The Princess Diaries

This is the new blanket that my mom made for Sammie. She is very attatched to her "Night-Night" and her old one had to be replaced. It was getting holes in it. This new one took the place of the former without missing a beat. I must say that Sammie has not been the easiest little girl this summer. Adjusting to a new baby sister and having a crazy summer schedule really brought out her not so good side. So many times I was missing the old Sammie who was so sweet and carefree. Well, she seems to be coming back now that we are on more of a routine and she is getting more attention with Olivia at school all day. I love the happy non-tantrum throwing Sammie. She is so much fun and hilarious too. Sammie is ALWAYS thinking and will say the most random of things. They usually happen in the car and completely out of the blue. Like, "Mom, why do we have elbows?" and "I have all my teeth. My teeth are not missing" and "When I am in first grade then I will not be in Kindergarten anymore like Olivia." Then she went on again about the teeth today as she was trying to tell the dentist while he was counting her teeth with his hands in her mouth. She kept shaking her head away so she could tell him all about how she has NO missing teeth. She has ALL her teeth. She was firm and matter of fact. Her little mind is always at work.

Here is a little conversation I had with her the other day.

Sammie: Can you play with me? Mommy, which princess do you want?

Me: I want Ariel.

Sammie: No, you have to have Cinderella.

Me: Then why did you ask me to choose?

Sammie: You can choose but you have to choooose Cinderella.

So much for agency when dealing with a 3 year old.