Morgan is about to get a big post in a couple of days for her NINE month birthday...can't believe it! So, tonight, it's all about Mallory! Just some random things about our big girl...
She would still rather read books than play with toys...unless Morgan is playing with a toy. This morning she read books in her tent!
The electric toothbrush. Why didn't we invest the $5 like 6 months ago when we really started brushing her teeth every night? She did great for a while, then it was like pulling teeth (ha!) to get her to cooperate. Enter the electric Dora toothbrush. Magic. She actually RUNS to the bathroom now to brush her teeth. She even leaves her mouth open for longer than 5 seconds!! It's greatness and I highly recommend it if your child does not enjoy brushing their teeth.
BMom and Pop stopped by on their way home from San Antonio! Mallory got to read some books and meet some hermit crabs!!
Potty training. I have a feeling we'll be in diapers for a while. I'm okay with that. I would much rather wait until she's really ready than go back and forth with lots of accidents. She hasn't pee peed since the big day last week. We have worn princess undies over the diaper a couple of times. Even that is old stuff, so we're not pushing her right now.
The minuscule amount of pee pee in the potty last week:
We joined a new small group temporarily for the parenting study Shepherding a Child's Heart. Couldn't be better timing!! So far I'm pretty convicted about my own heart and how I'm to shepherd Mallory's (and Morgan's eventually). This parenting gig can be intimidating!!
How is it that this was Mallory just one year ago? She looks so little to me!! She was barely walking barely had enough hair to put in pig tails! Crazy! What is even crazier is that her sister can wear the same onesie at 8 1/2 months old...
I cannot believe how much she has grown up. I think I said that this time last year was my favorite age, but of course it changes. I love the way she interacts with me and Brad. She is a hoot! Her latest thing is to answer "Mmm hmm" instead of "yes". On Sunday, we were driving home from lunch and talking. All of a sudden, we hear "Shhhhh, Mallory's on the phone" in a very serious, matter of fact voice. What??? I turn around and she's got her cell phone up to her ear and her finger to her mouth "shhing" us. Because of that, another favorite phrase around here is "You're not the boss. Who is the boss?" Occasionally she'll say Mallory or Morgan, but quickly says "Mommmmmy and Daaaaaaaddy are the boss!" Turkey.
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I love all the pics! I can't believe how big Mallory is getting! I can't wait to see updated pics of Morgan to see how much she's changed since we saw her over a month ago!
I love the story about her being on the phone... how cute!
wow one year makes such a difference in how they change. i love the picture of the pee in the potty!
Love the photos! So fun! Her lack of hair a year ago gives me hope for Bella! :)
You think time passes fast...this is "my baby's" babies! Oh, my you guys are making me old. These are some precious pics of a very special little girl. "Shepherding Her Heart" is a wonderful gift and an awesome responsibility. You guys are and will do great!
Thank you so much for confessing on our blog! :) What a sweet family you have...please keep reading ours and drop us a comment now and then!
Love her. She is looking like such a little girl these days, not a baby at all. :( And the phone story is great. Can't wait to see y'all soon.
Oh potty training...Blythe took her time with that one but it was easy once she was ready.
I love her I heart the CRU shirt.
LOVE all the pictures and I can't believe how grown up she has gotten. And I can't believe how little she was...she looks so young in that photo.
All our babies just keep growing - I'm not sure I like it!
Love you sweet Mallory!
Mallory is precious! I could eat her up!! I know that sassyness isn't "suppose" to be cute or accepted around here, but let me tell you, it sure does make for a good laugh now and again. I second ya on the parenting is intimidating. I think that it is probably a good thing we feel that way though....it shows that we actually realize the huge resposibiltiy God has entrusted in us. I'm thankful for the blessing, but definitely scared out of my mind at times that I'm doing the right thing. :) Big hugs and dude, we totally need to catch up. Sorry I never got to call a couple of weekends ago. Can we try for a "phone date" this weekend??? :)
Sweet Mallory. I had no clue her hair was so blonde!
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