Big Girl Room

Mackenzie started in the big girl room at school today (upstairs). It was great! It was PJ day and they made pancakes so it was a nice introduction to the big kid room. I am really excited. Bill and I reminissed about bringing you in at 6 months old - so much has happened since then!

Mac you are such a good kid! As of now, you go to bed well around 8:00. Usually a little rocking and a little back rubbing. We sometimes count how many rocks...you don't totally understanding the counting concept because you only ask for 10 or less "rocks".

In terms of what you know - it always amazes us (well really it amazes other people!). You speak in full sentences and are clear with your needs. You have a lot of little words and big words - like "privacy". You tend to really reinforce some conversations over and over like "we don't call them boobs mommy, we call them breasts" to which I reply yes mackenzie. You go potty by yourself and can wipe yourself (for the most part). You help me make things in the kitchen which is sometimes hard because the mess is bigger and the time is multiplied by two but I know it is the best for both of us. You know the rules - even when you don't follow them "Cameron that is not for you" "Cam we brush out teeth in the bathroom" "Cameron that binkie is just for bed time". We crack up when you tell Cam the rules that you don't even allow to apply to you - - yet they still apply to Cameron. You are a good sister - very loving and giving with hugs and kisses. You don't share very well with her yet and take toys from her often. This is the biggest reason you find yourself in time out.

You and Camilicious have the most fun in the tub together I think. She loves to splash and you both laugh these belly laughs that I don't really see any other time. Cameron babbles so much in the tub and you look and her and say "Cameron what you say?".

Meals are a little harder these days as you are getting fussier. It is very hard to resist the tempation to put mac & cheese in front of you every night. Some nights we do better than others but you like fruit and some choice - stand by veggies!

Christmas was a blast but you were a bit overwhelemed with all the toys. You are really liking your doll house the best I think. You enjoy the tool bench also but of all the gifts I think the doll house is getting the most airtime.

Lately you haven't been hearing too well and have gotten in the habit of asking WHAT a lot. We go back to the Dr. on Monday and I hope that they have gotten better.

Love you, Teri