: "What is your cow doing Stella?"
Stella: "Ma mewk, ma mewk" (mama milk)



She is a sweet little thing. Currently, she makes sure to kiss anything that is hurt. Sleeps from 8pm to 8:30 am. Can pull on her rain boots all by herself (and would wear them to bed if we let her) . Also loves jumping in puddles with her boots. Likes to run at top speed to the bathroom, yelling poooop, when she has to pee. Loves monkeys and lizards, knocking on the door, eating dates and prunes, "Wee-ing" (spinning in circles) and being naked. She also tends to repeat everything she is thinking over and over until you let her know that you have been listening.