If I haven't said it before you were meant to be a middle child. I mean you are so opinionated, so busy, so cute, so strong, so emotional, such an actress, too much personality for words, and the greatest 5 year old in the whole world! You are imaginative, creative, compassionate, silly, all wrapped into a brown haired-most gorgeous blue eyed, brick house. I mean your legs are so adorable, so powerful, so full of bruises. You, Danica, are just outstanding.
We had your birthday party at the fire zone and you rocked the fire fighter suit and I got to see just how much personality you have. (I have to remember you want your next party at a gymnastics place you tell me daily and it is currently December).You are so funny.You wear every emotion on your sleeve and you tell us about it too! "You don't care about me"- when we talk to someone else. " I have a bad cough" when you cough once. " You don't love me" when we hug your sister. You misconstrue what we say, you listen and gossip about what we say. There are no such things as secrets when it comes to Danica. Lately you are just full of gossip and BOY CRAZY!!! A boy named Max came over and when he was leaving you said, " I like that boy, I really like him with a star glazed look in your eyes." The struggle is real.
When I blog about you it takes me so long to think about what I am going to write so I am just going to jump around on topics like I did above.
You are doing a great job in school your teacher said you care about everyone else. She also sent me an email privately about your excitement when "Elfie" your class Elf came to visit. Your pure innocence warmed her heart and it warms mine too. When your Elf, Wishes, arrived this year you welcomed the elves and said, "Welcome back it is so great to see you." You talk to your Elf and it is honestly the sweetest thing. Your eyes are full of magic. When the elves had to leave for the night for you being naughty, when they returned you said your bed smells like the North Pole! You also have seen the reindeer and Santa in the sky, you are definitely the world champion of Eye Spy!
Mornings to get to school are quite a pain in the butt. You don't want to get up, you waste time, you don't like sweatpants , your hair is knotty. Somehow we make it through. You are somewhere between Pig Pen and fashionista but we are getting there. I am thankful for becca brush and for good tasting tooth paste.
You no longer complain that you don't like CARE so that is a relief. No more tears in the mornings. We have had a couple mishaps on the bus but nothing compared to your sister. You just stand up before you are supposed to. I know you know the difference between right and wrong and I know you can feel people's energy. Your compassion level is very high and you are very emotional.
You are also very funny and you love to laugh. I mean you love to laugh and you still pee your pants when you laugh! Then you make everyone else laugh. You don't show fear or remorse when we punish you so we have a long road ahead of us. You compare yourself to Charli all the time so another thing we need to work on. When Dad and I went away for a quick weekend for Auntie Jenny's wedding Charli got so worked up we were leaving and you just followed her lead. You had no idea why you were crying! It was hard to even console you with out trying to laugh. Shots were jsut as bad full of tears but good think Dr. Mike has invisible no hurting shots!
"No, No" you say sometimes. "I'm not, I didn't, I swear, I promise."
You have become addicted to takin gour phones, IPads, you want to text people and then voice text, face time, snap chat pictures! You found a game that you have become addicted to playing so we had to stop that! It was becoming equivalent to your gum addiction. You won't even get Dad when I call and need to talk to him, you say, "What Mom?!," when you answer! Every day is a new drama with you Danica!
You love your brother, he is like your newest favorite toy and you want to hold him as much as you can, and read to him, and play with him. The other day you were pretending you were in so much pain because AJ pushed you! AJ is 7 months old and was in his high chair, LOL, get a new story sister!
You have started Daisies and you were the fall fundraiser top seller (or Mom was)! You are starting to make new friends and go to parties even though you really have no idea who they people are! It is so cute when you say their names wrong like Cindy for Sydney or Mrs. Reid when it is supposed to be Mister. You are still have a little issue with the gender identification labels, and guess what honey so is the world right now!
Since you were little you like to say hello to everyone multiple times so that too we need to work on. You also bombard us the minute we see you with all kinds of information and full on reports, but somehow I really don't get the crucial information I need!
Right now you have continued with weekly gymnastics and you did a back walk over- WHAT! guess what Danica, that is before Charli did hers so if you want to compare put a check in your box.
You are coloring better than ever. You can count to 100 by 10's we are working on by 1's and 5's. You have close to 50 sight words you are mastering. We are starting a little bit of addition and subtraction. I am impressed with your ability of knowing letter sounds and starting to sound things out. I love the projects you bring home and sometimes I can't believe you did them alone. You, like your sister, excel when it comes to art!
I am so looking forward to your Christmas show! You won't believe it you and Charli had the same line, "I celebrate Las Posadas, Children carry me at night." AND OF COURSE FLORIDA. Like that it went from August to December. You went from 4 to 5 and have started to change from a toddler to a kid. Your independence has really blossomed and you have started to sleep in your own bed, partially with help from your Elf.
You are truly a complete ball of energy that goes in every direction at every time and keeps us on our toes. I just hope you know that you will always be my most favorite baby girl and I cannot believe how it went this fast. My goal is to make sure I spend quality time with you alone so you know just how special you are and how amazing you are. A lot of your days seems to be about everyone else and I want it to be about Danica. We have to find ways to keep you busy, but I hope above all that you have fun because when you have fun, we all have fun!
I love when you come home on your bike like a speed demon all sweaty with scratches, a bright red face, a helmet on your head ,and ask for a Popsicle. That will forever be your poster for being 5. Please always be 5 and please always come home. I love you sweet baby girl.
I hope you get what you want for Christmas, American girl doll, jewelry LOL, a puppy to only live in your room! We will have to see what is under the tree.
I just want you to know that I sooo wish your Grandpa could have met you, but I know he is in you Danica and I know he loves you more than words! Plus you have Grandma to love you for both of them!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Friday, August 16, 2019
Watch out here she comes.....KINDERGARTENER
Right out of the gates, here she comes around the turn, Kindergarten beauty Danica Liv. Nothing is going to hold you back. Busy, feisty, smart, full of grit- you are ready to take over the school. You picked your outfit out, you knew what to do, you walked in like you owned the place and left me in your tracks. My little ponn, a kindergartener like that, the Principal better be on his toes.
Taking you to school you were so excited. Charli started yesterday, so you were all bent out of shape why she gets to go first, but not today. Today was your day. 4 years old, you want to be a teacher or waitress when you grow up, full of life ,and ready to get it done. You will ride on a school bus today, meet different teachers, have snack, hopefully poop and wipe yourself...but most of all learn something new, listen, and make new friends. I hope your compassion shines through and you make a great first impression.
When I left you, you were trying to act like you knew Razz kids and what to do...I'm not sure you have a clue what is going on but I know you will let me know everything and I cannot wait to hear every single detail! And I know you will tell me every single detail :) Missing you so much!
Kindergarten update: Day one was "not that good" you said. I didn't know you cried for Momma after I left. That was sweet honey. I hugged you tighter today and walked you and Charli out to the playground so I hope that made it easier. You did not want to get up today but you let me pick your outfit out, brush your teeth, and do your hair so that was easier than most mornings. Yesterday, you had a total wipe out on your bike so you are scratched up mess from shoulder to knee and it even looks like it hurts-poor girl. This all happened before you got to pick where we went to dinner...can you guess where? Moosey of course! You were already exhausted at school's end so everything else for you was probably a blur including your wipeout on your bike.
So you told me the best part was "riding the bus" but then that wasn't so good either... so I think I will wait and ask you again today. You told me you did not get in trouble which is great to hear. You made new friends, and you are smiling when you talk about a boy in your class- Oh boy! Then you told me that your gym teacher was not good and Charli chimed in that her teacher is different than yours because there are two now because one teacher said I cannot teach all these kids. I mean the things you pick up on! You did tell me that you like all of the kids at your table and when we went through the pictures you knew a lot of their names and the other ones you said, "I have no idea." You are too much Danica!
Oh and don't let me forget, you let me know that the bathroom is in your classroom and you have to knock and wait- to check if anyone is in there! Awesome lesson.
I am going to check day 1 as a success- especially because your teacher posted so many pictures and you look really happy! Mommy loves you- be a listener, be a learner, and be awesome! I will try again today to get more information especially because it is the weekend and you love the weekend!
I should mention that before you fell asleep last night, you asked "When I get bigger can I have coke and beer," then you asked about "vodka." Daddy and I just looked at each other not knowing if we really heard that right. You wanted to know why we get to have it, and you questioned all my rationale of why you can't, so at the end we all agreed that you can stick will Rootbeer, that was your suggestion. Oh Danica, my karma is hitting my right in the face. I LOVE YOU!
* month update: You did pee in your pants the first week of school at CARE. You tell me daily that you want to use your skip so as I was feeling helpless I went to pick you up early and you were at the wrong place! What a nightmare...but I can say as I am updating this a month later things have gotten better---- there are not more tears, you like going to CARE even when Charli isn't there, you just hate waking up in the morning.
*You asked me what a crush means and I told you it is when you like someone a little but more than others, maybe your heart beats faster when they are around or your hands get sweaty... to which you smiled and said "like when I'm around Daniel." OMG!!!!!--BTW he is a second grader.... and one other thing I should note is that you were all upset Charli got to wear an outfit you wanted to wear and you cried, "now all the boys will think she is prettier." I am shaking my head.
Oh and Baby Jake, you change him, hold him, feed him, even nurse him. You rock him in the rocking chair and you teach him too. You are the best teacher, you can entertain yourself for hours teaching---we just listen and laugh and when you catch us we are in big trouble!
Taking you to school you were so excited. Charli started yesterday, so you were all bent out of shape why she gets to go first, but not today. Today was your day. 4 years old, you want to be a teacher or waitress when you grow up, full of life ,and ready to get it done. You will ride on a school bus today, meet different teachers, have snack, hopefully poop and wipe yourself...but most of all learn something new, listen, and make new friends. I hope your compassion shines through and you make a great first impression.
When I left you, you were trying to act like you knew Razz kids and what to do...I'm not sure you have a clue what is going on but I know you will let me know everything and I cannot wait to hear every single detail! And I know you will tell me every single detail :) Missing you so much!
Kindergarten update: Day one was "not that good" you said. I didn't know you cried for Momma after I left. That was sweet honey. I hugged you tighter today and walked you and Charli out to the playground so I hope that made it easier. You did not want to get up today but you let me pick your outfit out, brush your teeth, and do your hair so that was easier than most mornings. Yesterday, you had a total wipe out on your bike so you are scratched up mess from shoulder to knee and it even looks like it hurts-poor girl. This all happened before you got to pick where we went to dinner...can you guess where? Moosey of course! You were already exhausted at school's end so everything else for you was probably a blur including your wipeout on your bike.
So you told me the best part was "riding the bus" but then that wasn't so good either... so I think I will wait and ask you again today. You told me you did not get in trouble which is great to hear. You made new friends, and you are smiling when you talk about a boy in your class- Oh boy! Then you told me that your gym teacher was not good and Charli chimed in that her teacher is different than yours because there are two now because one teacher said I cannot teach all these kids. I mean the things you pick up on! You did tell me that you like all of the kids at your table and when we went through the pictures you knew a lot of their names and the other ones you said, "I have no idea." You are too much Danica!
Oh and don't let me forget, you let me know that the bathroom is in your classroom and you have to knock and wait- to check if anyone is in there! Awesome lesson.
I am going to check day 1 as a success- especially because your teacher posted so many pictures and you look really happy! Mommy loves you- be a listener, be a learner, and be awesome! I will try again today to get more information especially because it is the weekend and you love the weekend!
I should mention that before you fell asleep last night, you asked "When I get bigger can I have coke and beer," then you asked about "vodka." Daddy and I just looked at each other not knowing if we really heard that right. You wanted to know why we get to have it, and you questioned all my rationale of why you can't, so at the end we all agreed that you can stick will Rootbeer, that was your suggestion. Oh Danica, my karma is hitting my right in the face. I LOVE YOU!
* month update: You did pee in your pants the first week of school at CARE. You tell me daily that you want to use your skip so as I was feeling helpless I went to pick you up early and you were at the wrong place! What a nightmare...but I can say as I am updating this a month later things have gotten better---- there are not more tears, you like going to CARE even when Charli isn't there, you just hate waking up in the morning.
*You asked me what a crush means and I told you it is when you like someone a little but more than others, maybe your heart beats faster when they are around or your hands get sweaty... to which you smiled and said "like when I'm around Daniel." OMG!!!!!--BTW he is a second grader.... and one other thing I should note is that you were all upset Charli got to wear an outfit you wanted to wear and you cried, "now all the boys will think she is prettier." I am shaking my head.
Oh and Baby Jake, you change him, hold him, feed him, even nurse him. You rock him in the rocking chair and you teach him too. You are the best teacher, you can entertain yourself for hours teaching---we just listen and laugh and when you catch us we are in big trouble!
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Oh Danica your so fine....
Oh my sweet baby girl Danica. Now big sister Danica. There is not a moment where you don't have something to say, something to do, a different outfit on, some kind of snack, and the desire for gum, Slurpee's, icies, or ice cream. You are unbelievable. You are so full of life that I can't believe how much exuberance is packed in your solid as a rock little body. You are a truck. Beautiful light brown long hair, ocean blue eyes, dimples that can make anyone smile, and the cutest little voice full of the funniest stores. You are completely hilarious and I mean hilarious. You just cannot sit still it is impossible. You are like a news commentator and give us a play by play of life, everyday, you really do. I will never forget when you told Grandma that Jesus was killed for money and now people can't get married--- you were bawling-- not to mention the tears streaming down my face when Grandma asked me what kind of school I send you to- LOL! The other day you put makeup all over your face and came down to strut your stuff and said, " I look insane." Like that's a good thing LOL!
You have a photogenic memory and remember everyone's names, what they were wearing, where you were when you met them, what they said. I mean that is impressive to say the least.
You are the smartest 4 year old I know, fierce on your bike, a force in gymnastics, and still the funniest ice skater around. I am so impressed with just much of a sponge you are and your ability to feel other people's feelings. You are very curious and want to know the truth. You are full of questions and want to be the boss, but more than that you want to be just like your sister. You are so sweet, you just adore Charli. You want to dress like her, so you raid her closet, you want your hair like hers, so you wait to see what see does, you want to be at all her parties and play dates, and although you cry when you can't, I know she'd rather be with you. You evem knew all her moves to "Hey Mickey" just as well as her!
This was quite a spring 2019 for you. Finishing preschool 4, performing in your gymnastics recital, and becoming a BIG sister. That is right. Your prayers for a baby brother came true in May and you are the best big sister. Although being on top of your brother would still not be close enough for you! You want to hold him, and kiss him, and grab his feet, and be by him, and out your face on his face. It is safe to say you LOVE him. If you could sleep in the crib with him you would. I am so blessed to have my children love each other so much and want to be together all the time. Even when you are fighting, you still want to be with each other. I love it.
You don't give mommy or daddy a minute to think and although you can make my head spin I love you more for it. It makes you stand out from anymore else. You are fearless and kind, and trusting to a fault. You are still my baby girl afraid of sirens and thunder but not afraid of the biggest dog or the high bar in gymnastics. You don't like to follow directions, but in school you were clipped up and picked out of the treasure chest many times so you are doing it right sister.
You manipulate for gum and candy and seem to come up with your own spin on things, but I know you know the truth is important!
And now pronouncing Danica! The sample!
When AJ was born and you came to the hospital you started to cry and were only worried that I wasn't coming home. It is the only reason you don't want another sibling, " because then Mommy has to stay in the hospital and I don't want you to."
This summer you, Charli, and I took Reilly on a walk, to the court next door and you amde the comment. "how many times are you going to stop Reilly, geez?! I had to bite my lip.
Uncle Eric asked you who the President is and you answered, "Donald Trump but his is stupy!"
Nothing gets by you and nothing stays in your mouth either. No filter, no secrets, nada. You are nosy and you need to know what is going on repedidly at all times. Trust me when there is a secret to keep you tell me how many people you told, "but I only told, Daddy, Charli, and Grandma."
I can't keep up with you and your outfit changes and how you think you are in charge, still pretern cry to get your way, and complete make our lives a better place all day every day. I love you pee or are you poop LOL, you will always be my baby girl. I can't wait for you to start your elementary journey.
You have a photogenic memory and remember everyone's names, what they were wearing, where you were when you met them, what they said. I mean that is impressive to say the least.
You are the smartest 4 year old I know, fierce on your bike, a force in gymnastics, and still the funniest ice skater around. I am so impressed with just much of a sponge you are and your ability to feel other people's feelings. You are very curious and want to know the truth. You are full of questions and want to be the boss, but more than that you want to be just like your sister. You are so sweet, you just adore Charli. You want to dress like her, so you raid her closet, you want your hair like hers, so you wait to see what see does, you want to be at all her parties and play dates, and although you cry when you can't, I know she'd rather be with you. You evem knew all her moves to "Hey Mickey" just as well as her!
This was quite a spring 2019 for you. Finishing preschool 4, performing in your gymnastics recital, and becoming a BIG sister. That is right. Your prayers for a baby brother came true in May and you are the best big sister. Although being on top of your brother would still not be close enough for you! You want to hold him, and kiss him, and grab his feet, and be by him, and out your face on his face. It is safe to say you LOVE him. If you could sleep in the crib with him you would. I am so blessed to have my children love each other so much and want to be together all the time. Even when you are fighting, you still want to be with each other. I love it.
You don't give mommy or daddy a minute to think and although you can make my head spin I love you more for it. It makes you stand out from anymore else. You are fearless and kind, and trusting to a fault. You are still my baby girl afraid of sirens and thunder but not afraid of the biggest dog or the high bar in gymnastics. You don't like to follow directions, but in school you were clipped up and picked out of the treasure chest many times so you are doing it right sister.
You manipulate for gum and candy and seem to come up with your own spin on things, but I know you know the truth is important!
And now pronouncing Danica! The sample!
When AJ was born and you came to the hospital you started to cry and were only worried that I wasn't coming home. It is the only reason you don't want another sibling, " because then Mommy has to stay in the hospital and I don't want you to."
This summer you, Charli, and I took Reilly on a walk, to the court next door and you amde the comment. "how many times are you going to stop Reilly, geez?! I had to bite my lip.
Uncle Eric asked you who the President is and you answered, "Donald Trump but his is stupy!"
Nothing gets by you and nothing stays in your mouth either. No filter, no secrets, nada. You are nosy and you need to know what is going on repedidly at all times. Trust me when there is a secret to keep you tell me how many people you told, "but I only told, Daddy, Charli, and Grandma."
I can't keep up with you and your outfit changes and how you think you are in charge, still pretern cry to get your way, and complete make our lives a better place all day every day. I love you pee or are you poop LOL, you will always be my baby girl. I can't wait for you to start your elementary journey.
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