I think this picture really captures our bittersweet Mother’s Day this year. Today is my mom’s first Mother’s Day in heaven and I still am having a hard time believing she is really gone. Many tears. But also very thankful to be called mom by these three little girls. Having the girls with me really […]
Category: Cate
Barn Park
Enjoying a beautiful spring day at the barn park. After a week of rain and snow, the kids had a lot of energy to run off!
Therapeutic Riding
Potty Training
We’ve learned that by the time we hear Cate sadly call out, “I don’t want to go pee in my panties!” it is too late. She already has. Thankfully, this is happening less and less. And thankfully, the accidents have all been at home so far because I keep forgetting to pack extra outfits when […]
Marsha-New
Cate (age 3) has a pretend pet spider. I am told she is a nice spider and her name is Marshanew. ///\oo/\\\ I asked her why her spider’s name was Marshanew and she answered, “Because it is.” So I am still scratching my head as to where the name came from.
Plankton Juice
Overheard at our house this afternoon, during a tea party: “Would you like some plankton juice?” After a quick inquiry, it turns out that this is a SEAHORSE tea party and they are pretending to be sea horses. Alrighty then, children, carry on.
Done with diapers, maybe?
After 9.5 years of diapers, 6.25 of which have been continuous, I finally think we are *so close* to being done. Last week, Cate took the initiative to ask me to use the potty and then promptly told me, “I wanna wear Minnie Mouse panties now.” She’s had a few accidents and we are still […]
Field Trip to Barr Lake
Princess Minnie Mouse
For the past few weeks, whenever someone has asked Cate (age 3) what her name is, her response is, “Princess Minnie Mouse.”
Cate’s Well-Child Stats
Cate’s 3-year-old checkup (Age: 3 years, 2 months) Height: 38.1″ – 64th percentile Weight: 33.2 pounds – 67th percentile