Summer Lovin'

We went to my bestie's Engagement Party.  I loved this bright flower dress E was wearing

Here we are.. not the best lighting.

E's favorite part was the cake! The fork obviously wasn't shoveling it in fast enough.

I can't beleive how much E is talking now.  I just love how she can actually tell me what she wants for dinner or what things she wants to play with.  It is the best.  She's been spending more time at her Dad's house, so I have just been treasuring every moment with her.  We both just love summer time.  We can't get enough of the beach and swimming.  I have a feeling this is going to be a really great summer!

It's time to have a talk

The other night before bath time I told my daughter to go potty before she does into the bath.  So she did, but then she stands up lifts up the seat pushes her belly out (as if she's trying to pee like a boy).  I said, "Um E what are you doing?".  Then she turned around and said, "Mommy open this" (pointed to her belly button).  I said, "E that doesn't open that's your belly button"  and tried so hard not to laugh!  She thought that if I "opened" her belly button a penis would come out!  So then it turned into a prime time for a learning experience as I told her about boy and girl parts! Oh the things that come out of a two year old. 

Life's a Beach

We went up to a beach for the day.

They had neat little Tide Pools.  What a great experience for her.

E just taken in the ocean. 

By the end of the day she was my little surfer girl!

Sugar and Spice

We attempted to decorate cookies the other day.  E decided she'd rather eat the sprinkles than put them on the cookies.

She licked every last bite.

Then she asked her cousin for some of her sprinkles to eat.

My little girl made up of sugar and spice!

How much can we protect our children from?

I would say that I'm an over protective parent.  I can't help it! What parent wouldn't want to prevent harm from happening to their child?  Sometimes I feel like I exhaust myself trying to protect E from every upset in her life.  Part of the problem is when she spends time with her Dad she doesn't want to.  But you can't explain to a Two year old that you don't have a choice.  It's a horrible feeling watching your child be hysterical and there is nothing you can do about it.  But, back to trying to protect her, yesterday she was standing on the couch about to jump off.  I went to catch her before she hurt herself and in end I ended up hurting her:

See that big scratch on her cheek? Yup that's from my nail.

It was bleeding and I felt so bad after.  I mean would she have even gotten hurt if I just let her jump off of it?  Maybe she would have hurt herself a little but realized that it hurts and is not a good choice to make?

Well, you can't win I guess.  But besides that how cute is her dress?  It's from Children's Place for 4th of July!

Guilty Pleasure: RHOFNY

Actually I love all the Real Housewives including RHOFNJ.  But back to RHOFNY.  I was so ready to veg and watch the reunion last night.

Bethenny:  I love her.  I'm all about sarcasm and everything that comes out of her mouth is hilarious.  I think she is so blunt and, sometimes I wish I could speak what was on my mind!  I am extremely jealous that 12 days after having her baby she is practically back to her skinny self, when 2 1/2 years later and I'm still not!

Jill:  She is a lost cause.  First off I didn't think she looked that great.  Then she wouldn't own up to any of the things the girls confronted her about.  I do feel sorry for her that she's gone to far with the whole fight and everything.

Alex:  This is the first season I like her.  I think as Bethenny stated in her new show "Bethenny Getting Married" that she is more "normal".  I'm also glad that she too is finally saying what she feels.  I think it's great she isn't letting the other girls bully her anymore.

Ramona:  I actually like her too this season.  I think it's great she owns up to when she is wrong.  She looks great with her new hair cut and I'm always waiting to see what comes out her mouth!

Sonja:  I think she is a great fit for the group.  She is so fun and is the vixen of the group!  I loved how she calmed everyone down at the "crazy island". 

Luanne:  Seriously? Singing?.. I don't even have anything to say about her!

Kelly:  I have to agree with the other girls that something is wrong with her.  I think Sonja pointed out that she doesn't deal with emotions and wow is that true.  She always says the wackiest off the wall things.  I hate how mean she is to Bethenny. How awkward was it watching her do the photo shoot with the girls in St. Lucia??

Anyone as addicted as I am?

D-D-Dora the Explorer

After E had been stuck in her bed for close to a week when she was sick, she became obsessed with Dora.  Now, I have mixed feelings about her watching TV.  I don't want her to become addicted to watching every day however come 5:00, Mama needs a break!  I guess I'm okay with her watching the 30 minute show. 
  I do think there are some positives like the interaction and the movement they ask the kids to do, and of course the Spanish.  E tells me now, "Come on Mommy, Vamonos! Let's go".  Love it.  But, the stories are so far fetched.  With dragons, witches, magic, and flying.. for preschoolers? Well I guess their imagination has to start some where. 

Oh, thanks to those of you who emailed me that you couldn't leave a comment.  It should be fixed now!  I need to get back to blogging more often and putting up more pictures.  That's my self-improvement for the week!

Princess attire

E is so lucky to have so many grandparents in her life.  Including one that is an amazing seamstress.  Her Great-Grandma made her some Princess dresses and a cute rag doll with matching dresses!! Of course E wanted to wear it to school today.

I can't believe how big she looks!

My First Blog Award!

I am so excited! After the awful week my poor daughter has had being sick I got some great new from Heligirl that she's give me my first blog award.. The Trendy Blog award!!
I'm so honored she picked me! Her blog is amazing.  She has beautiful pictures, posts from the heart, and she will inspire you with positive discipline techniques.  You have to check her out!

 So here is how this award works:                                   • To receive this award, promise to share this with 10 other
                      BLOGS that you think are Trendy too.              • Post about your award in your blog.       • List your Top 10 Trendy Blogs.                  • Leave a link to the Trendy Blog Button. Pick up for blog award button at Trendy Treehouse I am passing on the awards to these 10 fabulous women whose blogs I adore: 

1.  As the Forest{e} Grows

2.  Style by Mommy
     
3.   Molly and Mommy 
      

4.  ShowmeMama                

                                                     
 5.  Hushmama

 6.  Life with the Lebeda's

 7.  Fabulous Fun Finds

 8.  A Blissful Nest

             

 9.  Ladybug Soup

10.  LA City Mom