A Work In Progress

Do not give your three year old the new garage door remote as a car is being driven into the garage. She WILL press the button (even though she was told not to) and it WILL close down on your car roof, damaging car and door. That is all.

About a week ago I spilt soft drink on my garage remote. As a result, three things have happened: 1. The remote no longer works. 2. As a result of number one, when I get home, Chad has to let me into the garage. And of course Grace has to come with him into the garage to greet me. 3. When I park, Grace insists on climbing in the car, asking me to close the door and then we "have a talk". Oh those talks are magnificent! Hearing about her day through her eyes is wonderful. Today I heard about how she and Oliver made a mess at daycare and how Oliver threw a toy at her and bruised her leg and she had to tell Gemma (her teacher) who gave her "hot ice". (Disclaimer: stories from a three year old might not reflect reality). I love our talks. The fact that it means so much to her to spend time with me and share her thoughts. The fact that even though I'm itching to get inside (and get a glass of wine!!) these moments must be savoured and enjoyed. This is her ti...

Lovely morning, with Grace presenting me with a lovely card which she wrote in, plus a plant holder she made at daycare and her first 'school' photo!! She looks like such a big girl!! Love you Grace, thank you for changing my life ❤

Giving a new style a go!

As expected, after a week of daycare, Gracie is sick. So today I stayed home to hang out with my snuggly girl. There were lots of tears and cuddles, but we had some smiles too. And a marathon Barbie game!! And I got to choose which Barbie I played with, thanks Grace!!

I'm on the right. The likeness is uncanny.

So we've managed to convince Grace not to come into our bed at night (thanks Granny Boot Camp for training yet while we were away!) BUT I have had to pop in every few nights to her room when she has woken up to re settle her. Here's my top five learnings about her sleeping habits: 1. She grinds her teeth! It's the most horrible sound! What's a three year old got to stress about that causes her to grind her teeth? What will be the dentist bill if she keeps this up? 2. She talks in her sleep. My fav quotes so far are: "Daddy will fix it.....no Mummy will fix it." and "I love Shopkins." (Shopkins are a toy her cousin has which she desperately wants.) 3. She prefers to sleep diagonal across the bed, with her head resting on her Bee Bee bunny or have him dropped across her face like a sleeping mask. 4. If I rub her back to get her back to sleep, she will reach out and pat my hand. 5. She looks so beautiful asleep, it's all I can do not to ...