This One Is For You Godfather Hugo

Don't let your eyes deceive you that surely is not a Boomer's Volleyball she is using.  Swimming, Fashion Designer and now Basketball.  What is next?  I would go for honor roll student.

The Next Vera Wang?

Kylie has just started to taking a liking to her dolls.  She loves to carry them around, make sure they are eating and puts them to sleep.  Today Kylie designed a one of a kind outfit for her baby.  This is the baby that gets to take a bath with her.

You will notice she is sporting her duck towel hoodie, with a monkey diaper, pair of undies, knee high socks paired with lovely pink crocs. 

I don't know about you but truly Kylie is the next HOT Fashion Designer.

Please also notice that the baby is sitting in the high chair as that is for babies Mom!  Kylie has finally transitioned to sitting at the table with us.  (Not sure why I was so reluctant to do the switch as she is doing great!)

 

Purrs... Booms.. and Sounds of the Ocean

Did the subject get you interested on what the crazy Lum Family is up to now?  

On Friday night (Booms) we attended the Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden.  To describe would to say simply breathtaking landscaping, views.  It was filled with peace, quiet and reflection.  Until the drummers started.  What an amazing event filled with phenomenal drummers that really loved what they did.  Kylie stared at them with her mouth open saying Look at them Mama WOW and was taken away.  When they were finished she gave them a standing ovation.

 

On Saturday (PURRS), I was on the Oasis of the Seas for a ship tour.  Brian and Kylie went to spend some time with Godfather Hugo and his wife Jess.  Apparently, they attended some amazing hot dog place.  Read Brian's review HERE  They played with their cats, fed the fish in the ocean and had what appears to be a lot of laughs and giggles. 

On Sunday (Sounds of the Ocean) we woke up and headed straight to the beach.  We enjoyed breakfast on the beach and played making sand castles and playing in the water.  When the Jellyfish stopped beaching themselves we enjoyed the water more.  However, we were always keeping a careful eye on the water!  (Sorry the video is sidewise!)

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!