For the Love of Dora

Sofia is obsessed with this little import from Mexico. I love Mexicans and people from all over, but I'm really starting to dislike Dora the Explorer. Sofia, on the other hand, couldn't be more in love. It's a girl crush of course. From the moment she wakes up, Sofia is asking to watch Dora. I know, I know...kids under two shouldn't even be watching television. Well, whatever sadistic nut thought that up hasn't ever been a stay-at-home-mom. So, Dora is turned on. Last Friday I wasn't feeling well, and Nickelodeon was running a marathon. A four hour marathon. And oh yes, you've guessed it, we watched the whole thing. I think I deserve an award just for watching all four hours. But you would just have to see Sofia's face to understand. It makes her so happy! She was smiling, singing, dancing...who could deny her such pleasure?

Happy 2nd Birthday!!

Wow, Sofia is 2. I can't believe it. Where has the time gone? Sometimes I forget that she is only two, because she acts so much older. I'm so proud of my smart, beautiful little girl. And that's what she is, a little girl. She's no longer a baby! It's only been two years, but I can't imagine my life without her!





Here are some pictures from the small party we threw!
Yes, Sofia has put herself in that little box.

The cool place to play!

Two wild girls!

Tantrums

Ugh...I am so sick of Sofia's tantrums. I was trying to sleep in a little this morning because Ryan was going into work later but all I could hear was Sofia crying. Why was he crying? No clue. I think it may have been because she got pissed about something and threw herself on the ground, resulting in her head banging off the ground. It's kind of hard to sympathize when she does it to herself. Silly child. I'm hoping that since she's not quite two, and has already started the tantrums, that maybe she'll grow out of them sooner. (I know, I can hear the laughter coming from all of you, but it's just a wish. It's what I'll be thinking when Sofia blows out her candles on her birthday.) Luckily for me, next weekend I am going away to Cincinnati all by myself. Did you hear that? All by myself! This will be the first time in two years that I have been away from Sofia for more than just an evening. I'm not trying to sound heartless, but damn am I excited. I think it'll be good for everyone...I'm sure Sofia gets sick of seeing me too, I would!