{ Munchkins part II }

Sophie Lynn:

Where to begin . . . this girl has transformed from baby to big girl over night. She decided a few days before Christmas that she was done with diapers and pretty much potty trained herself. Not just in the day, she wakes up in the night to go. And it seems like after that, she's just big. She talks in full sentences (45% of which I completely don't understand) and is turning out to be quite the pleasant little girl.

Sophie is my little dancer. She takes a pre-school dance class once a week and LOVES it! Tuesdays can't come soon enough because every time we pick up Ayden from school she asks if she gets to go to "Kell's cwass". (Mckelle's class) He teacher said she's doing really well with following instructions which is something I was sure she'd struggle with, being a "free spirit" and all. The best part though . . . her cute little bod in those dance clothes. Absolutely floors me every time. What a doll.

 Sophie also has a play group with some girls in our neighborhood. We rotate houses each week, taking turns teaching about a letter. The girls love to do the crafts although they don't last long and usually end up just dressing up like princesses or running around. They are becoming really good friends which is fun because they are all in nursery together and will be in the same class in school. Sophie also asks for play group everyday so Wedensday is a highlight around here.

Sophie loves to snuggle. So much so, that she will not stay in her bed for more than a couple hours at a time without waking up and realizing that no one is snuggling with her. At which time she proceeds to climb in our bed and nuzzle up to us. No matter how many times we put her back, inevitably she ends up right back between us with a smile on her face. A phrase I hear quite often during our snuggle sessions is, "Mommy, you kikkle my bat?" (tickle my back) She will do almost anything for a little back tickle . . . just like her Dad.

Sophie loves interactive television. Ayden wasn't big on responding to the TV when the characters asked a question but Sophie is all about it. She loves to watch Super Why, Dora, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse for this exact reason. They are always asking for audience participation which she is more than willing to give.

Sophie is part camel. If I could only count the number of times a day that this girl asks for a drink .  . . and I'll give you one guess what her beverage of choice is? That's right "docta pepa" just like her Momma.

Sophie is my happy girl. No matter what kind of shananagins she is getting into, she always has a smile on her face. Even when she's getting in trouble, she loves to look at me and smile while repeating something extremely cute. She throws fits like any other 2 year old, but if you've spent any time with her you'd understand me when I say, she is a very pleasant child. 

Some funny stories about Soph: She picks up on slang. She loves to repeat stuff like "that's cool" or "Awesome!" or "whats up?" She also likes to add in things she'll say,"That's fun Mom, that's reee fun!" The other day she told Logan that something was, "super super awesome!" She is talking so much now it's so crazy to me, and she loves to talk to strangers and explain things to them. Like: "That's my mom" "she names Mary" "he's not my dad, he's my mom" and so on. I forgot what it's like when they start talking. Everything out of their mouth is ridiculously cute. 

Sophie is becoming very independent. Many times a day I hear the phase, "I do it ahh my self!" She likes to get herself dressed and undressed, get in and out of the car as well as buckle her seatbelt, and pour her own drinks and screw the lids on her sippys.

Some of the things Sophie loves are: Going to nursery, playing with friends, watching Dora, hot noodles (ramen), going bye bye with mom,  taking care of her babies, changing her clothes, and getting into any kind of trouble she can find.

Soph is such a joy to have in our family. She brings so much light and energy. We are lucky to have such a sweetie.