Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Random bullets of my daughter is so cute

Yeah, I know. We all need another page on the internets devoted to the cuteness of one's small child. But I can't help myself. I'm overwhelmed by the cuteness this morning, and need some kind of outlet for it so I can get on with my day. Overwhelmed.

Without further ado, then, here are some random observations about the cuteness and/or lovableness of my 2.75 yo daughter (who still lacks a bloggy nickname):
  • She starts every day running into our bedroom and demanding "peanut butter toast and crunchy cereal (pronounced ceregal), please," which is not only a cute way to begin the day, but also a nutritious one. If all other meals fall flat, at least I know she's had her protein for the day.
  • Like most toddlers, she likes to sing along with the cd/ipod. This morning's trip to preschool featured her high-pitched and slightly-out-of-tune contributions to "Mahna Mahna" and "Worms" from The Muppet Show. Very cute.
  • The moment we arrive at school, she shifts from energizer toddler to being the shyest child on the planet. This never fails to pull on my heartstrings.
  • She has begun to show concern for her parents' mental health. Whenever one of us appears to be sad, angry or otherwise not happy, she asks with great concern, "Are you okay?" And then, moments later, asks, "Are you happy now?" Which tends to raise one's spirits all by itself.
  • A while back, she asked me about the words on her shoes. I told her they referred to the people who made the shoes. "People made my shoes??" she asked, disbelieving. After I nodded yes, she insisted, "We have to go thank them," which almost broke my heart. This morning she asked me who "drew" the book she was reading.
  • She likes to do "cheers" with her sippy cup, and insists I say "clink" when our cups touch. I guess I did this once, and she thinks it's part of the ritual. She also likes to do "cheers" with spoons and forks.
  • We do yoga together every morning. She of course puts me to shame with her toddler flexibility. Her favorite: downward dog.
  • We don't have television, but we do watch, and let her watch, DVD's on a monitor. I love that she's completely over manic "Dora," and that her current favorite is instead the peaceful, loving, calm Mister Rogers, who makes me cry almost every time. (In case anyone's reading this: you must see this video, of Mr. R testifying in the 60's to a senate committee? I can't recall where I came across the link.)
  • She loves to comb (read: tease) my hair.
  • We're clearly on a Canada Goose flight path, and our days and evenings are regularly punctuated with teh goose song, and with my daughter's excited insistence that we all take note.
  • Well, I'm now realizing this could go on ad infinitum, and I'd be the only one still reading so I'll leave it at that, with the understanding that it's only the tip of the iceberg.

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