Sass Monster

Today I was super sassy and lost all Barney watching. So, I did what any toddler would, I played with all my toys instead and loved it, that'll show mommy punishment doesn't work!

This whole no Barney thing has one upside- there's lots of time for reading books before bedtime. Picture a huge stack of books and me perched on Mommy's ever diminishing lap. It sure was a sight!

Then I hunkered down in bed with my going to bed safety blankies. What am I talkin' about? A few books, two blankies, many stuffed animals and dolls and three nuks (pacifiers).

What I really wanted was Mufasa, but she got really sick and has to spend time at the animal doctor's. I sure hope she gets better soon!

Traitors- All Of 'Em

After an amazing Thanksgiving holiday, I was expected to go back to school bright and early Monday morning. Who invented Mondays anyway? They stink. I like to ease into my week and wake up on my own. Mommy and Daddy have very different ideas on this matter and they are way bigger than I am. Guess who loses this one?

Apparently my grumpiness didn't just stop at morning time and school is always quick to rat me out. My report card said I was super grumpy. Well, how would you feel having to jump right back into the rat race of coloring, playing on the playground and playing in the make believe kitchen at school?

Science Time Strikes Again

I had so much fun with Science Time, that I thought it was time to bring Daddy into the mix for Round 2. Daddy's approach was a whole lot more scientific than Mommy's. He even read the instruction booklet!

While I spied things with my magnifying glass.
Then we brought out my tried and true. Lemon juice!
Time to add the baking soda.
Hmm, if that makes a little bubbles, I wonder what happens when we add more baking soda?
Now we're talking!
Again, again!
This is so much fun!
I stir. I stir.
This baking soda was more than a toddler like me could resist.
I'm pretty sure I can take care of this baking soda in a can problem.
And make it a 'baking soda in my little green cup' sorta thing.
I did it!
Hmm, my little green cup isn't big enough. Time for little green cup 2!
I love Science Time with the Family!

Bill Nye The Science Guy Visits Mayberry On Thanksgiving

I have a lot of thoughts and feelings these days and where my words may fail me, my body language steps up and takes one for the team.

Can you tell I'm annoyed with Mommy and don't want to listen to her?

We're attempting to make brownies, but I wasn't sure about this whole hand washing thing. I mean, seriously, what happened to the philosophy that a little bug or two can't hurt you? Mommy doesn't believe in that school of thought. Her school is annoying and she's way bigger than me, so you can bet I washed my hands to the tune of my A,B,Cs before touching anything food related!
My job was to unwrap the Symphony candy bars. They go in between two layers of brownie mix and cook up to be something special. If you like brownies and all, that is. Truth be told I'm not much of a sweets lover, yet.
I did it all by myself!
After an amazing cooking session with Mommy, I rediscovered my science kit in the foyer/art closet. I brought it over to Mommy and we decided it was Science Time. We decided to see what happens when you take a baking soda base and add things like milk, lemon juice and other liquids. Hint, the lemon juice causes the mixture to bubble over the cup, which is super fun and super messy. Score!
Here I am stirring the milk and baking soda. Snoozer.
Mommy did something silly to annoy me. Wanna hear my newest canned response? "No, Mommy. No do that. I'll tell your mother." It goes over oh so well.

Then I went down for one of my much coveted naps. I think naps are the most special thing in the world and I hope that they never stop being part of my weekends.

When I woke up, Daddy put me in this super cute pink dress and did my hair up all nice (or as nice as my curls would allow) and we headed over to Bridget's house for Thanksgiving.

Where did Pepper and Tory (the super cute doggies) go?
Bridget's Mommy understands the importance of kids being kids and being with kids so she very kindly let me sit with my buds. My Mommy would never have allowed that. And now you know why we went to Bridget's for Thanksgiving!
Turns out that I totally love wrestling!
And, of course, horseback riding! Notice the apron. Nice touch, I think.
Racing to the finish line.
Switching sports- I hopped in the car to race around the most amazing toy room I've ever seen.
Just Bridgie and me- I totally adore her!
Will this camera in my face ever go away?
Taking dolly for a stroll while Bridget smiles for the camera.
It was an amazing day. Thanksgiving is so much fun and we just love spending time with Bridget's family. Danny is so much fun and super patient with me. Mommy asked when he can start babysitting me. I sure hope soon!

Daddy And The Dentist

I'm not sure how I feel about Daddy taking vacation. It seems to be a way for Mommy to come up with all these wild ideas and use Daddy as reinforcement. I woke up all ready for school and was blindsided with mention of a trip to the dentist before school.

What???? Mornings off from school should be all about tea parties, not about getting poked and prodded.

At least there are good books in the waiting room.
And a super weird lookin' fish that has his own set of chompers.
How bout you check out his chompers instead of mine?
The sacrificial fish offered up.
And totally rejected by Dawn the Dentist. Notice how I'm on Daddy's lap. Mommy didn't have any room for me!
Clearly this whole dentist thing is for the birds. I hated every second of being in that chair. The magic wand they gave me to hold held no magic because I was firmly in Daddy's grip the whole time.
But I made it through (somehow) and even ended up with a gift baggie of my own. I'm a good teeth brusher but there was some serious conversation about yanking my nuk at age three. I am so not looking forward to July!
What do you mean I have to come back in six months? Didn't this check up come with a lifetime guarantee?
And as if all that ruckus wasn't enough, I still had to go to school! Thankfully, Daddy and I had a tea party to celebrate making it through the day and it was one decked out tea party!
Wait, is that mail for me? Why, yes, that is my name on the card! I think I'll open it myself.
Almost there!
Trash, Mommy. Here you go!
I like my Thankgiving card from AH and UB so much that it joined me for my next round of tea party. Sure wish AH and UB were here in person!
They could watch me count the silver. I'm an awesome counter. I'm spot on through thirteen because that's how many steps are on our staircase. Lucky 13?

Monday Night Madness

Daddy is on vacation this whole week. So, why did I find myself in school today and a babysitter for the night? Thankfully, Miss Melissa M is the coolest babysitter for a first timer (with me). We had a blast and she didn't know how to enforce my 8pm bedtime so I was still reading stories with her when Mommy and Daddy got home at 8:15. Goodness, I'm too cute to say 'no' to!

Bar MItzvah Receptions Rock My World!

Woke up this morning thinking it was going to be a lazy Sunday, but then I spied some plannin' happening around me. It was totally cold outside yet we popped into the car and headed to Mercer Park. That is total code for 'run Samantha ragged and pray she takes an early nap.' No, I'm so no jokin'. Thankfully, Daddy is the bestest playground buddy around and still fits through the tunnels.

First it was the slides. "Daddy, where are you?"

Then it was me time on the slides. The secret? Mittens help you slide down faster!
Which leads to one super happy toddler.
Yes, I'm totally standing on one of the those things that you roll a coin around and around and then the doohicky eats your money. Hope I'm not next!Then it was off to a super early nap time, a rushed shower, rockin' pony tails and dress before a ride into Trenton. What is going on? Daddy explained that we were a headed to a bar mitzvah reception.

Truth be told, I'm not totally sure what Daddy was talking about. It sure looked like a party to me and there were so many treats and games, it was better than an amusement park!

Here I am hunkered down in front of CAKE. And wearing a bib to keep my dress as pretty as possible.
What is that? A second fork on MY cake?
Bad Daddy! Get your own!
That's much better! And, yes I totally ate an entire piece by myself. A feat in both coordination and stomach stretching.
Then it was time to head out to the dance floor where there was rockin' music, flashing lights and a strange birdie on the screen bopping around like a dancin' fool. Here's the dancin' fool on the dance floor.
Make that two fools. Life doesn't get better than this, unless you can get Mommy to join us!
Seriously, I totally want to take boppin' birdie home with me!
Or at least these balloons.
Think anyone will notice?
What an amazing reception! I loved the air hockey, playing Miss Pac Man for the first time ever, getting a characture picture of myself, taking silly pictures in an old fashioned booth, spending time with Daddy's friends and livin' the life of a blessed toddler. Did I mention the gracious host who sent us home with light up toys and a huge honkin' piece of chocolate in the shape of a doggie bone?

PS- not all the balloons made it the whole night. I learned about how fragile they are and don't like to be bitten like my other toys.