Go-Go Mommy

The Second Goodbye

 It's that time of year where we are saying goodbye to many things.  First, it was Poppy & Sweet Pea's swim classes that ended this past Monday.  Now, it's Poppy's Daisy Troop.

Poppy was in her first Girl Scout Troop and was super excited to share the experience with her best friend from preschool; Miss T.  Each month she looked forward to the meetings and seeing Miss T since the two were at different elementary schools.  Each month she got to make a craft, learn about many important things like recycling, and earning her "petals" in the process.  We had so much fun watching her flower "grow" on her Daisy Vest!

Now it's complete.  She just earned her last petal - violet for "being a sister to every Girl Scout."  When our troop leader asked each girl what she enjoyed most about coming to the Daisy meetings each month, Poppy said:  "Just being here."  Isn't that so true and what we all should be thankful for? 

Way to go Poppy!  I love you:).

Not Many Years of This Left...

The other day Poppy had a question for me that came completely from left field:

"Mommy, how do you and Daddy know so much about so many things?" 

After I get done dancing a jig and patting myself on the back, I answered; "Well, daddy and I went to school for many many years.  We also learned a lot from our mommies and daddies, and we learned a lot, and still do, just by reading on our own."

Poppy; "Wow, so that's why."  (And I see the little wheels spinning in her head.)

Me to myself; "Hmm, I'd better get this conversation on the books so I can dust it off in about 10 years."  At least, I hope I have that long!

My 30 days: 14

Today's Poppyisms:

"Oh, I'm so excited!" (pronounced x-kited)

"Mommy, you're not going to believe this..."

(Singing) "Felice mommy hop." (instead of "Feliz Navidad")

"Daddy, do you have a blanket at work like I do?" (referring to her security blanket,
known as the "soft blanket" that goes everywhere with her)

"Mommy (or Daddy), I need some love."

Daddy: "Hey look at those guys over there. I think they work for Facebook."
Poppy: "They look like the Jonas Brothers."

(Did I mention she's not even 4 yet?)

Daddy, I want chili today!

Poppy: Daddy, I want chili today!

Daddy: That sounds great. I haven't made chili in a while and today is the perfect day for it!

One shopping trip and about 9 hours later:

Daddy: Who wants to have the first taste of the chili?

Poppy & Mommy: I do! I do!

Daddy: Okay Poppy, you've been such a good girl today you can have it.

(Daddy hands out spoons and puts some chili into a bowl. He lowers the bowl for Poppy to dig in with her spoon first.)

Poppy: What?! That's NOT chili!

Daddy: Yes it is.

Poppy: NO it's not - it's soup!

Mommy: Honey, that's daddy's famous chili. (Taking a taste.) It's very yummy!

Poppy: Well I don't want it.

Daddy: But this is what you asked for this morning.

Poppy: No, it's not.

Mommy: Wait a minute everyone. Poppy, what does chili look like?

Poppy: It wiggles and jiggles!

Back to the drawing board - anyone have any jello mix handy? hee hee

Remember when...?

Fun lovin', sometimes heartwrenching, but always hip sayings by Poppy at age 3 and a half:

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When Poppy wants to watch the news: "Mommy, let's see what's happening in the world."

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Question: Poppy, what does daddy do for a living?
Answer: He sucks his thumb.

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Papa and Grandma were babysitting one night during dinner while Go-Go Mommy got a haircut. Apparently, Poppy is getting used to Mommy being at home:

Poppy: I'll have something else to eat.
Grandma: This is a special dinner mommy wants you to have tonight.
Poppy: I'm sad. I miss mommy.
Papa: If you eat this, you can have pineapple. (Which Papa and Grandma
just brought from their trip to Hawaii.)
Poppy: (Going over to the front door with one hand on her hip.) I'm not in the mood. I'm sad, I'm jealous, and I'm angry.

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Poppy's Favorite Joke:
Why did the elf run out of the kitchen?
Because the recipe said crack one egg and beat it!

Want to share your kid's classics? I'd love to hear them!

Poppy and her Papa

Poppy:  I have to go to work in Chicago.

Papa: You do?

Poppy: Yes.

Papa:  What do you do for work?

Poppy:  As a matter of fact, I don't know.