Competitive Girls

Well what a wonderful day we had. We started slow and just hung out this morning playing in our room and then we went to the playground hopping on the bouncy balls all the way and then for our daily walk. Today we even went to the beach for a while. It was a perfect weather day warm and sunny but just cool enough that you needed a jacket. We came back and even went to dinner in the restaurant for the first time.

On the way to the playground I brought along a snack since we got by lunch without eating. I think we just snacked most of the morning. It was so funny because as we went I doled out pear and crackers. Jillian actually snatched a cracker out of my hand once to get it into her mouth first. I know that does not sound funny but my finiky little eater actually grabbed something out of my hand to eat because she would not want her little sister to get it. They compete at everything. I don't think Jordan knows she is competing but as far as Jillian is concerned everything is a race, or some kind of competition. If you brag on one you better get ready to brag on the other one.

Nonny had school today. Thank goodness for Nonny because mamma does not have the patience for it. If they don't get it first thing I am done. Sweet, patient Nonny is teaching both of them. Jordan is really trying hard to learn. She has the tune to the abc's down but not the letters yet. She has learned to say thank you momma everytime I give her something to eat. She has really got that down because she loves to eat. The other funny thing she does is before we eat we say a prayer and she knows that there is no eating until that is done. So the minute you set the food down she puts her hands in the prayer position and bows her head, and if you take to long between bites she bows her head again. She is really cute. Everyday I can see so many changes and how she is really trying to get it. She is happy and silly and loud. We are trying to explain what indoor voices are. She wants to eat everything in one bite, but now knows I want her to eat it slow so she is really trying. She also loves to brush her teeth, and if you get near the bathroom she puts her finger up by her mouth and plays like it is a tooth brush just checking if it is time for another brushing. Ok, can you tell I love her?