A new song by Katie...

Overheard while she was strumming the guitar this morning:

When I get a little shy, I just make a little friend.
When I'm feeling so calm, I'se make this pork (I swear she said pork!)
When I make a time I see
Each time I feel tonight...
(discordant notes)

(gradually increase tempo)
When I'm feeling calm, and I just make a little fun
When I make a little fun that makes me feel good inside
When I feel all good then I make a little fun
When I make a little fun
When I don't have die
(loud chords and I couldn't hear next line)
(softer....)
I just need to try again...
(a capella)
I just have to try...

When I feel a little alone
When I feel like this
I feel like this, I feel like this (faster, crescendo)
(pause for effect, then softly)
I feel like this...

Then she decided she wanted to be a cat. Meow!

Saturday

Katie had fun at the car dealer today - she spent most of the time sitting in a giant SUV. I was talking with a salesman and the lights would be flashing, etc. Many asked if she came with the car but I was pretty firm that she'd be going home with me :) We didn't buy anything today, but we both gave the cute little RAV4 - Red only, please - a big thumbs up.

After dinner and a little finger painting, she decided she didn't want to sleep in bed tonight. She wants to sleep downstairs. So I pulled out one of the recliners, loaded it up with pillows and blankets, and now she's having a great time staying up late, nibbling apple slices and watching some tv.

We may not go out and do crazy stuff, but I like to think we're making other memories that are fun and long-lasting :)

Oh my.

Katie was hesitant to go to school Thursday, but when we got there her little friend Tanner ran over, grabbed her by the hand, and off they ran together. Adorable.

Friday morning, Katie informs me as I strap her into her carseat, that she is in love with Caleb. And that when they're not together, he is always in her heart. Her little face was so sincere. Then she adds, "but Caleb doesn't like to kiss." *blink*

Saturday morning I took her to her favorite playland place, and she met a boy named Drew (considerably older than she is, I might add) - and THEY held hands during the puppet show.

*shakes head. She's FOUR. I'm gonna be in SO much trouble about 10 years from now!

Baffling

Why will she eat a pile of spaghetti and meatballs, but won't eat spaghetti sauce with meat in it?

Why does she insist on wearing her panties backwards? Does she really LIKE wedgies?

Why won't she eat anything with the word "bean" in it?

Why does she move super-sonically slow on "regular" days and is up, dressed, ready to go before 8 a.m. on dance day?

(yawn, stretch) She woke me up at 6:22 this morning. UGH!

Oh my funny girl. I love her THIS MUCH!

Trick or Treat!