Busy day confusion

Brea had such a jam-packed day today, we started off at the bank for a fun-filled appointment to get an account set-up and then off to a playdate at Malaya's, and finally to a basketball tournament to see Daddy in action.

So of course in the midst of all this activity Brea got a little confused and had her first "You're Not My Mamma" experience.

We stopped into a bakery before the playdate and after the bank to pick up some morsels of yumminess and some baby buns (mini croissants) for Brea. She was examining the deli meat while I waited in line to pay when I popped out of line to grab one more thing. I returned to the line to find my daughter hugging the leg of a stranger. I had to lean down and say "Brea, that's not your mama" before she realized - it was a very good hug. She wasn't too perterbed, she just gave me a look that said, "how did you get there when I'm hugging you?" Meanwhile, the lady was shocked and very flattered and the whole store thought it was just the "cutest" thing ever.

Car, 'ruck, and choo choos!

Brea's been calling out when we are out driving these days. Every few minutes there will be a little voice from the back calling "Cracker?" when she wants her snack or "'ruck!" when she sees a truck pass by.

The other day when we were stopped at a light, there was a car carrier truck in the next lane.
"Ca', ca'!" called out Brea. "'Ruck!" she added. Then, after a pause came a quiet, "choo choo".

What a confusing world it must be when you only have a 15 word vocabulary :o)

Slumber away

So I finally did it! December 18th was the official last boobie day for Brea. She had been slowing down up 'til then but I didn't go all the way until we reached Christmas break so that Craig would be able to lend a hand in the event of emergencies. She took it wonderfully and the first night, she slept for 11 hours straight! With only a break-down mid-way through the holidays for three molars to pop out, she's taken to going back to sleeping through the night. Craig was a real help and soldiered through several sleepless nights so that I could catch up on much needed sleep.

So our routine is now as follows:

• Teeth brushing
• Pyjama change
• Sleep sack and story
• Kiss Daddy goodnight
• Lie down in bed and hold onto Mommy's finger while she sings a few songs

Yay for my little girl who can slumber away all night!