1. She likes to make faces like this anytime she sees me with the camera.
2. Her favorite song is Knick Knack Paddy Whack (give the dog a bone).
3. She's going to be three in a couple of weeks.
4. She says she'll start going potty in the toilet when she turns three.
5. The little strawberry hemangioma she had on her arm when she born is almost gone now (and I kind of miss it).
6. Whenever she wakes up and her Dad's not home she calls him on the phone and says "But you didn't kiss and huuuuuug me."
7. She likes to call people stinker-pots.
8. She still rarely sleeps through the night - I hear her little feet pounding down the hallway multiple times a night hollering "Mom I'm scared, can I crawl in bed with you?" (and I usually cave in until she starts kicking me or talking in her sleep and then I carry her back to her own bed).
9. Every single one of her babies used to be named Cassie. They're all named A.K. now.
10. When I put her in time-out the other day she hollered, "Well...you're a BRAT mom and you're not going to Kids Zone with me EVER AGAIN!" (she threatens me with not being able to go to Kids Zone all the time).
11. I heard her hollering at all her babies that they weren't going to Kids Zone either because they weren't behaving the other day.
12. She's really loud and opinionated and likes to repeat the same thing over and over and over (and over) again.
13. When I kiss her or hug her she say's "You're kissing me because you really love me, huh Mom?"
I sure do.
OMG...she is so cute! I think it's awesome that you write all these little things down about Annie. You'll definately cherish all of these memories someday!
Posted by: Sarah Edelman | January 30, 2009 at 09:02 AM
Adorable!
Posted by: sharon | January 30, 2009 at 09:05 AM
She's really really looking more & more like you all the time! I remembered her birthday is coming up in February.... wow... 3 already!! I'm sure the time has flown by. I used to love hearing that little pitter patter of feet throughout the house. It takes on a different sound over the years and I occassionally crave the ones of years ago. Even in the middle of the night. It's a sweet sound.
oh... and I would MOST definitely like to start calling some people stinker-pots if I thought I could get away with it.
Posted by: Colleen | January 30, 2009 at 09:06 AM
WOW Karen! Those are incredible and just when I thought I was ok with not having kids.... When I come to your blog (each time a new posts comes up as I'm a blog stalker) I know I'm going to either see or read something great! You never let me down! I so wish I was your neighbor cause you are such good people I would love to be one of your friends! Thanks for blessing us with these beautiful words! Hug her for me would you!
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | January 30, 2009 at 09:10 AM
So stinkin' cute and she is beginning to lose that 'baby/toddler' look. I wish I would have done something like this as mine were little. What a wonderful way to record her personality.
oh, BTW, she's the "stinker pot".
Posted by: Ann Grounds | January 30, 2009 at 09:13 AM
wow she is just like my Chloe. Gotta love little strong willed girls!
Posted by: Heather Prins | January 30, 2009 at 09:21 AM
she is simply adorable, karen. :)
Posted by: melanie | January 30, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Please pack her up and bring her to Florida:) I love Annie! I can't wait until my husband gets home from work to show him her picture. She is wonderful!
Posted by: Melanie | January 30, 2009 at 09:29 AM
She is just adorable, and I thank you for sharing all the things she does. It puts a smile on my face that lasts all day!
Posted by: TerriB in Oregon | January 30, 2009 at 09:47 AM
My daughter had a strawberry hemangioma on her tummy when she was born. I was also sad when it started to disappear! She is now almost 9-years old and, if you look really closely, you can still a very faint mark. Your Annie is so cute - love all the things she says! Hope you are writing it all down!
Posted by: Jeannine B. | January 30, 2009 at 09:52 AM
SO CUTE! and Emma told me the same thing about going in the toilet when she turned three and guess what? she DID! well, a few weeks later, but she did it in her own time, I never forced her to sit on the toilet, ever...and she only had 2 accidents, ever. It was the best thing I ever did, I call it non-potty training. And I plan on doing it with Alex also. I am too lazy to clean up accidents.
And I love how she hollers at the babies. Emma did that also. It is adorable!
Posted by: Amy | January 30, 2009 at 09:59 AM
she smiles just like coley...and she is the PERFECT combination of you and Josh...I see you both so clearly.......such a cutie pie :)
Posted by: Tanya Webster | January 30, 2009 at 09:59 AM
she is so stinkin cute! my son will be 3 in May and has the same sense of humor. yesterday he was mad because i wouldn't "hold him to bed" and yelled "i'm just gonna love you tomorrow! i'm so sad"
Posted by: Maryann | January 30, 2009 at 10:12 AM
My son is six months younger than your little one. I know I can always read on your blog what I have to look forward to. And I can't wait. :)
Posted by: Wendy Goodman | January 30, 2009 at 10:19 AM
she is looking 3 too! man, she's fuNNY!
tara
Posted by: tara pakosta | January 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Too cute. What a precious doll.
Posted by: Theresa | January 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Karen, I know you must know how lucky you are. She is adorable in every way.
Posted by: Beth | January 30, 2009 at 11:07 AM
She's so cute, Karen. As a mother of a three year old strong-willed daughter I can relate very well to much of your post. My little girl is a stinker too, and boy do I ever love her!!!
Posted by: Brenda | January 30, 2009 at 11:21 AM
OMG...she is just the most adorable little gal, attitude and all. I'm sure there is never a dull moment in your house. She looks so full of life and energy...her along with Coley...Bless your heart.
Louise
Posted by: Louise Murr | January 30, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Wow! She is growing up so fast! I discovered your blog about the time she was born & I can't believe she is almost three. She's adorable...you're doing a great job!
Posted by: Denise | January 30, 2009 at 12:46 PM
She is just so cute! Goodluck with potty training.
Posted by: Dina | January 30, 2009 at 12:50 PM
She is so cute!
Posted by: Sharon | January 30, 2009 at 12:54 PM
I hate to say this, but she looks so grown up. The baby fat is starting to disappear! OMG! I looked at pictures of my 4-year-old dd the other day, and I was comparing them to pictures last year. Gone are the days of the chubbies and in it's place, is this little girl. Not a toddler. But a little girl, who wants to wear make-up and buy pretty clothes. Um, I think I'm in trouble! And, I suspect, you are too :D
Posted by: Nita | January 30, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Hahaha Karen what a hoot.. she's so stinkin' cute.. how can you not love that lil' stinker-pot!
Posted by: Teresa B | January 30, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Ohhhhh.... She just melts my heart!
Posted by: Debi Boring | January 30, 2009 at 03:07 PM