Oh-Livia!

Olivia. Where do I begin here? It's funny that I haven't posted anything in several weeks and my first try back is to talk about our glorious 3-year old. There are tantrums, snares, whining and general unpleasantness. Parents of 3-year old might refer to the child as "strong willed" which is a code phrase for a little (no, not our Olivia!) bad behavior. We find her hilarious though...and giggle with each passing day at the funny outfits, the sunglasses and her reasoning for why she is doing something. (like why she "had" to bonk Grace in the head!) Is there a funnier word that being hilarious - if so, she's IT!

Not to pass by Grace in all of this....but watching a 3-year old is funny! Even Grace finds her mildly entertaining....when Olivia isn't stealing Grace's things, bonking her on the head, or out-right being mean to her! God love Grace's patience and love.

This was earlier at dinner with the "outfit of the night". Olivia once again has managed to find summer clothes, from last summer (meaning they are a bit small) and change out of her well-fitting outfit into something she liked better. A good parent might suggest that the sunglasses come off during dinner...oh but that would mean a fight and let's face it - who wants that at dinner time??

Another summer dress, outfitted with Jackie-O sunglasses and fairy wings. Olivia would chime in and point out the Hello Kitty necklace she picked out to go with this ensemble! The photo below was just after dinner the other night, standing on her chair announcing that she had finished! (give that kid a gold metal!)

Again, Olivia with another pair of sunglasses....talking on the phone to some mystery person! This time she is wearing her summer pajamas from last summer that are unlikely to keep her warm when she goes to bed on this winter night!

Jack OR Jill?

So here comes another one. Do you think it looks like a boy or a girl? And to answer before you ask- NO we are not going to find out! There are so few real surprises in this life and this one will be great either way.

This is my first post, but I am so excited about the new addition that I could not contain myself. New life is pretty amazing- especially when you think that there are two ears, ten fingers, ten toes- all growing inside of Laura. Father's little dividend is due end of July/beginning of August.