Too much TV!

I am fully aware that children are subject to too much TV in today's world. It became my reality, however, when I overheard my oldest ask, "Dad, is it 8/7 Central?"

BUSTED!

Once upon a time (last night - to be exact) there were two little girls (Missy & Sissy) who were put to bed at a very reasonable time (8:00). This was a bit earlier than ususal and since Mommy was deeply entranced by a particular show (American Idol) the girls were a bit distracted by the noise and couldn't go to sleep (or so I'm told). After an hour had past and the clock had struck midnight (well...9:00) Mommy went to check on her pumpkins. Missy was playing with the cat - (Uh-oh!) and Sissy was no where to be found (bigger uh-oh!).

When Mommy went to check with Daddy and HE didn't know where Sissy was, they both decided to check the bedroom again. No Sissy in the wet bed.
What?! WET BED?!

A bottle of water had been dumped all over the bed leaving a sopping wet mess! Then when Mommy turned around, THERE was Sissy - standing in the closet - with a pretty dress and baby high-heel shoes.

Needless to say Mommy wasn't happy and let her know it. She immediately began sobbing with remorse. She just "...didn't mean to!" Ha! How does one not 'mean' to get dressed up? I don't know but I couldn't help forgiving her when she asked because she was so sincerely sorry for what she'd done.

************ Tonight I was informed that she had gotten all dressed up so she could sneak downstairs and **dance** with her Daddy. ************* aughhhhhhhhh! Way to break a mother's heart!

Marriage?...

A few days ago I had an interesting conversation with Sissy. It went sort of like this:
Sissy: "Mommy, when will I get married?"
Mommy: "Well, you have a LONNNNNG time to worry about that."
S: "Who will I marry? I think I might marry Aaron."
M: "You don't need to even think about it until you're an adult."
S: "Will I look like you when I'm growed up?"
M: "Definately not."
S: "Will I be as big as you when I'm big?"
M: "Probably not."
S: "Well, I love Aaron and he loves me, so I think I will marry HIM. Will you miss me when I'm married?"
M: "Terribly!"
S: "Well, don't worry - me and Aaron will come visit you, Daddy & Missy EVERY DAY!"
M: "OH, NO you won't! Missy won't be living here then!"
S: "Yes she will."
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Not a Baby Anymore...

I just can't believe it but my baby isn't a baby anymore! While today isn't the "day" we celebrated Sissy's 4th birthday today with her very own Hello Kitty cake & ice cream. She was surrounded by grandmas and grandpas and aunts and uncles and one cousin. And of course Mom, Dad and Missy. What a fun time it was. Lots of great gifts (thanks!) and hugs, hugs, hugs! We love you, Sissy! Happy 4th birthday!