4/30

We went out to dinner tonight. Lorelai chose Outback because she wanted to have a cheeseburger. When the meal was ending, Lorelai told us that she wanted to pay with her credit card. Mama covered the check this time saying that Lorelai should save her credit card for a time when she wants something special at the store.

4/29

Lorelai was beyond excited to share a story from her day today when Mama got home from work. She had apparently asked Daddy if there was any mail for her. He handed over an Xfinity envelope and told her that there was. She ripped it open to find a plastic card inside. Lorelai has a credit card in her Minions wallet now. She is so proud- it is a credit card with ABCDs.

4/28

Lex had an appointment at AI DuPont hospital today. After we saw the Nutritionist, we played on the playground right outside. The playground has so many slides and swings-- we had a really great time. There was even a swing that Lorelai and Lex could use together!

4/27

We took Lex to his Doctor's appointment in Newtown Square. Lorelai was a big fan of this office-- the waiting room had a fun table with sand and magnets and the patient room had a step stool with a railing. Again, Lorelai very carefully watched to make sure her baby brother was taken care of properly when the Doctor and Nurse checked him over.

4/26

After Lex's baptism today, the cousins assembled at Nana's house for a party. Everyone was running around and playing when Lego's Ninjago was put on the TV and suddenly the kids were glued to the family room.

4/25

Toddler fashionista strikes again with another killer combo. Love it.
Lorelai dresses herself. This combo I was questioning but she pulls it off. Just to be clear, that's a black sparkly long sleeve shirt, neon flower and white skirt, navy with red and tan flowered knit stockings and light blue sparkly Frozen sneakers. Pair it with a Ninja Turtle crochet hat or navy spring jacket (hood up, required) and you are set. She tried to wear blue, pink, and white striped flip flops with this but they wouldn't stay on with the stockings. 

4/24

Nana invited Lorelai over to teach her about necklaces while mama and daddy took Lexington to the doctor's. Nana said Lorelai is a wonderful teacher and Lorelai was more than excited to pass on her knowledge.

4/23

"I love this little baby boy and his little baby face."

4/22

We took Lex to the doctor's office today. Lorelai paid careful observation of the Doctor's movements to make sure he was taking good care of her baby brother.

4/21

Lorelai, Daddy, and Lex were playing rescue puppies today while Mama was at work. They had an elaborate story line going where a helicopter, fire truck, police car, and a bulldozer were all needed to save the day!

4/20

We made a tent tonight with blankets and the couch while taking a break from Mario Kart. Lorelai used her light saber and flashlights so she could see in her new hiding space. Lex was taking a nap or he probably would have wanted to join in the fun too.

4/19

Last night, our little diva was so tried she could not get to her bed without incident. what normally is a 13 minute bedtime process turned unto a 67 minute one. It is 80 degrees out making it too warm to wear the one piece footed pajamas that Lorelai favors so we told her that they were all dirty. Channeling the Princess and the Pea, nothing was right for sleeping.

Here are some of the things Lorelai shouted as she was getting dressed for bed:
Sophia's hair is too long and not beautiful.
The Batman pants were too cold.
The fleece pants were too soft.
She doesn't like shorts!
The pants with lace on the bottom had freckles. No! We CAN'T wear them.

4/18

Lorelai has reached a big-girl status at Gigi's house. Now she has her own little table and stool for eating meals.

4/17

We watched Tangled tonight. Lorelai sat and paid attention thru most of the movie. She is a big fan of singing, adventure, and princesses. Oh, and hilarious horses of course.

4/16

Lorelai continues with her necklace making projects. She loves stringing the beads. Nana ordered more string for her. Now, Mama is on the hunt for more beads for the little artist.

4/15

Lorelai has been doing a great job with sharing. Lex is a big fan of the light saber toys.

4/14

Nana sent calendars with stickers home to Lorelai today to teach her about days of the week. Lorelai was delighted to see activity stickers tucked into the caledar pages so much so that she wanted to use all of them on the first day.
She is so sweet- she offered to share her new treasure (but on her terms). "Stickers are a little bit hard for Mommy's and grown ups. It's easy for little girls, Mom. I'll help you. I'll do it." Mama got to pick the sticker and Lorelai would peel it off and stick it to the page herself.

4/13

The Potty-Training Force is strong with this one. Lorelai gets "clean underwear" prizes everyday she does not have an accident. Her favorite prize recently are M&Ms Lightsabers Mama got from work. Hers lights up blue. Lex and Daddy have a red one.

4/12

Today we went to Sunshine's 2nd birthday party! She had a circus and carnival in her back yard!!

4/11

 Mama and Lorelai had a project today at the blue store. We made a little planter box with a clear window to see roots grow. Later, we played at Chris's house and had dinner at a restaurant with Grand Boop. It was a very busy day.

4/10

Mama came home from work today with some new beads for Lorelai. She used them to make a very beautiful rainbow necklace. She did all of the stringing of the beads. She was so proud of her creation that we needed to send Nana a picture while we were still working on it.

4/9

We took a trip to the Orange Project store tonight to get a few things for something Mama and Aunt Mo are making this weekend. Lorelai wanted to paint something so badly- that's what we usually do at the Orange Project store. She has a really solid memory.

4/8

Just before bedtime, Lorelai is given the iPad to watch videos or play games. It is her way of unwinding. Now with little brother around, there is some competition for the screen.

4/7

Lorelai is an excellent crawling coach. She is so enthusiastic about baby brother's big steps in learning. It's adorable.

4/6

Mama took a half-day today so we could meet our cousins at the park! We had lunch and played in the sun with Aunt Col, Lucas, and Jacob!

4/5

Happy Easter! Lorelai is in candy heaven now. She found all of the eggs and helped Lex find white ones hidden especially for him.
Soon after waking, Lorelai asked us to again confirm that the Easter Bunny was not allowed in the house last night. She likes to check up on us some times.

4/4

We dyed eggs today with Chris!

Tomorrow is Easter. Putting Lorelai to bed, she was very anxious about the intruding rabbit. "He's not going to touch me, right? Will he be very quiet? Is he a nice bunny? He's not going to touch me while I'm sleeping, right? He's not going to live here?" In the end, Mama called the Bunny to tell him that he could not come into our house and Daddy was going to lock the front door. The Bunny agreed to bring eggs and leave them out front for Daddy to hide in the back room only.

4/3

Eva and Pop pop sent Lorelai a birthday present today in the mail. Lorelai was so excited to get a box just for her. Inside there was two chocolate bunnies (one for her and one for Lex) and a Sleeping Beauty princess set. She. Loves. It.

4/2

Tickle attack from Daddy!!

4/1

Mama- *being silly to make him smile* "hey! Where did you come from? How did you get here?"

Lorelai- "Lex came from the doctors office!" 

Mama- "yes the doctors office at the hospital! And where did you come from?"

Lorelai- *puts one finger up and starts waving it in the air* The house!