Monday, April 6, 2009

The Girls these Days



Natalie's Common Phrases:
1. (After being scolded) But I was just.. (substitute lame excuse here)
2. I said..(current demand at that minute)!!
3. Momma/Dada, I have a question..
4. Be quiet Noelle!
5. Today? (Questioning about a fun activity discussed for future)

Noelle's Common Phrases:
1. I help you!
2. It's old. (in reference to her milk once it is empty)
3. I touch it? (in reference to EVERYTHING)
4. Milk peas!
5. I do!

Some Funny Recent Antics:
1. Natalie said "I'm an anteater. I eat ants!" Since I am used to Natalie saying she is all kinds of animals I said "Yes, you are an anteater." As her grin broadened I noticed something between her two front teeth.. a dead ant!

2. Noelle was in the car with me while Natalie was in preschool. As I looked in the rear view mirror, I saw Noelle pinch her own belly and then yell "Momma, Nah-ee pinch me!" Ah, already a master of the blame-sister game!

3. As Natalie was picking up plastic Easter eggs that she was playing with she said "Momma, me and Noelle are egg officers!"

4. Noelle spotted a toll booth style building and exclaimed "Look Momma, a baby house!" Then she saw some sort of factory with large cylinder shaped structures and said "Look Momma, big drums!"

5. Natalie in the car randomly said "Momma, I am not a fan of wipes..I am a fan of candy!"

Likes and Dislikes for Natalie:
Likes pink, cats, dogs, The Nutcracker, baths, and the spinning poles at parks
Dislikes eggs, not being the center of attention, automatic flush toilets

Likes and Dislikes for Noelle:
Likes monkeys, bubbles, balls, trucks and tractors, and doing things herself
Dislikes bread, sharing, time out, wearing shoes, and staying in the stroller

The Best Thing about Natalie Right Now: Her creativity and sense of humor
The Best Thing about Noelle Right Now: Her affection and curiosity about the world