6-7-10

Cora started Preschool today (while Milly started 1/2 days at daycare as well - big day for mommy!)   When Cora got home today I asked her how her day had gone and if she liked the kids there?  Her response:

Cora:  Well the boys were kinda mad, but the girls were nice and they shared.

06-02-10

Ever since Milly's arrival, and thus the introduction of breast feeding, Cora has been more focused on "boo boos" as she calls them.  Last night as I was tucking Cora in, I asked her - as is our usual custom - what songs she wanted me to sing her.  She replied "none".  I asked "You don't want any songs at all?"  Cora, staring at the ceiling with her thumbs hooked under her armpits simply said "nope".  When I asked why, she told me "My boo boos are thinking."   ??   "About what," I asked.   "About curtains and houses and stuff."   Of course.  How could I not have known.

5-27-10

As you know this past weekend we went through potty training bootcamp.  I am pleased to report that as of Saturday morning we have had NO accidents.  That is almost a full week of no accidents.  Way to go Cora.  However potty training is not just about going in the potty.  Its also teaching good hygiene like washing hands after and how to wipe effectively.  Apparently we have a little work to do there since yesterday Cora proudly announced to me from the bathroom:

"Mommy, my big girl panties have a stain on them.  A brown one.  Come see it!  Come see!"

Looks like we may have some refining to do....

5-23-10

This weekend we are going through "Potty training boot camp" with Cora since she starts preschool in two weeks.  So, since Friday we have been going through accidents, celebrations, and rushing to the nearest potty.  This morning, while making muffins, Cora started having "the poopy face" so I told her we should hurry to the toilet.  I rushed her in and told her to hurry, hurry and take down her pants.  Without missing a beat, and while following my command, she told me:

"Slow your roll mom.  Slow your roll.  We're not in a big hurry here."

Seriously?

5-10-10

With the arrival of Milly I was worried that Cora would have some severe sibling rivalry issues.  I needn't have worried as she's been as sweet as can be to her little sis.  Last night Milly was having a rough time getting to sleep for her 7:00pm "nap".  I was rocking her in the bassinet and Cora came over, stuck her head in between me and Milly, rubbed her sister's tummy and said:

"Its ok Milly.  Its ok sweetie.  Mommy and Cora are here.  You don't have to be lonely!"

Awwwwww.

05-01-10

Ok yes, its been a while but in my defense I DID deliver a child on April 9th!  :)   To celebrate, a Coraism related to having a new baby sister in the house:

Cora:  Mom, the baby woke me up last night.  She was cryin
Me:  Yeah, babies do that.  Their tummies are so tiny they have to eat all the time - even late, late at night.  So they cry to let us know they're hungry.
Cora:  (with a sigh and smile)  She's a mess isn't she mom?

4-6-10

Putting Cora to bed tonight, this was our conversation:

Me:  You know your baby sister is going to come out of mommy's tummy very soon
Cora:  Is she sleeping in your tummy?
Me:  Yes, right now she's resting
Cora:  Let me feel (feels my tummy, then leans in and kisses it)
Me: You are a very sweet girl and you are going to make a wonderful big sister
Cora:  Thanks mom
Me:  I want you to know that when baby comes things might seem a little crazy for a while, but I will always love you just as much as I do right now.  I love you my baby.
Cora:  I love you too mommy (takes my face in both hands and gives me a kiss on the cheek)
Me:  I'm so happy you are my daughter
Cora:  I'm happy you are my mommy.

These are the moments I live for.  These are the moments I hope and pray that the camera in my head captured and saved so that I can replay them over and over as long as I live.