September 12 of 12

8:55am

Today at Angie's preschool, it's bring your teddy bear to school day. Angela, of course, chose her most prized stuffed animal, "Goiy-goiy" (rhymes with "boy-boy"). It may look like this photo was taken in our back yard, but it's actually in front of her school. (My Mary statue is much bigger, thank you very much!)

9:05am

Here's Angela with one of her teachers, Miss Lulu. Goiy-goiy obviously thinks it's nap time already.

9:30am

Back at the house, Katie and I have some quality time together. Lately, she's become interested in her Teletubbies doll, Lala. It's heartwarming to see her face light up when she sees Lala, and how she gives her doll a "big hug" and drooly kisses. Of course, after 5 minutes of this, mom gets a little jealous and has to remind Katie that Lala wasn't the one who carried her for 9 months, went through hours of labor, etc. 

11:55am

Katie and I head back over to Angela's school for the "Teddy Bear Picnic" in the cafeteria. Here's Angela with her teddy bear ears on, standing next to her friend Ava. 

1:55pm

Katie finally fell asleep - 40 mintues before we had to go back to pick Angela up. So, here she is catching a few more Z's in the car.

2:30 - 4:00pm

For a week now, Katie has been showing all the signs of a teething baby. However, my mommy anxieties got the best of me and I finally took her to the doctor to make sure she didn't have an ear infection. After waiting over an hour and a half with two clingy, tired kids, everything checked out okay. Plus, we ended up with a Blue's Clues sticker from the nurse - score! I guess it was worth the excruciating, life-draining wait after all!
7:24pm

Time for our evening walk after dinner. We decided to go to the park around the corner and feed the ducks. Of course, those feathered friends would have nothing to do with us, so we fed the turtles and fish instead.
8:13pm

Bathtime! And yes, those are goggles Houston is putting on Angela. If you have to ask why, then you really don't want to know.

I'm tempted to return this child - this one has a crack...

My little baby has taken yet another big step this week - she no longer requires a seat in the tub. Of course, a steady hand from mom or dad is required to avoid being knocked over by The S.S. Angela.