Night Fright

Bronwyn (2.5) was scared to bits by a man dressed as Beaker (the Muppet) at a costume party last month.  At bedtime she routinely flashes back to the horror.  Tonight the dialogue went as such...

B: "Beaker scared me mommy!"  (She says while clutching my face in her hands for dramatic effect.

M: "I know but he left..."  

B: "Why did he leave?"  

M: "Because he didn't want you to be scared anymore." 

B: "Did I make him sad, mommy?"  (She appears genuinely concerned and has my face in a death grip forcing direct eye contact!

M: "No, he just wanted you happy." 

B: "I want him to come back and talk to me." (by her tone i think she means right now...)

M: "You want to see Beaker again?"  (Seriously?)

B: "I want to see him but I don't want him to touch me.  He can't touch me, or mommy, or daddy, or Jack...ah...ah...he can touch Jack...he can touch Jack...but not me, mommy or Daddy!" 

Poor Jack...he clearly is off the pedestal ;). So, want to know where you stand with the princess...just ask her if Beaker can give you a hug ;)

Irish Eyes are Smiling

Family Portraits

By Bronwyn at 2.5 years old...

Mom

Dad

Birthdays, Fishies, and Eyebrows

What do those things have in common?  Bronwyn!  This month Bronwyn went to her first Birthday Party...at a jumpy house here locally.  My fearless daughter couldn't get enough of the slide!!! 

 Gracie came the same weekend.  Here the two beauties are at the Georgia Aquarium!

 

 

Bronwyn's amoeba people have grown eyebrows, tattoos and live in  bubbles now...go figure! 

Off With Their Heads!!!

We had the honor of witnessing the Bar Mitzvah for our friend's son.  He did an amazing job!  He chose a costume ball as the theme for his reception.  Given Bronwyn called herself Alice for the better part of last year, our costumes were not too hard to pick out.

A little typecasting?

There was a life-sized Muppet at the party.  Bronwyn scaled Mom in .5 seconds and did not leave this position until he was gone.  Who knew Beaker was so scary?

Once he left, Rockin' Alice hit the dance floor and never left until the King of Hearts dragged her away from the parkay at 10:00 pm.  Even Wonderland Princesses can turn into Pumpkins!

Jack said my hair looked like a butt.   I was going for heart!  The King and I came in fourth place for the costume contest.  The kids came in FIRST PLACE!!!

Love is in the Air

Happy Valentines!

Bronwyn the Artist

Check these drawings out--from last month out!  I'll have to capture more as she has begun to add even more parts and details to her people!  Really impressive details for a 27 month old.  There are artist's in the family (just not ME!!!) so you never know...maybe a talent for Bronster Monster!  Can you guess which one is Daddy?

 

 

Mommy Son Date

Jack's school had a mother and son date night.  The theme...Reptiles.  Clearly, mom was not the focus here.  As it should be...the focus was on the sons!  Jack and I dressed for a safari (minus the lack of sensible shoes on mom's behalf.)  We joined his best school chum, Michael, and his mom for dinner.  Then we were off on a scavenger hunt that included  a hug from Bobby (school mascot), a hunt in the dark for candy and ended with a presentation from the reptile guy. 

I hear the Daddy and daughter date night includes a disco ball, slow music and girls dressed in pretty dresses. 

I would say RAW DEAL if it wasn't for the fact that any time with Jack one on one is treasured time!!!

Thanks for being a great date Jack.  I love you more!

Disney Family Vacation 2012

We had a blast with everyone this past December, at Disney World.  Here's is a little video to highlight our memories!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAUFuetpw9k

Top 38 Reasons Bronwyn is Freaking Out!

Disclaimer: I am totally plagiarizing this idea from someone's Facebook page!  It is just too true!

1. Her left fingernail is sticky.
2. Her tights feel weird.
3. There is a tag in her shirt.
4.  Jack has more butter on his plate.
5.  She has more butter on her plate.
6.  Her food is too cold.
7.  Her food is too hot.
8.  Chicken tastes yucky.
9.  Her seat belt is too tight.
10. We don't understand her.
11.  We aren't listening to her.
12.  Her brother is talking.
13.  There is an ant in a 70 foot radius
14.  She wanted the red crayon.
15.  I gave her the WRONG red crayon.
16.  She isn't tall enough to reach the remote control.
17.  Dad won't let her wear open toe shoes in the middle of winter.
18.  I put the wrong tutu on her.
19.  Jack touched her.
20.  Jack looked at her.
21.  Jack isn't looking at her.
22.  She is remembering the balloon she lost 60 days ago.
23.  She wants to play in the dryer.
24.  Her eyelashes are heavy.
25.  There is a speck of dirt on her shoe.
26.  She didn't want in her car seat.
27.  She wanted to put herself in the car seat.
28.  She wants Jack's car seat.
29.  The wrong Mickey Mouse episode is on.
30.  The music stopped playing.
31.  The blueberry touched the banana.
32.  The iPad has a password.
33.  Her sleeve is touching her thumb.
34.  She is not allowed to touch fire.
35.  Milk does not appear on demand.
36.  Her left toe nail is peaking out of the blankie.
37.  My feet aren't covered by the blankie.
38.  The wrong Belle doll is in her crib.

It clearly is tough being two!