Celebrating All Things Love-ly

In a world of little girls, there are spa days, dress up days & baking days. Maybe this will happen with little boys too; I just don't know yet. The week of Valentines was spent enjoying time with this little girl and squeezing in as much love as we could.

We attempted sugar cookies for the first time. She was sooo excited to call out the ingredients, put them in the bowl & cut out hearts. And I thought they turned out alright considering. She made some love notes to go with them and dad helped us drop some off to her favorite people: our neighbors, Uncle Troy, Maren & Grandma/Grandpa Smith/Lisa/Gma Jane

We have FAILED at using our gym pass ever since I got obnoxiously pregnant (basically once the outdoor waterpark closed) so I suggested we head to the indoor pool that Saturday since for once we didn't have plans and I knew she would LOVE it. I hated to think of her not remembering what swimming even is! I want her to feel comfortable and unlike my hopes, she was timid when it came to finally getting into the water. But as is her personality, she conquers her fears (with dad's help) and had a great 2 hours with daddy. I remained in my yoga pants on the side lines. The only pants that seem to fit these days. If you're under 3, you have to wear protective diapers which we called "water panties" in order for her to wear them. Have I told you how grateful I am at her ability to potty train?

The reality of love is that it is a matter of give and take, apparently. Charity taketh nothing, but we aren't there yet, because we both want something the other doesn't and we give in to get what we want. Mr Smith gives up a photo (soooo hard) and I give up my sore wrist joints to a 30 min back massage. He is cute, so I put up with him.

I… I gave (am giving) him cute children.

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