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1. I schlepped Sophie with me to an appointment this week. I worried that she’d be a nuisance to the staff or that she’d make parts of the appointment nearly impossible. After all, girlfriend is a 1 year old, and she more or less believes that NO ONE should EVER touch/look at/be close to Mom (p.s. this includes Michael. Sophie possesses an acute snuggle/cuddle/kissing radar that buzzes loudly any time Michael and I hug each other.) Blessedly, Sophie did VERY well and was a model child during almost all of the appointment.
2. This brings me to #2: Sophie has a growling problem. She growled off and on throughout the appointment. It’s never done with anger or frustration. It’s simply a vocal sound she’s trying on for size. And, although her dainty size and feminine features would lead you to believe otherwise, this little girl can seriously GROWL. Like a gremlin. It’s both funny and disconcerting. She’ll be whispering, then singing high notes, then growling. And growling. And growling. I’m hoping the phase passes quickly and we move onto something a little more…sweet. Like purring. Maybe she could take up purring…
3. Michael and I are seeing The Avengers this weekend. Michael’s been on pins and needles for weeks. I’m glad for him to get to see it. Plus, I’ve heard good things about it and I might be able to sweet-talk my way to some movie theater popcorn.
4. I finished Bringing Up Bebe, a book about French parenting from the perspective of an American ex-pat living in Paris. It was fascinating! I really enjoyed reading it. I didn’t read it like a manual (I read it more like a case study), but I found myself wanting to try out some of the concepts I read about. I really recommend it. Also, I want to give Sophie more exposure to stinky cheeses (which I love).
5. I’m on the hunt for a dynamite chili recipe. In this case “dynamite” refers to “excellent in quality” not the effect the chili will have on one’s digestive system. I’ve had a few friends and family members pass along their favorites, and I’m collecting a list of recipes to try. Do you have a favorite? Leave it in the comments, or email it to me (onelovelylife (at) gmail (dot) com)
Happy weekend!
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The growling is hilarious. I can just picture it. I’m sure it freaks some people (strangers) out! How funny.
What a fun (and funny) little darling you have!
My LOVE for Five Fact Fridays continues growing ever stronger with each passing week…
(We saw Avengers recently and both really enjoyed it!)
Have I mentioned that girlfriend has the most beautiful profile?!? She is SOOOOO gorgeous! Also, I wish I could help in the Chili department, but any recipe I have would be one you have from the fam
Love you girl!
I bet that growling sounds adorable
happy weekend to you and your lovely family ♥
Joe won our ward’s chili cookoff, unfortunately for you he is one of those “I’ll keep dumping all these good things in until it tastes good, but I never measure” people. So no recipe. But he tends to go rather spicy. My mom’s is more mild and she puts in shredded carrots, which is interesting.
Anyway, wanted to tell you that Evie freaks out when I touch Joe. She is old enough to talk now so she yells “MINE!!” And starts crying and runs over and clings to him. Hilarious. One thing we started doing is that if he kisses me and she cries or gets jealous we pick her up and give her a squish kiss from both sides so she can be part of the kiss, if that makes sense. Seems to cheer her up.
You take some great photos yourself, missy! Though I’d love to get my hands on that cutie pie. I bet it’s adorable when she growls. Thanks for reminding me about Bringing Up Bebe, I’ve been meaning to get it from the library and forgotten. Now I’m going to go put a hold on it!
Sophie is getting so big! That’s cute she growls. It’s funny the sounds babies make. I love it!
Cute post! My daughter has also been growling so it’s nice to know she’s not the only one.
There’s actually Rhode Island food staple called a “Dynamite”! It’s like sloppy joes on a sub roll…. but more intense than that, haha. We LOVE them!
Miranda- That sounds tasty! I’ll have to look up a recipe!