Oh what a SWEET Bribe

So Kylie is almost 99% potty trained.. WOOHOO!  Finally, we figured out how to bribe her to potty.  Marshmallows (all she gets is two and miniatures!).  I am not sure about you but if you told me to go on the potty and I would get marshmallows I would too.  She is getting to the point where she doesn't even want the marshmallows anymore just puts both hands in the air and says I did it!  Starting in September no more pull-ups we are done!  So glad to put this chapter behind us.

Kylie has also been eating like crazy this week, BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Zucchini, Squash, Tacos and Rice.  Things she normally won't eat she is all about eating them now.  So we have rewarded her with a few Desserts.  

The other day we were at Starbucks (shocker!) getting our Treat ($2 Frapachinno) since I had my Chai Latte in the morning.  Kylie saw this whoopie pie.  Two red velvet cookies with icing in the middle.  She HAD to have it.  I told her you can't  have it now but when you finish your dinner you can eat it.  She carried it home in this little box, put it next to her while she was eating and ate EVERYTHING plus had seconds.  She was so thrilled to have this little treat.  She also enjoyed Ben and Jerry's frozen yogurt the other night as well.    Honestly, as much as she is smiling she would rather have grapes and oranges for a dessert but a little sweets now and again go a LONG way!

Daddy and I Day!

Occasionally Mommy has to do ship tours on one of the largest ships out there, so Daddy and I decided to spend some time at the Parkland Liberty Park. It has been awfully hot in South Florida, so even though this park has a lot of jungle gym type stuff, it also has a little water play area. Here are some pictures that Mommy can enjoy while on the ship! (Hmmm...maybe we will be cruising again soon!)

  Round...and round...and round...

 Snack time!

Friday Breakfast with Mama

As busy as life gets at times it is always important to me to enjoy the small things.  Those things sure do go a long way.  This morning I jumped out of bed and quickly got ready.  Today was going to be Friday Breakfast with Mama Day.  Kylie and I got out of the house in record time, leaving a sad Daddy behind. (Sorry one day when we go to get pedicures and manicures you won't be as sad).  

We arrive at McDonald's (which Kylie has been to maybe 2-5 times since she was born) and quickly order pancakes.  Kylie loves her pancakes.  We sit down with her HOT pancakes and quickly butter them.  While we are waiting for them to cool Kylie decides that she is going to say HI to everyone that walks through the door.  And if they don't notice her she continues to wave, if they still don't notice her she waves her hands above her head like she is bringing a 747 into a gate to be parked.  I am not kidding she welcomed every person at McDonald's this morning and let me tell you it takes all kinds!

Kylie continued to smile, cuddle and smear syrup on me throughout her meal, which she ate all three pancakes herself.  There was no sharing with Mama.  There was no meltdowns, no arguments just love, pancakes and my McDonald's greeter.    She even told everyone when they left to have a nice day and see you later.

This was the best morning a Mama could have! 

Sleepy Head

The last few weeks Kylie has started to enjoy her sleep. Although, not on the weekends were she still feels 5:30am is time to wake up.  During the weekdays she refuses to get out of bed in the morning and heaven forbid you turn on the light or open the blinds.  If you do she storms over turns off the light and gets back into bed.  This morning was no different, although she smiled and was happy she wasn't willing to get out of bed.  On the way to school she took the blanket with her and told me night night mama.  When I turned around to check on her at a stop light this is what I saw....

I said, Kylie where are you??  She said No Mama Kylie is sleeping!  How cute.. I wish I could drive to work like this!  

Tea Party...

Just sitting down after an amazing fun and busy weekend and trying to reflect about all the great things that happened! The best event had to be Sophia's 4th Birthday Party which was themed a Tea Party.  The invitation said to come over in your Tea Dress and bring your favorite stuffed animal.  Kylie had a blast playing with all the Three and Four Year old girls. The party was complete with makeup, jewelry, hats, tea sandwiches in the shapes of butterflies, spiders and hearts.  Tea Cookies and oh Tea too!  They even had some paparazzi boys going around filming them and taking pictures.  A fun time was had by all!  Brian even had a blast, although watching his little girl get all made up hmmm.. not ready for that

Kylie getting ready to go into the party... 

 Makeup, Hat and Jewelry Check (Check out that adorable Tea Table behind Kylie!)

 

 

Some of the Girls 

(Sophia - The Birthday girl is in the Purple Hat)

 

Kylie drinking her Tea (Lipton Cold Green Tea)

 Silly Sophia, Kylie and Mia - 

After the Cake, Lollipops and Cupcakes

 

Bonus Shot - Kylie on Sunday after her Cupcake, she didn't want to admit that it was her! 

 

Splash Adventure Sunday

What a great day! All of us are exhausted from all our outdoor fun! Kylie, Brian and I met our friends at Splash Adventure this morning for two hours of splash fun. This is a great park as the water is only max 3 feet deep so the kids can run play and enjoy the slides. By 10 mins into the day Kylie was wanting to go head first down all the slides as long as you went down the slide after her. The favorite thing is the pail that turns over and dumps water everywhere.

The Pail...

After some down time at the house of coloring and playing we met our friends at the clubhouse for some water action fun. We had games of chicken between Kylie and Sophia. Swimming races with Kylie, Sophia and Mia. Plus Brian became a speed boat for Kylie, Sophia, Mia and Becca (he is tired now!). The girls couldn't be bothered with the fish out of water game the boys were playing they were having too much fun. It was great to see them all together and playing and we always enjoy all meeting at the clubhouse and swimming along!

Um the pool again Mom??

After a great dinner, Kylie basically marched herself into the bathtub and straight to bed she was exhausted. We asked her if she had a great day and she said YEAH and said Love you Mama and Daddy, see you later. I think she was snoring before we walked down the stairs!


Oh and Brian has a new blog.. check it out at LumsYums

Busy Week

We have had a busy week and haven't had time to make a post. Last weekend we went to Hugo Sr. birthday party and Kylie had a great time in the pool. She was thrilled that Terri and Hugo's dogs liked to swim in the pool with her and William and Isabella. She was like oh no doggy in the water and then they were swimming so she just joined in. I know I know a picture would be better but you know I was eating and supervising!

Here is a picture of Kylie resting on William's shoulder. We keep telling her that he is too old for her!



Brian has been collecting coke caps and codes for years and years and even has my Mom entering in the codes she gets. He decided to cash them in and get Kylie a.... WAIT FOR IT.... Hand held Vacuum. I thought it was a tad bit sexist but turns out she likes to clean up spills and messes (Oh I forgot her OCD) and helps me out.. She says I GOT IT and runs to quickly vacuum up a spill with her special toy.



Lastly, our neighbors Abbe, Becca and Noah were up in New York for a Dance Competition / Camp where they all hung up with my favorite choreographers from SYTYCD. Super jealous. They brought home Kylie this awesome Red M&M guy. She has been sleeping with him lately.. Too bad he isn't real as M&Ms are my favorite (blue is my favorite guy!)



Hope your having a great week wherever you are and not melting from all this heat. Florida is apparently a "cool" place to be this week!