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Hannah Newsletter #10 October 7, 2008

Posted by Emily in : Princess Hannah, Thoughts , 1 comment so far

Dear Hannah,

You are now 26 months old.  We have entered the world of Disney movies, and honestly, I’m not sure how you survived before being introduced to The Twelve Dancing Princesses.  YOU LOVE IT.  YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT.  IT IS AS IMPORTANT TO YOU AS FOOD, OR TOYS, OR YOU KNOW, SLEEP.  Not only do you request to watch this show, but you HAVE to wear your ballet shoes and put a skirt on while you watch it.  However, it doesn’t stop there.  You also request that grandma and I (and daddy and grandpa if they are around) also put on a skirt and our ballet shoes (which we don’t own).  Obviously, we can’t dance along to the movie and twirl appropriately without being dressed properly.  Inevitably, you sucker us in and we dress up like princesses too.  You are very persuasive.  I’ve mentioned this before, but it is your secret talent.

We are still living in Utah near family and you have loved every second of it.  You especially love your aunt Rachelle and cousin Katie. They love to spend time with you and often tell me they need a “Hannah fix.”  This means they are addicted to you.  You are that cute you know.

You have latched on to the idea of “getting married” from your favorite ballet movie, The Twelve Dancing Princesses.  You talk about getting married, and you can positively identify married relationships.  Like you know that daddy and I are married, and both sets of grandparents, and you know who isn’t married to each other .  .   . like uncle Brian (my twin) and I are not married.  Did I mention you’re only two?  With this kind of observation, we have high hopes that you’ll be able to solve the economy crisis in the future.

Lately, your questions consist of: “Who’s that?” and “What’s that?” and “What’s your name?”  You also like to point out the obvious and say, “Somebody’s _____ (fill in the blank here).

The very sad day has come where you don’t call your cousin “FADANNA” anymore.  You actually call her Savannah, and you say it very clearly.  As much as I love your articulate speech, I miss your baby talk.  I still love the way you say el-fa-nants (elephants) and med-sin-nin (medicine).

Some of my other favorite phrases and words are:

Watch your toes!  Watch your hands!  Watch your feet!
Ecker-sizing (exercising)

For never and never and never (for ever and ever and ever)

Handsome Prince! (You are into Disney movies now)

Put your ballet shoes on!

Go shopping please?

Watch ballet please?

Put church on!  (put a church dress on)

‘Mantic!  (Romantic)

Nutter one (another one)

Dallin crying!

Dallin all better!

Straw-brary (Strawberry)

You are very polite.  Maybe too polite.  You walk around the house saying, “be careful!” and “I’m sorry!” and “excuse me!” in the correct context.  Every time you say one of these phrases, it plants a big smile on my face.

You are extremely observant and listen very intently to which instruments are playing when you hear music.  We listen to classical music in the car (it’s a coping measure for me to neutralize Dallin’s screaming, but I also love listening to classical music) and you are always pointing out when a flute, violin, piano, or guitar is playing.  I have found myself stopping and listening very closely to the music to hear what you hear, and sure enough you are right!  You are one clever little listener.  You are so intrigued with music.  You love to see people playing instruments, and you love to listen to it (and of course shake what your mama gave ya).  You are most interested in the violin, cello, and guitar.  You have so many interests, I don’t know how we’ll decide which lessons to enroll you in!

Did I mention you are obsessed with Dora?  BECAUSE YOU ARE.  A few days ago you threw a little stink about getting in the car to go over to grandma and grandpa’s house and when I mentioned that we would take your Dora backpack and Dora fork and spoon, you were all, DORA?  MY DORA STUFF?  Suddenly, your attitude changed and lickety split, we were in the car and off the see my parents.

I’m pretty sure you’re totally confused about your size.  Every day, you are told you are either too small (for things like going to the playground unsupervised) or too big (like when you want to take a bath in Dallin’s infant bath) or too heavy (like when you request to be carried all the time) or too small (like when you want to sit in the front seat of the car).  You often refer to yourself as “too heavy” or “too small.”  These two phrases must be said to you more often than not.  I would like to set the record straight right now:  You are perfect just the way you are;  You just might be too big or too small for some of things you want to do.

I have learned that toddler fashion has nothing to do with season specific style, fit, or trend.  All you care about is WHAT’S ON IT.  If your clothing has Dora, or Winnie the Pooh on it, YOU WILL WEAR IT.  My primary goal when buying your wardrobe is finding you clothing that has stuff on it. While I don’t think silk screen shirts are the cutest, what matters is that you WILL WEAR them without making a fuss.  And honestly, the point of clothing is to cover your body, and well, you’re wearing clothes.  Mission accomplished.

You are very opinionated about what you wear.  You LOVE to wear shorts, and demand to wear them every day, even when it’s cold outside.  I’m sure you’re wondering why we want you to wear pants.  Living in the Caribbean, you didn’t even own a pair of long pants, and now we suggest you wear them every day. I know you’re thinking, why pants?  Why now?  Why ever?  The answer is BECAUSE.  As you get older, you will find out that more often than not, the answer to most things parents suggest is BECAUSE.  Which roughly translates to: I don’t think you’ll understand;  I can’t put it into words; and I don’t know why.

You love to wear your pajamas.  I can’t blame you.  If I could get away with wearing them all day (like in public) I would too.  Unfortunately, moms are looked at as “dumpy” if they wear them all day, everyday, but kids are thought of as “cute” and this unpardonable sin as an adult is very easily overlooked and forgiven as a child.  Live it up now because you won’t be able to get away with this forever.

Have I mentioned how darling you are?  Your nature is so sweet and genuine.  EVERYONE that meets you is absolutely in love with you.  I used to think I had something to do with your mild disposition, but after having Dallin, I’m positive you just came as one easy going kid and I don’t know the first thing about parenting.

You are so loving to Dallin, you are an excellent big sister.  He is very lucky to have you, and so are we.  We love you!

Love,

Mommy

Not Wanting to be Left Out October 7, 2008

Posted by Emily in : Daily Life, Family, Little Man Dallin, My Handsome Husband, Princess Hannah, Thoughts , 2comments

We have a very heavy problem on our hands.  You have probably heard/read/seen how we keep our sanity around this house while Dallin screams.  WE WEAR HIM.



Hannah sees us carrying Dallin around ALL THE TIME and must have decided we must love to wear him because why else would you hold a baby all day?



Obviously trying to please us, she asked her daddy to carry her around in his backpack.  You know, so we could always be carrying a child around. Because we love it so much.



She is not picky when it comes to backpacks, so she’s happy to sit in her other backpack too.  She requested to wear these shades, (which are obviously too small) and refused to get out of this backpack for TWO HOURS.  Maybe this isn’t a bad thing; a lot of parents would love to strap their toddler down for a few hours.

I predict a future of aching backs for both of us.