Three Words...

When I have a chance to watch Good Morning America, my favorite section of the show is when families send in videos showing three words that capture the exciting moment that is taking place in their lives at that time.  Some of them are quite tear jerkers, but I love the way it all comes down to simplicity in their description showing their gratitude, desires or love by just using three words.

Although this is not Good Morning America, I decided to use the idea to share our Three Words that described the excitement for today.....

Our 2nd sweet bundle of baby girl will join us in August!

We are so excited, so grateful and so blessed!

P.S. - two of the three pictures Sofia is saying "Cheeeeeese"

The Dentist

Last week was Sofia's first dentist visit.  We had originally scheduled it for a month ago but was cancelled since it fell in the week of the crazy snow/ice weather we experienced. 

To prepare her, we began talking about the dentist a few days before.  We practiced showing our teeth, opening our mouths wide and giving us a chance to see inside her mouth.  The day before, we went to Barnes and Noble to read books about dentists, teeth, the big chair, bright lights and so on.

I was surprised of how excited she was in the car on our way there but really hoped it would last when she met Dr. Stroud and his associates.

I am pleased to say that I was so impressed with Dr. Stroud and his staff.  He is a kind and gentle man and oozes with love for his job.  He didn't make Sofia sit in the chair or shine the bright light at her.... he just simply followed her lead as much as she would let him. 

All in all, it was a great visit.... and we go back in 6 months where she will receive an actual cleaning from the oral hygenist (which I cannot believe!)  ..... and so begins my book search about teeth cleaning ;o)

After I explained I was "one of those moms" with the camera in my hand  - he laughed and explained he had seen everything from iphones to video cameras and welcomed my photo taking as he examined Sofia's mouth.

Here is a slide show of her visit...... I was so proud of her cooperation!  :o)

"Dentist Visit"

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Window Markers

A while back, I bought Sofia window markers for a different coloring experience :o)  They are easy to clean with window cleaner and Sofia drew/colored with them for quite a while. 

However, I learned a few tips on Window Marker fun and I would like to share them with you....

Window Markers are great for windows! (of course  ;o)  )

and they are also fun for coloring on slick tile floors.....

But..... what they are not intended for are....

Clothing decor.....

and lipstick...........

I was happy to see it wiped off right away without staining  :o)