Whip-smart toddlers, 12-minute miles, and suburban rec rooms

Yesterday when I picked Edie up from daycare, she said (in front of her buddies at the snack table), "Mom, your tummy is small!" I thought, Bless you, child. Last week we were watching an ant carry a huge load of food. She claimed, "He's carrying it to his brother's house!" Her favorite colors are purple and blue. I asked if she wanted brown or white rice. She said, "I want purple and blue rice!"

Could I love them anymore? No.

I always think, I gotta write this down. And I do keep a journal for her, and now Emmeline, but there's no way to capture it all. Besides, this blog is my journal.

I don't like when people look at Emmeline and state, "Enjoy it, they grow up so fast". I never had post-partum depression but that comment just turns my mood towards melancholy. I know they grow up fast. I'm watching Edie grow up fast (almost three!?) Although on days when Edie repeatedly says "I don't wanna", it doesn't seem like they grow up fast enough. A newborn is just a little sack of sugar, and she is starting to engage and coo more, but it'll be fun when she smiles purposely and interacts with us and Edie. Or declares where an ant is going.

The playground's where it's at.

Another amazing toddler development is her association with time. Edie often says, "Hey, we saw that yesterday", meaning any time in the past. We read a book that had a horse, a goat, and a unicorn among other creatures.  She said she saw them all yesterday. I asked if she really saw a unicorn. "Yes, on Abby's Flying Fairy School". She's right! Well, it was a gerbil-corn but close enough.

Niblet, the Sesame Street gerbil-corn

In other news, I went on my first run since December this week! I maintained a granny-like pace of 12 minute mile. I ran then walked another mile, and it felt great. Family friend Mary Ellen stayed home with Emmeline, as she's a bit young to go running with me, but I'm looking forward to jogging stroller days as well. No races for me yet, but I'm volunteering at an 'Extreme Scramble' next week. Watching running events always psyches me up.

Also, we are making some good progress on the basement. And by we I mean my Dad. The walls have been painted purple, the carpet will be installed next Friday, and my pops is busy hanging doors and installing trim as I type. It's not ready for playing in or hosting guests, but will be soon, and we're excited to have more living space. We might not have a proper couch for some time though. Unless we find a decent one for free! 

"Look at that face!" (another Edie quote)

Lastly, Emmeline is a great baby. She sleeps well, and is growing like a weed. She's already challenging her 0-3 month onesies. Dave stayed with her and gave her a bottle last night, while I went out with some girlfriends for Greek apps, white wine, and some good ol' fashioned dishing. I believe Dave and Emmeline may have bonded, just in time for Father's Day.