She has shifted from solely mentioning her personal needs to asking Harry and I about ourselves. Throughout the day, Winnie Girl approaches us with ” ‘a doing Mommy,” and ” ‘a the matter Harry?”

I took them to the Agriculture Fair to pet livestock, hear live music, and taste a dripping ice cream cone. What delighted them most was pretending to pilot the abandoned helicopter ride found beyond the “Additional Parking” sign.

She keeps a running tally of her favorites. I am updated daily. Currently, rainbows, butterflies, and rabbits are top contenders. 

“I did it.”

These little purple Asics wield much influence in our house. When they are on, all is well, and spirited frolicking ensues. When I remind her that they are to be left at the door, she can’t seem to pick herself off the floor. 

Grandma thoughtfully sent a romper with a seaside print that very nearly mirrors the oil painting that I finished the day before Harry arrived.