Mamu’s birthday week continues

by chuckofish

First things first: we want to add our happy birthday messages to mamu!

We love her very much, especially when we get to see her on FaceTime after the phone goes “boo-do-boo-do-boop” and her face shows up. Mamu sends us the best care packages, including the chicest outfits (hello leopard print and quilted jackets). Mostly, she sets the very best example for mommy and we can only hope to continue a wonderful generational mommy-and-me tradition. Will Katie want to spend all of her Saturdays with me in high school?

“Only if you chill with the matching outfits.”

In our neck of the woods, we continue to work and play nonstop. Like, literally nonstop until we all crash into bed (Katie for 12 hours, mom and dad for AT LEAST 9 or we feel like zombies.) When Katie wakes up, it’s like a jack-in-the-box who is ready to go after being all wound up with all that rest. Very sweet, and very exhausting.

We suspect that another tooth is coming in, so the teethers are back in action. Does anyone have advice for holding on to your teether while doing your wiggle dance?

Above, you will also see clown bear and little brown hare, Katie’s friends who now have full-fledged personalities and voices thanks to her parents. Are we going nuts? A little bit.

In other news, a friend passed along this standing activity toy for Katie now that she wants to pull up whenever and wherever possible. Did I used to scoff at garish primary-colored toys with jungle themes and music features? Yes. Am I thrilled to now have this in my living room? Yes. Are we still holding firm with the “off” switch on sound? Wholeheartedly yes.

Really, I jest. Grab your bonnets, we’re living our best lives (headed to the park)!