Pflugerville, yeah

I learned about this waterpark-style public pool in Pflugerville last summer from a friend at church and have been meaning to take Sadie there since then. Well, we finally ventured out to find it and it was totally worth it. Think of it as Schlitterbahn for toddlers, but it only costs about $5. Perfect for a morning outing, since she still sleeps that afternoon away (thank you, baby girl.) It has a beach entry, so the most shallow part is only a couple of inches deep, which is perfect for letting her splash around independently. She got up enough nerve to let me take her down the slide a few times, but didn't want to attempt it by herself yet. Maybe next summer. The only bummer is that next week will be the last week that it is open in the mornings, since school is starting. It will be open at noon on the weekends until Labor Day, so maybe we can take her out there again. It will certainly be hot enough.

Potty Time, Excellent!

So, it's official. Our baby is no longer a baby, but a certifiable big girl. (Or maybe I'm the one's that certifiable). I finally bit the bullet and started potty training boot camp on Tuesday and she has done great. This is a picture of the first day when we switched from diapers to training pants and she was teaching her doll how to use the potty. Of course, she really got into that part. She had a wonderfully nutritious day of juice, lollipops and cookies, but I have to say it was worth it. She has had only one minor accident yesterday and today, so far, and we even were out of the house all morning visiting Tracy and Owen. Yay!!! She usually runs to the potty screaming, "hurry, I've got to potty!" and even though we've had a bunch of false alarms (in search of more stickers and candy), I'd rather be safe than sorry. I know we have a long way to go before we are completely done with diapers at nap and bedtime, but I think we are on the right track. We'll see what happens when she starts preschool in another week.

I'm not making this stuff up

Sadie says:
"Oh, Honey. Don't do that." (Picture her shaking her head looking down at the floor.)
"It's been a long day" (Big sigh)
"Bless you blanket" (What she named the tissue that she used as a blanket for her babies)

conversation with a toddler

Sadie: "Mommy, what kind of car is that?"
Mommy: "A red car."
S: "No, what kind of car?"
M: "A Ford Explorer."
S: "Like Dora?!?!?!"
M: "Uh...yeah, I guess so."
S: "Dora can't drive, she's too little."

Another funny moment

Sadie, her Daddy and I went to the lake house this weekend for some R & R. We had a great time swimming, playing and napping. She said the funniest thing on the way home this afternoon. We were talking about what to pick up for lunch on the way home and Daddy referenced Napoleon Dynamite with, "make yourself a quesadilla or something." Sadie's response..."a quesa-who?"

Red Carpet

I am so proud of Matt for what he accomplished in just a few short months. Austin Fashion Week was a huge success and the Austin Fashion Awards was the perfect way to conclude the week of events. And special thanks to Bebe and Papa, who made it possible for me to go to the event on Sunday. Sadie had been sick for several days and I was at the end of my rope. Thanks for taking such good care of our baby girl. (she is feeling much better now :)

Sadie's brush with high fashion

Even though Sadie has been feeling puny the last few days, she did have an Austin Fashion Week outing this evening (go Daddy!!) Corey Lynn Calter, a designer from LA, set up shop in the old Moxie space to sell her wares while in Austin for the Awards on Sunday. She was there this evening for her event and was so sweet to Sadie. You see, she has a Sadie back home, who is 5, as well as a 20-month-old. She could not have been nicer and even showed us pics of her girls on her camera. Darling with straight dark brown hair. Not only that, but she gave me a dress to wear for the Austin Fashion Awards! I love it and now I love her, too.