Younger Brother, As Himself

Sunday Afternoon

sunday afternoon

on a blanket

with my girl

Stolen Spotlight

When I finished taking Little Sis's check-up pics the other day, I opened up the door to go inside and saw this sight staring up at me. Big Sis, who had been donning pjs ten minutes earlier, was decked out in all her glory saying, "Mommy, take a picture of ME!"

That's a flower girl dress, accessorized with silver mary janes and butterfly sunglasses. And a pose to assure she made the most of her five seconds of fame!

"Pocket-Sized"

Little Sis had her 2 year check-up today.

Thankfully, she didn't need any shots, only a toe stick to collect blood for her hemoglobin and lead tests. She didn't even cry! At least not until the nurse tried to put a bandaid on her. She was not cool with that part!
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I didn't take my camera to the appointment because I was anticipating that she was going to be quite upset.
But she did great!

We took the commemorative check-up pics out in front as soon as we got home.

Car driving by....don't worry Sis, they'll never see you now!


Her Stats:
She is 2 years and 1 month old.
34 inches - 37%
Head Circumference - 12%
And ... 20lbs/6oz
...which puts her, as usual, in the whopping zero percentile!
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A friend of mine referred to her as, "pocket-sized" the other day. I thought this picture of her by the car gave a good perspective on how well that statement suits her.
:)

Breakfast According To B

Younger Brother has always been a very able child. He enjoys a good challenge, and usually rises well to the occasion. And it keeps him out of trouble when his skills are put to good use! :) So a couple of weeks ago we implemented a new morning routine. While Daddy is driving Biggest Brother to school, and I am feeding Princess A, Younger Brother gets Big Sis and Little Sis out of bed, takes them downstairs, and gives them breakfast. He loves it! Princess A finished early today, so I was able to get a few shots of him in action.

Cereal is almost always the menu item of choice.

They frequently down two to three bowls a piece.

And that's Cheerios, Rice Krispies, or Raisin Bran.

If we get Lucky Charms as a weekend treat, forget it! The whole box is gone in one sitting!

Yes, I realize he is standing on the counter.
I'm also positive that he accomplishes far more perilous tasks on a daily basis.
(Refer back to any number of posts establishing that one.)

He always serves his sisters first.

Great job!

You're one heck of a 5 year old, Buggy!

Mommy Makeover

Ever since Big Sis got her make-up for ballet, she has been begging to give me a makeover. I told her I would be sure we found time over the weekend to do it.

Makeup Artist #1

Makeup Artist #2

Makeup Artist #2 was way past her bedtime, so she laid down a healthy dose of powder and headed off to bed.

But not before taking a good swipe at Makeup Artist #1

Powder

Eyeliner Pencil

Upon application, I was thankful it had not been recently sharpened!

Eye Shadow

Eyebrow Pencil

...and lipstick of course!

Except for the eyeliner being mid-lid, I thought she did a pretty darn good job!

Totally head shot worthy!

You're hired Sis!

She was so inspired by her artistry, that she asked me to help her draw a picture of the two of us together.

She carefully gave us both crayon makeovers.

And then the picture grew and grew in flair, until the final product was this...

That's me in pink shirt and capri pants holding Big Sis's hand in the blue dress.

Then daddy, who also got a makeover, is sitting on our arms.

Younger Brother is in the red shirt holding Big Sis's hand.

That's Grandpa G in the purple dress, standing on Younger Brother's head.

And that's Grandma K, also wearing a purple dress, parachuting from the paper airplane in my hand.

I think it was a little past someones bedtime! :)

Great Job Big Sis!

You get an "A" in make-up application, and in art!

...oh, and an "A+" in being a super fun girl!

Community Pants

Well, it's official. Two of my daughters are sharing clothes. Only, not the 2yo and the 3yo...the 2yo and the 4 month old!

On Little Sis, these jeans are capris. And on Princess A, they are ankle pants (and slightly more snug around the waist I might add). So now when I pull them out of the drier, I decide whose room to put them in based on who has the clean shirt to match them.

Princess A is quite proud!
:)