Under the Weather

Mabel has yet another ear infection ... two of them, in fact. Also, her left ear drum perforated (but 'only slightly', according to the doctor. Phew.), which likely contributed to her extreme fussiness this weekend. She made the most of things by getting in some good cuddling with Hamlet, AKA her 'best furry boy'.

Backyard Tire Swing

This was taken on St. Patrick's Day, hence the wearing o' the green.

Where's Mabel?

This is Mabel's new favorite place to play: the big pine tree in our front yard. She likes to play hide-and-seek but when I say, "Where's Mabel? I can't find her?" she always gives herself away: "I right here, Mommy!"

Mabel's Favorite Things, Spring 2011

From the home office in Hyattsville, MD, and in no particular order:

10. New hula hoop ("my hula hula")

9. Blocks

8. Being in the kitchen, watching whatever's going on ("Lift me up so I can see, Mommy")

7. The cats, especially Hamlet ("Hammy is my best furry boy")

6. Singing - Mabel often sings herself to sleep and wakes up singing

5. Dogs. We often go for walks around the neighborhood to look for them.

4. PopPop and Grammy. Mabel talks about them all the time.

3. Peanut butter

2. Reading - usually a book from Grammy

1. Soft Baby (When Mabel gets home from school she immediately looks for SB, holds her close and whispers: "Oh Soft Baby. It's so good to see you.")