This was a summer of many firsts for our little girl. We spent a few days at the coast with Grandma and Grandpa No-No. We assumed Fiona would be hesitant to enter the frigid Pacific waters, but instead she jumped in without hesitation, running through the surf, screaming "BEACH! BEACH! BEACH!!!" In fact, I had to physically see to it that she didn't jump head first into the oncoming waves. The child is a maniac. She gets that from her father.
Her love of shoes moved to a whole new level when her Aunt Mary Frances bought her a pair of purple, bejewelled children's dress up heels this summer. I've included some photos here. And I recently learned she is ready for princess dress up sessions, during a recent Costco trip. She spotted the frilliest, multi-colored little girl petticoats from 4 rows away. "Pretty" she repeated emphatically throughout our entire Costco excursion, after I made the mistake of letting her hold the petticoats. Hold them she did...white-knuckled...for the next hour throughout the store. She wasn't even interested in food samples because that would require her to release her new treasures.
Fiona is still a chatter box, and we're beginning to understand some semblance of sentences. Today she pointed at the polka dots on the swim suit she found in a laundry basket, and told me they were "polka circles." As you see, she is learning her shapes. We're also working on colors, but at this point everything is "blue."
I'm realizing I gave birth to the world's first human recorder as she repeats absolutely everything I say. And, of course, she remembers every word and phrase I wish she'd forgot. "Oh shoot!" is her favorite exclamation these days. Lovely. I suppose it could be worse....
We began the potty training process this summer, but I'm realizing it will be a lengthy process considering she's more interested in carrying around her big girl toilet seat on her arm like an hand bag than using it as an actual toilet. However, this evening she hoisted her toilet ring off the actual toilet, set it on the couch, and plopped her little bottom on it, letting me know she was going potty (not to worry - her diaper and pants were still on). All she needed was a remote control and magazine. I do believe it gave her father some ideas. I wouldn't be surprised if he applies for a patent on that idea tomorrow.
Fiona and I were in New Mexico for a long weekend in August for an all-school reunion. Since I went to a very small, private school in Belen, an all-school reunion was organized instead of just a class reunion. It was amazing to see so many school mates and meet their children. What a wonderful time it was.
I've enjoyed a 5 week break between terms. I'll be teaching my next writing course in just a couple weeks. Bryan's job is going well, and he's stayed busy playing soccer and basketball this summer.
We're enjoying our many blessings and hoping you are as well.
Love to you all,
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