little bitty girl

I haven't been blogging much, either on here or Le Petit Poulet, the reason being that my computer seems to be in a funk. Mainly, my iPhoto library seems to be on crack and to be honest, I've just pretty much been sulking over it. It probably is something very easily remedied but after a busy filled day with the lovely little Lola, the last thing I want to do is to Google the answer and deal with it.

I shouldn't really complain. When I had my PC all I ever had was issues and this is just a minor blimp. The truth of the matter is, what I really want is a new MacBook pro and an Ipad and I keep hoping that if I whine long enough about my computer, Stefan will relent. So far, this plan has not been working too well for me...

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Posted in Much To Do About Nothing

Dearest Lola,

What?! It's almost time for your 5th month entry and I still have not written your 4th month entry. I think that I am going to have to write little notes to myself during the month so that I am not late on my entries.

This will be a short post as we're already so late. This month, you have had lots of visitors come and visit you. You have met all the important people in your life (to date) all in one month. First, your Kuku Nut (Uncle Kenny) visited and boy, do you have that man wrapped around your little finger. Actually, come to think about it, you seem to have every male in your life completely besotted by you. (Don't even get me started with your Papa. He just falls more in love with you every day! Here is evidence of him sneaking a forbidden nap with you)

After, you had your Godmama (Aunty Mree) & Godsister (Ryo) visit and I have a sneaking suspicion that the both of you will be a lot of trouble when you guys are older.

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So before I had Lola, I was determined that this blog wouldn't all of a sudden be baby centric, full of mummy-isms. Guess that kid showed me, huh? If only she wasn't so darn cute.

Anyway, this is actually a non baby entry but one about the ever evolving garden... that I do not actually tend to, but I do rather enjoy it. This year, Mama Kang and I decided to grow some vegetables in between the regular foliage. The one Mama Kang suggested was Swiss chard and even though Stefan hates Swiss chard, I decided to give it a go.

This has been such a great addition to the garden. I cannot tell you how many times it has saved my dinners. (I cannot go without having vegetables at dinner, I feel like I am going to get scurvy or something.) You can harvest the Swiss chard all summer and because it's home grown, the stalky stems never really get a chance to get hard. Even Mr. Perfinicky has reluctantly agreed that they "aren't so bad after all but please don't grow collard greens because I really hate those."

I wonder how home grown collard greens taste...

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Posted in Homage to Hunger

I am a sad panda.

The West Coast family left early this afternoon and must say, the week went by SO quickly. It was so nice to have them here and the house feels a little empty without the patter of little feet and high pitch giggles. I am so glad the godsisters seemed to have gotten along so well.

This morning when Lola was waking up from her morning nap, Ryo ran in and Lola turned over and they both saw each other and gave each other the biggest smiles...if that doesn't melt your heart...

I sometimes wish that there was a built in camera in my mind so that I could capture moments like that forever.

Anyway, time to reflect and compile all my lovely memories. And also to share more Ryo-isms:

At the zoo:
Us (Marie and I): Look at the tiger, Ryo!
Ryo: Oooh... Tiger! (5 seconds passes) I want to see something else!
Us: Look at the ostrich/peacock/snake/mole rats/polar bear/giraffe/elephant/zebra etc
Ryo: Oooh...ostrich/peacock/snake/mole rats/polar bear/giraffe/elephant/zebra (5 seconds passes) I want to see something else!

Every time we would suggest something or she would suggest something, we would talk about what a good idea it was. Yesterday, we were drawing some pictures for my fridge and had suggested something for her to do:
Us: Good idea?
R: Yes, good idea...(nods head sagely, pauses) I don't have any idea what you are talking about mama...

Ryo has also inherited her mother's fastidious tidiness. I had been folding Lola's laundry but hadn't managed to finish all of it when she ran into the room. She came in and her eyes bugged out and said "Oh! Someone left a mess in here! We have to clean it up 'k? Let's fold everything. Good idea? It's a good idea! I will fold this (a washcloth). Mama taught me how to fold panties!"

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Posted in Family Shenanigans, Joy-Friends, Lurves

The goddaughter (and bestie) are visiting for the week. OH.MY.GOD. I love this freaking kid. Well, I love the both of them obviously (one being my own). But man, have I missed the goddaughter. First of all, she's changed so much since I last saw her during Thanksgiving and she is honestly turning out to be one of the funniest people I know. I wanted to share some "Ryo-isms" before I forget.

Many of the Ryo-isms are pertaining to Lola (who thank goodness, Ryo has decided she likes her...she was a little unsure before visiting). She is only 3 1/2 and wise beyond her years.

To Stefan and I:
"You should buy a baby monitor. How are you supposed to hear her when she's making any noise in the night? I have a monitor...You just go to a store and buy one 'k?"

When Lola is crying:
"You know, I think she needs a hug. Why don't we give her a hug and then check her diaper. Because she also could have peed in her pants"

When asked when she would be Lola's penpal:
"No.... (Why not?) ... Because Lola can't hold a pen right now (then she gives me a "Drrr, you're dumb" look). She can't hold anything!"

She kills me this kid.

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Posted in Family Shenanigans, Lurves