Dearest Trixie,
Sweet girl! I can’t believe that we’re well into the 40 months! You are so big, so amazing, so beautiful and most of all, so smart. I am so lucky!
As always we’ve had a busy month.
We went to the dentist and I was so proud of you, so proud. You kept your mouth open without any complaint as the dentist poked around your mouth and cleaned your teeth. I’m not sure if you remember, but your first visit was pretty horrible, you cried so hard, I had to turn you upside down so the dentist could peek in on your teeth. (Since you were crying with your mouth open she could see in.) You were also so impressed that you got a little toy from the dentist, I think I could take you every day, you were so chuffed! So the good news is that your teeth are great, although you do have a small calcified spot, so we have to keep an eye on that so it doesn’t develop into a cavity. As a result we talk a lot about the little bugs that like to eat teeth, so you’ve more careful with your brushing. (Can we talk about at the alarming rate that you go through toothbrushes?) The dentist confirmed that your teeth are awfully crowded. I really hope you won’t need a lot of crazy orthodontia later in life, but I think you will, I”m sorry. If it’s any consolation your brother is going to need it as well.
In preparation for preschool I thought I’d send you to gymnastics camp, which was a full day camp for a whole week. It was your first time to be away from a parent for an extended period of time, and you did well! You were the youngest in the class, so it was hard for you to keep up and paying attention for that long was hard for you too, but you did well. You were so proud to take your own lunch with you each day, and I even bought you your own lunch box and sandwich holder. They made you look so tiny! At camp you did crafts and gymnastics, it was rather perfect for you. I didn’t send you every day of the week, just a couple days, but I think we’re ready for preschool! You’re so excited!
We’ve been to Great America a lot this month, we’re making use of our season’s passes. We saw “Snoopy on Ice” and you loved it. And the big news is that you’re finally big enough to get on the medium kid rides, not quite tall enough for the big kid rides, but you can get on the 35 inch and higher rides. (just barely, but still!) The first ride you did was one where the ride went up a pole and dropped down and slowed at the bottom. Sadly because there was another Mama on the ride, and it was the last ride of the night, you had to ride without me, and you were totally fine. Not even a little bit scared. I was shocked, although we all know I am a total chicken when it comes to rides. I think our favourite thing at Great America (besides the merry go round) was going up the tall elevator and seeing the fireworks from above them. It was pretty amazing.
Some bad news this month. Through a misunderstanding between Daddy and I the garage was left open and Daddy’s bike was stolen. We were all upset, but you took it pretty hard. I guess you are old enough to understand what it means to have someone steal something. In some good news though, Daddy’s on the hunt for a new and more wonderful bike, so we can take lots of family bike rides again.
As always you’re cracking me up with your quips. You asked me: “Do spiders have bums? Where do they pee pee?” HA! Most days I just wish I could record everything you say to remember it all. In my, totally unbiased, opinion you are so witty and smart. Also you voice is adorable, you have the perfect little kid voice.
So I was pretty sure for a while there that you were on the other side of the terrible 3s. I was wrong. You’re still firmly planted in them. Some days we have a lot of struggles and some days are blissfully easy. I know it’s all a part of learning and we’re learning together. Sometimes I need to remind you that I’m learning all about being a parent just like you are learning all about being a kid. It’s hard I know. We just have to remember that we love each other and that hugs and kisses do help. Luckily we’re not short on those and give them freely.
Finally, a small milestone but an important one, you let me do your hair with no fuss. I am in Mama heaven! I love having a little girl with long hair. I do maintain though that if keeping your hair neat becomes an ongoing issue we’ll have to cut it. You’re pretty adamant though that we not cut your hair, so lots of braids, ponies and clips. I love it. Also you call ponies ‘poi-nies”, adorable!
Sweet sweet Trixie, you’re amazing, stunning and perfect. I am blessed.
I’m the luckiest Mama, ever.
Love always, and forever.
Mama.