Lovin' my baby dolls

If there is one thing that Cupcake loves it is her "babies". She can spend endless hours playing mommy, feeding, changing, hugging and putting her babies to sleep. It's amazing to watch a child "parent" her babies. It makes me feel all soft and fuzzy when she is nice to her babies, she learns that from me. Well, now she likes to say "no babies, not nice". I think she learned that from her father. She is becoming an expert at changing a dirty baby diaper. This could come in handy if we ever have more kids.

Waiting for Mommy!

What a winter we are having! I can't remember a winter this bad since I was living in North J. It seems that we have snowfall after snowfall, train delays, shoveling (not me) and endless days of boots, hats and scarves. I hate the snow. I don't mean that in a nonchalant way, I LOATHE the snow. It brings back memories of childhood.......snow suits, hats, gloves, scarves, sweating like a farm animal under layers of sweaters, long johns, etc. I was that kid who would get all geared up (30 minute prep) to run outside with my siblings, get pushed in the snow (by brotha) and after 5 minutes would cry to go back inside. I did not enjoy ANY rituals that came along with snow days, etc. Needless to say this is the winter from hell. It probably isn't that bad but when you commute 3 hours to work (by car, train, subway, feet) you quickly "get over" the snow.

We were hit with yet another nor'easter while I was in NY for work. I bunkered down with one of my favorite families, The Rams, and watched TV on their couch all day. It was a very relaxing day for me however Hubby and Cupcake were all alone back at home. I couldn't get home, mass transportation was down, daycare closed. No one was going anywhere. It would have been the perfect day at home with my family. The Rams were a great host family, as always.

The point to this story is my daughter had the day off and spent a good portion of it waiting for mommy to come home. When Hubby sent this picture I cried because 1) she is the cutest child EVER 2)what am I doing in NY while my family is home 3) I really hope Hubby locked that door, she could be outside in 5 seconds flat

Hopefully the snow melts, trains return to normal schedule and I can return home to spend time with my family. Thanks Rams for having me!

January 2011

Well, the new year is here, the tree is down and we are knee deep into January. I don't mind January since it is a time to clean, purge and set new lists for the new year. Lots of changes will be happening here this year but don't worry, we will keep you posted.

Cupcake is having lots of fun with all the new toys Santa left, not to mention grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. We even met up with Gigi and her parents for a play date. Cupcake loves playing with Gigi, they always play dress up and run around giggling until someone is so tired they are about to fall over.

Cupcake is becoming more independent each day. It is such a bag of mixed emotions. On one hand I am so happy to watch her grow, take charge, explore new things however I am also sadden to know that my baby girl doesn't need me for everything. Regardless, cupcake is so much fun and always into new things. We are so proud of the little girl she is becoming. Oh and look, she is starting to get more hair!