The Toddler

Betsy is truly a toddler. She has opinions about everything and when she's frustrated she lets everyone know. She is obsessed with blueberry muffins (muh-muh) from coffee shops. She has become a picky eater. She loves climbing on everything. I think she might sense that somebody new may be joining the family, because she wants me to hold her and she wants to sit on my lap constantly. Momma Lady and Grandpa are picking B up this afternoon for a weekend in Vacherie. We're going to miss her!

On Tuesday afternoon we met Andrea & Julia and Evelyn & Georgia at the Parenting Center. B loves Georgia (Dorda) and Julia (Dulia). Sometimes she tries to get a little too close to baby Julia though! Marme watched B for a while in the afternoon and I got to rest. On Wednesday B had her first appointment with Gumbo. She did well before and after her exam, but during the exam she was not very happy. It only lasted a couple of minutes though and Gumbo gave her lots of prizes when she was done. Later we went to a park with Krista, Lauren, and Ryan. On the way there we drove through Starbucks. As soon as Betsy saw the brown paper bag she started saying "muh muh" and said it the whole way to the park. She and Lauren played on the slides and ate their muffins then fed some of their muffins to the ducks. Yesterday we went to Ticia's for playgroup. The kids had a blast playing with Will's water table. Last night we all went to Houston's (hooray--it's back on St. Charles!) for a going away dinner for Bee. She's going to Asia for 3 weeks--we'll miss you, Bee! We just got back from meeting Andrea and Julia at PJ's. B kept lying down on the floor and picking up various gross things. I used to look at kids who did that and wonder what was wrong with their mothers. Sorry to all of those moms! Sometimes it's really hard to control a wandering toddler.

Sadie Update: Last night Peter and I were lying in bed watching Sadie move all around. I have dropped a bit so it is easier to breathe. I can't believe I'm already 30 weeks pregnant--the time has really flown by!

I'm going to post pics later today.