A to Z

What's new you ask? Well nothing really...life is moving along at a fast clip, I can't believe March is almost over. Jason has been very busy with work and has been spending the last couple weeks up at Camp Ripley and I have been just as busy with work and all the duties that come with having Bella all to myself. We've been managing fine - with a little help from family and friends. :-)

Bella has moved to a toddler bed and the transition has gone well, only one night did she come and find me at 4:00 AM. Potty training is also going great, she tells us when she has to "go" and only wears pull-ups during nap and at night. We had her 2-year portraits taken yesterday and also visited the Easter Bunny while we were at the mall...Bella hugged that bunny multiple times before her time was up....so sweet. Speaking of things soft and cuddly we've had a stray kitten on our porch for the last few days. I let Bella go outside today and play with the kitten and before I could stop her she was carrying that cat around the yard...butt up by her face and head down by her knees. I'm not saying this kitty has found a new home...but the kitty has made it pretty clear he would like us to adopt him.

Last but not least Bella can sing her ABC's accurately from start to finish.

2 going on 6?

Isabella turned 2-years old on Saturday. It is hard to believe how much Bella has grown from a little baby into a little girl. We had a full house on Saturday to celebrate the occasion, Isabella had a great time. Bella loved her balloons and opening her presents but the highlight by far was when the birthday cake came out and everyone sang Happy Birthday! The expression on her face was one of absolute bliss...you could tell she felt special and important...the center of every one's attention as she sang along and blew out her candles. I wish I had it on video! She received so many great gifts and has been busy playing with them every chance she gets.

Interestingly when you ask Bella how old she is she says "six". When we say "No, you're two! Say Two!" She'll oblige, but when we ask her again how old she is..."six"

Isabella had her 2-year doctor check-up this week, below are her stats:

Height: 35.5-inches (90th percentile) - she's tall! I'm hoping she's inherited her daddy's long legs! funny daddy long legs! HA!

Weight: 28-pounds (70th percentile)

I guess the staff at the clinic were entertained when Bella kept telling everyone she saw "I want to see Doctor Rogan"

Random funny story: While we were eating dinner one night this week we had the radio turned on and out of the blue and just clear as a bell Isabella starting singing along with the lyrics. I don't know the name/artist of the song...but is goes something like this "I know better not to be friends with boys with girlfriends, oh I know better, I know better..." Bella sang along to the "I know better" part every time. CRAZY! Jason and I just looked at each other in amazement!