Peanut butter and cheese ... Man oh man!

I met a new friend recently, Stacy, who lives down the street from me in our complex. She has a daughter about 9 months younger than Millie named Tia. We have been getting to know one another and watching our kids play together. Over the last week or so that I have know her, I have been reminded to enjoy Millie. It was a needed reminder, as I had become far to serious and intent on teaching my daughter to use the potty and to obey without whining. We had the girls playing with dolls, a toy kitchen, bubbles, the sandbox, and a wading pool. Stacy told me about the crafts and activities she was doing with Tia and I was reminded of how much fun a toddler can be.

Some Millie-isms from this week are especially funny. I'm not sure where she picked up this phrase but, one day this week as I was taking her to the potty she said, "Man oh, Man!" The inflection was hilarious! She has been saying it a lot this week, not just for potty time. It just cracks me up to hear her. :-) Today when I asked her what she wanted for lunch, peanut butter sandwich or cheese tostada, she said "Peanut butter cheese!" So I thought, "Why not? A Peanut butter and cheese sandwich actually sounds pretty good." She devoured it! I think I may try one some day soon. :-)

We all joined the Summer Reading program at the library today, and I am really excited about biting into some juicy books! Millie will get a free book and some coupons. Royce and I will enter a drawing for a gas card and an i-pod. Let the reading begin!