8 Things About Hailey and Kate

(I wasn't tagged, but I decided to tag myself!)

Hailey (three years)

One: Hailey has a sensitive heart just like her mommy. Whenever she sees me cry (for whatever reason) she gives me a big hug and sings Twinkle Twinkle Little Star while tickling my face giving me a kiss and telling me, "It's ok mommy...I love you."

Two: When she was little and got excited about something she used to say, "That a good DAY!" (kid talk for: that's a good idea.) She has said the phrase correctly for a while now but I kind of miss the way she used to say it. It kind of makes me sad because she is growing up too fast!

Three: Hailey has a huge desire to always do what is right. When she has made a mistake or thrown a tantrum she sits quietly, looks at me with her big puppy dog eyes and says, "I'm sorry mommy, I didn't mean to."

Four: This girl is obsessed with princesses. Hailey came up to me the other day and said, "Mommy, dance with me." I told her I'd love to, and within two seconds she pulled away and said, "I have to go, it's nine o'clock...bye." She then proceeded up the stairs and left one small thing on the stair... you guessed it....a Cinderella slipper. (seriously, should I be worried)?

Five: Hailey loves ice cream more than anything. Our favorite outing is to get a McDonald's ice cream cone at the drive thru window.

Six: Hailey had jet black hair and lots of it when she was born and retained most of it but one small circle in the back of her head.(who woulda thunk she came from a mother with the thinnest and finest hair ever!) Her dark CURLY hair has always made me melt. One thing Hailey hates more than anything is to get her hair brushed, hence the reason we use a serious detangler and only wash it every other day! Styling it is serious drama.

Seven: Hailey loves it when babysitters come over. She calls them her friends! When we are at church she seeks each of them out and wants to sit by them!

Eight: Hailey loves to push the limits of bedtime so she can stay up and "nuggie" (snuggle) with her daddy. Her words are, "But Mom, I want to stay up and watch American Idol with you."

Kate (17 months)

One: LOVES her BINKY!!! The only time she will take it out is if she is eating. Needless to say she doesn't talk, but she is definitely one smart little cookie! I love this baby girl!

Two: Kate doesn't kiss like a normal baby. Instead of offering her lips, she offers her forehead. So yes, if you ask her for a kiss she will lean her forehead toward you for a nice head smackin' kiss. I hope this habit sticks when she is dating!

Three: Kate shakes her head no to almost everything! Lately, if I ask her for a kiss she says no....and then laughs. (She doesn't even offer her forehead anymore.)

Four: She can't wait to be in nursery at church!!! We walked past the nursery room today (she has been in a few times because I am the Primary Secretary and I have to hand out class rolls) and Kate banged on the door wanting to go in! She knew the exact door! She kept trying to pull at the door handle and when we didn't go in threw a fit crying and screaming right in front of the door. In one more month she will be old enough to play with Hailey in nursery. I can't believe my two girls are close enough to be in nursery.....together!

Five: This girl loves shoes!!! I know most little toddlers like them, but Kate LOVES them (especially when they aren't her own). She puts on Hailey's cowboy boots and walks around the house for fun. Her favorite pair at the moment would have to be Hailey's Mickey Mouse crocs (thank you Heather).

Six: Folds her arms during a prayer longer than any 17 month baby I've ever seen. She loves to fold her arms and then of course claps when it is over.

Seven: Is my smallest baby to date. She weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces, but she was also almost three weeks early. She is still a small little baby with tiny chicken legs.

Eight: This girl isn't afraid of strangers. We were sitting in church today and Kate made contact with a woman in the row behind us. She reached out her arms and proceeded to snuggle, completely relaxed, with this grandmotherly woman.