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Before I forget

Yesterday, Georgia was sitting on my lap as I was selecting photos to print. When we got to this one, she asked a question I've heard hundreds of times, "Is that me?" I said yes, and then she asked a question I had not heard before...

"Was I a girl or a boy?"

Sweet Georgia Mabel

(I know it's cliché, but...) How can my baby be three already?!

At three, this delightful little person:

• likes to be a big girl and do what her sisters are doing most of the time (but is "just a tiny baby" -- in an extra babyish voice -- when it suits her!);
• isn't quite ready to give up a couple remnants of babyhood; namely, her soother and Pull-ups (but her parents haven't tried very hard to give them up either!);
• speaks well, using full sentences and a good vocabulary, in that sweet little voice of hers;
• sleeps well, but occasionally wakes up and calls out, "I can't find my soother!"
• has her "moments", of course, but they're insignificant next to all the smiles she brings us;
• often flutters around the house on her tiptoes, waving her arms and hands gracefully, like a fairy princess ballerina (she'd love to be all of these!);
• enjoys colouring, painting, doing crafts, using play dough, playing dress up, watching TV/videos (especially Dora and Diego), looking at books, having stories read to her, singing, dancing, role playing with her sisters (mostly mom and baby), and so much more.

What a sweetheart. I can't say it enough.

To celebrate her birthday, we went to Montana's for supper, along with L&B. I made up four little goody bags (with a tiara, bracelet, ring, fruit snacks, and mini glitter markers) and placed them on the table before the girls arrived with Neil. (Laurel and I went straight there from work.) They were a hit and helped keep the kids busy while waiting for their food. (I'm very glad Georgia mentioned to me on the weekend how excited she was about having goody bags at her party, or I probably would not have done this!) We had a good meal and it was a nice little party. I think all the girls really enjoyed it. Georgia was pleased with everything -- and only a bit unsure about that huge horn helmet she was supposed to wear when the staff performed their birthday song for her! Also, we gave her Rainbow in My Room for her birthday and she was very excited to try it out at bedtime. (It is pretty cool!)

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See my original photo/post called Sweet Georgia Mabel.

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Today I'm thankful for:

• Georgia (everyday!)
• the convenience of shopping in the mall attached to my office building
• soothers or pacifiers (honestly, I'm so glad Sophia and Georgia used one, even if parting with it IS a little challenging!)

Georgia, Derwa, and customer service

"Derwa" (Dora the Explorer) has an incredibly strong grip on this two-year old. Georgia will stay focused on her for quite some time! It's not entirely unwelcome either, especially when I'm not feeling well and Georgia and I are alone -- like today when Neil took Sophia and Madeline to church with L&B.

Even in my weak and snotty state, I couldn't resist snapping a few pictures of Georgia watching Derwa... with my beloved Rebel! Yes, it's back! Eleven weeks to the day. It's a long and sordid story of horrendous -- and then slightly redeeming -- customer service. I don't feel like getting into it right now, but let's just say, if you ever go to Visions on the east side -- for any reason whatsoever -- speak only with Aaron the new service manager. No one else. Capice?