Dora and Boots

 One of my big goals as the mother of an Asian child is for her to grow up knowing that she's Asian.  We talk about similarities and differences in people ALL the time.  We talk about hair color, skin color, eye color, etc.  We talk about how people look the same and how they look different.  I want her to know that she's Asian and be proud of her Asian heritage.  

So I was really excited when Molly said to me, "Mommy!  I look just like Dora!"  Now, I know Dora is Hispanic and not Asian, but it still made me happy that Molly noticed her dark hair and dark skin and noticed that it was the same as her dark hair and dark skin.  And it made her happy!  I was feeling really good about her self-imagine.............

Until she followed it up with, "And Rayna looks just like Boots!!"

  

 

Where does the time go?

When did my beautiful, blue-eyed, chubby, happy baby girl......

March 2010

 ....become my beautiful, blue-eyed, independent, stubborn, strong-willed toddler?

March 2011

It happens way too fast!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

 Today is Dr. Seuss' birthday and we had a fun time celebrating!  We made Dr. Seuss hats, went to the library for a special story time by Cat in the Hat (Molly wouldn't get her picture taken with the Cat in the Hat), and had a yummy dinner of what else?!  Green eggs and ham! 

Blowing Bubbles

 Love those sweet faces!

Smoovies

 Here lately, we are ALL about smoothies at our house.  (SO easy--ice, frozen fruit, plain yogurt, and milk.)  Tonight, when the girls were in the tub, Molly asked if we could please, please have a "smoovie."  And being the softy that I am, we got into PJs and went downstairs to make smoothies.  I love how Molly has her smoothie in one hand and her paci in the other.  :-)

Spring in February

 This weekend has felt like Spring!  It has been beautiful!  We spent a lot of time outside this weekend soaking up the sunshine. 

 And warm days are a great excuse for ice cream cones!  Only at Nana's house do you get to eat ice cream cones on a fancy couch without being scolded.  :-)

Social Security Card!

Our Molly--an American Citizen for 2 and 1/2 years now--FINALLY got her social security card today!  This seemed like such a big step because it means that everything is really final.  With the exception of our yearly post-placement reports, all of our "adoption work" is complete.  With no more "adoption work" hanging over our heads, I think Brian and I have the energy to start the process again!!  :-)