You figured out how to "do 2" fingers!

Even with all of the craziness with the move you keep thinking, growing and trying to adapt to all the changes. You slept in our bed last night as nights just seem rough for you. Then on our way to kids space you squeal...Mom I did it..I did 2! It was so amazing to see you so proud of yourself. I am so lucky to have such an amazing and resilient daughter. 

Concert in the Park

My dancing queen. What a fun night of Trader Joe's delights, picnic blanket and some quality time with my little miss...it was a wonderful night. You decided that you needed to wear a tutu so that you could dance, you asked so nicely for stickers as we left trader joes and you asked mommy to go away while you danced up front. I know that I had you miss a birthday party for this, but soon it will be all about birthdays and your friends. I only get you for a bit longer and I want to make the most of it. I will always be here with open arms when you run to me, ask me for help or just want to sit quietly without saying a word. I can't believe that it is summer and that our time in San Diego is coming to an end. I am so happy to have us all as a family together in just a few weeks, but what an amazing gift to have spent such time 1 on 1 with my JB june bug. Can't wait for a few more months just the 3 of us. I hope that I can stay present and treasure the moments of you 'samabing', cooking in your kitchen, going on errands, having great ideas, or even helping with the laundry. I am so lucky to have had such a beautiful, courageous, out going, loving and smart daughter. 

This weekend was full of fun activities and just naked time. swim school, yoga, concert in the park, sunday morning show (where we sat and listened to Hilary Clinton talk about her plans for the future and all of her accomplishments. It was if you knew that she was saying something important as you just sat next to me holding my hand and absorbing. I am excited to see the powerful woman that you become.), zoo, market, dinner, laundry sorting with the best helper and then naked time. You are sweet beyond words, observant beyond comparison and  we count down our final 4 days till daddy comes home then only 1 more week till we travel to San Jose to start again. So excited for more beautiful adventures hand in hand. I hope that I make you proud, but most importantly i hope that you feel unconditionally loved. 

Last days of school

Pop- Irv walked you to school most days! He loved walking you up the stairs and into your classroom. The teachers thought that it was so very cute how he doted over you. The outfit you are wearing in this picture is one that you wore your first week of school. It was big on you then, but just to cute. Now it fits and you proudly walk with lunch box in hand. This was a great school for you and I am sad to say good-bye. As you said about the Sea Slug...good-byes are hard, but baby we will get through these changes as home is always where your heart and family are.
From the first days of you crying because that is what you thought you were supposed to do because of the other children crying to now you talk about all of your friends and great them while we have snack on the wall in the afternoon. From nursing and diapers to milk from a cup to snack that you open yourself that wall and this year has been full of change. It has been an incredible journey.

the past few days

JB you have been such a delight. You talk, walk and ask for what you want. You are so darn sweet with everyone (especially babies) and I keep falling more in love with you. You are being a mini-me more and more as you take on the things I like. You grow up so fast yet in the moment i can sometimes snap out of unnecessary frustration. In those moments I am focusing on me and not on your needs. You do more every day than anyone could ask or should ask. You are a child and deserve to be treated as one.  You deserve to run around naked, have ice cream before dinner, be cared for and always know that your needs will be met. You are a precious gift and I am so lucky to have you in my life.