Ruthie

Ruthie has been really funny lately. She got invited to a Princess party of one of her friends and has been all things princess all the time. Which is really not her, but we are just going with it. Not acting overly excited, because I would love for her to just find whatever it is that makes her happy and do that instead of doing what she thinks she should do.

She still LOVES Buzz Lightyear and Woody, and wants a new Buzz Lightyear for her birthday but has really been experiencing the girl side of things. She spent a few hours yesterday playing barbies with Lucy - (i am really trying, but it is hard!). She got a Barbie in her stocking for Christmas and said Santa made a mistake and that it wasn't for her, so in just a few months, that is a big change.

We talked to her about her birthday and asked her what she wants, she said.... A new Buzz Lightyear, Princess stuff (because it is sparkly), some new clothes for my Bitty Baby and a new American Girl. While I know this can change in the next 5 weeks, what a shocking difference from her Christmas list. She even asked for those Skecher light up shoes because she thought they looked cool. Talk about the powers of advertising.

Ruthie loves all of her stuffed dogs and takes really good care of all of them. Many times they are all in bed with her.

This picture is her and the dogs all watching TV. She thought they would like to sit on the bubble wrap, cuz it is more comfortable.

Also, this picture is of her ironing with Simon. Simon loves to iron in front of the TV in our bedroom, and I think that nothing makes him more proud than her copying his cleaning and organizing.

This picture is of her wearing my bridesmaids dress from my sisters wedding, and my race swim cap. This picture makes me proud! I want her to know that she can do it all!