February 24, 2008

Sydnie has been complaining of a stomach ache off and on the last week. Usually after breakfast her tummy is better, but she is such the drama queen that all plans must stop immediately. Sometimes we can minimize the drama by going through the plan of the day and making a big deal of something she really wants to do. This morning was one of those mornings: she complained of a stomach ache and said she wanted to stay home with Daddy, so we talked about the showers today and going to church and what she would miss. When we mentioned the shower for Miss. Tamra she said, "That's ok if I don't go. I'll send her a box of tomatoes and sausage." Now where did that come from you ask? I don't have any idea. She picked out a cookbook and spring oreo cookies for her shower gift, but with this little one, we never know what she might say, so we expect anything!

February 16, 2008

This morning we were anticipating a visit from Aunt 'Nette. Sydnie wants to have a tea party with her so we got it out and made sure it was ready. The tea set is a mini size and Aunt 'Nette gave it to Syd. After we tried it out, with a very concerned voice looking over her set, Syd asked "Where is Minnie (Mouse)?" It took me a couple of seconds to figure out what she was talking about. We had a "mini" lesson to explain the difference, but I have to admit that Syd still looked a little disappointed that Minnie wasn't joining us...but who can blame her...who wouldn't want a famous mouse to join your tea party.

Have a great day! I hope you enjoyed our mini story :)

February 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day!! Today Sydnie had a Valentine Party at her preschool. (I'm sorry I don't have pictures-I was helping make the cookies and didn't have an opportunity to take pictures.) They made Love Bug cookies by decorating a sugar cookie and adding chocolate heart for the head and M&M's for the spots, listened to a Valentine story and the craft was making pictures out of hearts. While she loved participating in all the activities, she was soooo excited about receiving valentines from her friends. Friends are becoming more and more important to Sydnie and she definitely has her "best friends", even though they may change on any given day.

At home, our celebration was much quieter. We exchanged valentines after dinner so everyone could be at home. She was very proud of her valentine heart for Daddy...M&M's, of course! She was also quite surprised and happy when she realized we would be giving her a valentine gift: sequined sandals, notebooks and a fancy pen. She put her shoes on right away and began writing out more valentines for Mommy and Daddy. She delivered mail to us for quite some time.

She is now in bed. When I left her she was looking at her sandals sparkle in the light of her lantern. What a way to fall asleep....by the glitter of sequins. Before she went to bed she told Tim, "You're the best Daddy I ever had! I love you". Now that is the way to fall asleep...hearing loving words from your 3-year-old daughter.

Sydnie is becoming more of a "Daddy's girl" all the time. I have to admit, I love seeing it. There is nothing sweeter than Daddy and daughter together. Yesterday she was complaining of an earache and cried for Daddy off and on all afternoon. When he got home from work, they crawled on the couch and read books for the longest time...memories in the making. I know everyday is a memory maker, but there are those days or events that stand out. For those, I am most thankful; they tend to help re-focus perspectives and re-align priorities. May I wish you all a year of loving relationships, a perspective to see the joy in the little things, and a truly God-centered priority list. It will make the next 10 months the best 10 months of the year.