Jill

I reconnected with a friend from high school via FB and it turns out she makes these adorable little crochet monkeys. You can pick the style and colors and she whips them up and ships them to you. Lucy named hers Jill.

Research

Lucy participated in a little child development research with the GA State psychology department last week. She got to go "play with scientists." They were studying how kids learn/mimic and how they process the concept of fairness. Long story short- Lucy was a pro at the copying part, and she didn't really care about if she got two stickers or if the racoon puppet got two stickers.

Saturday

We started the morning with a haircut. We love this little place in Decatur. They cut my hair and Lucy's hair at the same time and they have a room full of toys where Lucy can play while she waits for me to finish up. Just a trim this weekend.

Then we celebrated Piper's birthday. Piper is a little girl that Lucy goes to daycare with. Piper is four now.

This picture is from an app on my iphone that I was playing with. Lucy approved of the cupcakes at the party, but she was disappointed and confused when I told her there was no birthday cake- only cupcakes. She thought they were going to have both.

The Apple Tree

Last night Lucy and I went outside with chalk to decorate the driveway. Lucy wanted me to draw an apple tree. I drew the apple tree then Lucy wanted a dragon to guard it (Harold and the Purple Crayon reference). Then she asked for a boat and an ant with an ant home. Then Lucy acted out this story:

There once was a little girl named Lucy who was playing in her yard when suddenly she saw an ENORMOUS ant. At first, she was very scared of the ant and ran away, but after thinking the situation through she decided to introduce herself to the ant. As it turns out, he was a friendly ant named Andy.

Lucy asked Andy if he would like to go for a ride in her boat. Andy said he had never been on a boat before and he was a bit scared. Lucy picked Andy up and gently tucked him under her arm. Together, they climbed into the boat and set sail. Andy snuggled close to Lucy until he was no longer afraid.

After they had been sailing for quite sometime Lucy and Andy realized that they were hungry. They made land without much trouble. Lucy spotted a beautiful apple tree and thought apples would be the perfect snack.

However, this apple tree was guarded by a fierce dragon. Gathering all her courage, Lucy tiptoed to the tree and, being careful not to disturb the sleeping dragon, she climbed the tree and picked two apples.

The dragon never woke from his deep slumber and Lucy and Andy enjoyed their apples together.

The End

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Chess

Drama Much?

The scene in the car on the way home tonight. I explain that we won't be watching cartoons at the house tonight (this is not new, we never watch cartoons after work).

Lucy: Mommy?

Me: Yes.

Lucy: I don't like you anymore and I'm not going to listen to you anymore.

Me: Oh, well- that's too bad. Guess you'll be spending a bunch of time in time out and you'll probably lose a bunch of privileges.

Lucy begins softly sobbing. This continues for about three minutes.

Lucy: Mommy?

Me: Yes.

Lucy: I love you and I like you and I will listen to you.

Me: Oh good. I love you too.

Pause

Pause

Lucy: Mommy?

Me: Yes.

Lucy: Can I watch cartoons?