My first baby

Kate is very much into playing with babies. She likes being "the mommy" and also taking turns as "the baby". Sometimes she plays with baby dolls, but sometimes she turns a book, headband, or play food into her baby. It all depends on the day. There is no lack of imagination in my girl. As such, there is alot of baby talk at our house. Kate often calls herself "my first baby". I have told her that she is my first baby and even though she is a big girl, she will always be my first baby. Even when she is old "like 11?" she asked.

My first baby is fast approaching four years old. I know, it's so hard for me to believe. Four sounds so... so..... OLD. When did my four and a half pound baby girl turn into an almost FOUR YEAR OLD LITTLE GIRL???

Last week Kate was eating non-stop. She typically eats a decent breakfast, lunch, and snacks and has little interest in dinner. This last week she was eating second helpings of almost everything and needed all three snacks too. Her sleep has been very erratic and she has been having a hard time staying asleep all night. She is up by 6:30 every morning and has been falling asleep closer to 8:30-9:00 pm. So today, we are beginning the transition to "rest time" and slowly giving up nap time. Rest time is time she spends in her bed with a Magna Doodle and books. Quiet time to keep mommy sane. Some days she will still nap, but on these days where her energy is limitless and she is no where near tired, I am okay with implementing rest time. It's been a good run....

(sniff sniff)