Princess Day

Abbie has the most darling dance teacher. I believe I've mentioned that both Lindsay and Samantha took dance from her when they were little along with half of Green Valley. If people don't take their daughters to Lori, they've heard about how cute she is.

I love that she allows the girls to love dance. This isnt' Ballet West but instead a chance for girls to love dancing without worrying about height, weight, what they wear or how talented they may or may not be.

Today was "Princess Day". She invited all the girls to dress like princesses and did special princess dances with princess music the entire hour. Really cute and fun.
Daisy wanted to dress like a princess too so I put her in her Minnie Mouse dress but forgot to snap a photo....poor Doodle.

Thanks to Nikki and Ruby for once again loaning us the Snow White dress. Abbie may never take it off.

To answer Lindsay's question...

Play with me Sesame is both a TV show and a DVD. The TV show is on Sprout (Cox 355 if you have digital cable). It is a 30 minute version of Sesame Street that is especially for toddlers. They focus on the furry characters we love and leave out all the rest.

There are at least 2 DVDs and probably more by now (several were scheduled to release in 2008) but I haven't checked into it lately. We have the original two. Abbie loved them when she was younger and now Daisy enjoys them. Playtime with Grover is our favorite but it has sustained a few scratches so we watch the Goodnight one more often.

It might be time for the Thompson Family to look into a third for our library....

Daisy - 15 months old

Daisy turned 15 months over the weekend. We were able to wrap her well check into her RSV check-up earlier this week (thanks Dr. Faro!) and she is doing well...just really, really small.

She needs to start putting on some lbs. so the Dr. suggested a few extra things to try. Aunt Lindsay offered to let Daisy come join them for nightly ice cream at the Griffeth's but they live just a little too far away.

Her feet are still tiny...can fit into a 3 t0 6 month shoe although I let her drown in 6 -12 month ones most of the time. She is walking with the assistance of her baby doll stroller or a stool but doesn't want to do it on her own. She is fine with the assistance.

She likes to be my helper. You can see her above folding for me. She finally started liking TV with her favorites being Play With Me Sesame and Baby Signing Time. It gives me a little time to shower and dress in the morning and was extremely helpful during her breathing treatments.

She is still a grouch. I think she has earned a place in Oscar's can but we love her enough to keep her for now. The bucky beaver smile helps.

She loves to model her sister and push around strollers and pat babies and play Little People or whatever Abbie is doing...even if she has to do it by herself (because Abbie ditched her). Abbie generally wears bows in her fro and Daisy really loves having things in her hair now too, just to be like her sis.

This video is entitled "The Race". Title by Abbie Marz Thompson.

Blazer Scout Overnighter

Tripp and Kyle went on the Stake Blazer Scout Overnighter this last weekend. Kyle had to fix dinner and breakfast for his patrol and everyone seemed to come home healthy so I'd say that is a step in the right direction. He chose Marz Family taco salad for dinner and pancakes and apple slices for breakfast.

He also got the opportunity to work on some of the remaining items he needs before an upcoming Court of Honor in April. And, he slept in a tent with his dad. What could be better than all of that? Apparently, it was the beef jerky on the way home which Kyle announced was his "Favorite" and the "Best Ever." This kid cracks me up.

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RSV...We've Got It

Or more accurately, Daisy's got it. She had a slight cough last week so I took her in for some allergy medication and came home with breathing treatments, allergy meds and antibiotics for an ear infection.

This is what Daisy looks like three times a day. Usually, she is sitting in my lap (or squirming) watching Signing Time or Play With Me Sesame but at night I try to do it while she is sleeping.

We are all looking forward to Tuesday when Daisy will hopefully receive a clean bill of health and we can put all the meds away. RSV also equals house arrest and the girls are really tired of being home. I think even a trip to the grocery store would be welcome at this point. Tripp has been out of town and left again today so they are really tired of me as well.

All I can really say is that although this has been a real pain, I'm so grateful it isn't something more serious. Read the blog "Sweet Brin Brin" on my list and get a dose of how brutal sickness can really be. They are real troupers and are battling cancer like heroes. They help me remember that a little meds, breathing treatment and home arrest isn't so bad.

Abbie says....

"Mommy, I don't like mad queens."

She has been reading a lot of princess books lately....