Grown-up lady

I just had to post this so I would remember it...

This morning, Millie brought me a piece of paper that is actually some artwork that she created in 2009 (I'm currently going through the big stash of papers that she has made in the last year). So she handed it to me and I said thank you. Then I told her to go put it away.

And she said, "Where shall I put it?"

Did that grown-up word "shall" just come out of my 3-yr. old daughter's mouth? I couldn't believe it.

Just thinking about how much she's grown

I was just sitting here at work thinking about how much Millie has grown in such a short period of time. You can actually carry on a lengthy conversation with her and her vocabulary is extraordinary (hey, I'm a little biased). Sometimes I forget that she is only 3 years old.

I love to ask her different questions to hear the response. She has such a big imagination, and just thinks of ideas off the cuff. And she is also very thoughtful. Every time we go to a public restroom, after she has washed and dried her hands, she always wants to get the paper towels ready for the next person. Of course, children practice what they see (and trust me, I'm not bragging, but I do like to do that too).

Some of her favorite foods right now are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, black beans (she has loved those since she was a baby), fruit (which I'm learning is rare for some kids), Kashi breakfast bars, chocolate milk, cereal, oatmeal (dry and cooked), hard-boiled eggs, juice and water (yes, she still gets it diluted because she asks for it like that).

Here are two pictures of Millie in her school uniform....one when she started Rock Springs Christian Academy in January, 2010 and the other on her 2nd day of school.

Grown a lot, in more ways than one....

Belated Birthday Party

white cupcakes with pink frosting (of course)

Pink is Millie's favorite color

Must have a bouquet of pink balloons

Make a wish!

Friends having a picnic!

That cupcake is good...

Group shot!

Weeee!!!! down the slide

Abigayle

Bonita, Sara & Will

Mommy & Millie

Autumn and Tammy

cold, blue drink!

Autumn, Millie and Abigayle!

On Saturday, July 24, I finally threw a little belated 3rd birthday party for Millie. She was convinced that her birthday was not complete until she had a cake. So I made some little cupcakes for her Saturday morning and we decorated the kitchen. She set the table and helped arrange all the plates, napkins, cups and utensils (which she picked out, by the way....Disney Princesses).

Then her friends arrived....her cousins, Sara and Will, Autumn (she is the daughter of Tammy, one of my coworkers) and then, Abigayle (she is Millie's friend from the babysitter's house). They all played peacefully in Millie's room. We then had cupcakes and ice cream.

After a little more playing and opening a few presents, everyone piled into their cars and we all drove to Leapin' Lizards, an inflatable party place in Griffin). All the kids (and some of the adults, too) geared up with their socks on and played, played, played.

Everyone took a break and played some of the video games in another area. All that playing though causes one to be thirsty. And who doesn't love a bright, sugary, cold drink?

All in all, I think Millie and her party-goers had a great time. Until next year....

Beware when it's quiet

One Saturday, Millie was playing in her room, very quietly I might add. I finally went in to check on her and this is what I found....she had completely assembled this box of puzzle pieces that are opposites.

Just some fun photos

Quick Trip

A couple of weeks ago, Jacade and Millie went on a little adventure up to LaFayette, GA to see Mimi and PaPaw. They drove into Chattanooga to ride the carousel and to play in the water fountains. Everyone seemed to have a great time! Memories in the making....

Fun in the sun

Last weekend, Millie was outside playing and decided to put her sunglasses on Max. And Max just sat there and dealt with it. Turned out to be a great photo op!

Puzzle Pieces

Jacade bought a Disney princess puzzle for Millie for her first day of school (but forgot to give it to her, until last night). So after dinner, she opened her "present" and the two of them decided to go ahead and put it together. They both worked together and got it done. She loved it!

2nd day of 3K

Millie said she had fun yesterday. And here's her Wednesday chapel uniform. We bought her some school shoes last night at Stride Rite. Can you believe she is wearing a 9 1/2?

First day of 3K

Today, August 3, 2010 was Millie's first day of 3K at Rock Springs Christian Academy. I had a hard time getting her out of bed but she finally came around. She then got dressed in her uniform (wow, that was nice!) and then I had to take some pictures. She was ready to go.

We arrived in time for she and I to walk into her classroom. Although she had already eaten breakfast, she wanted to go eat again. So we walked to the lunchroom and she sat with her friend, Abigayle.

Then it was back to the classroom where several of the children were crying (mostly boys) which then made Millie start whimpering. I reassured her that she was fine and I was out the door.

I'm anxious and curious to see how her first day of school was. I know she did great! There are 15 kids total in her room - 7 boys and 8 girls!