Sophie's last month as a 2 year-old

There is a promise of future photograph coming; however, currently, I cannot find the cord to attach the camera to the computer.  With that said, Sophie has had a lovely month leading up to her third birthday.

She started off her last month with a visit down to NY to visit her cousin Naomi and to wish her a happy third birthday.  They had several playdates and a wonderful time.  Sophie greatly anticipated attending Naomi's birthday and was very insistent on which polka dotted outfit she was to wear to the party (it was a white shirt with small black polka dots, a bling-bling heart on a black sash, and a little tulle).  Despite a few mental breakdowns at the party, likely due to being so super excited, she overall had a wonderful time and even really enjoyed playing with Naomi's other similarly-aged cousin, Emerson.


During Mommy's time off from work in February, Sophie went to see Princesses on Ice (a Disney on Ice program).  She loved it so much that she has requested every weekend since to go see Mickey again.  Unfortunately, this means more ice shows and live action shows for Mommy.  But, the good news is that this may be our means to get her interested in actual theatre later in Sophie's little life.  Sophie also went to her first real dental appointment.  She cried so hysterically the entire time in the dental chair that she left with an appointment to return in 6 months "when she is a little older".  Suffice to say, Mommy has spent every week since then explaining to Sophie how wonderful the dentist is so that in August, the appointment goes more smoothly.  Sophie also had an appointment with a preschool.  Mommy and Daddy have their fingers crossed that she will be admitted since it is lovely, near by, and has flexible hours.

Finally, Sophie's dream of the last 6 months is coming true: she is having her birthday party next weekend.  She has been planning it since October.  To accommodate the requirement for 5 birthday cakes and themes of Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Polka Dots, and Curious George, Sophie will have a lot of disparate balloons and decorations, a polka-dotted birthday cake, and lots of cupcakes.  We fully anticipate an overly sugared and excited child by the end of next weekend.  Naturally, she will be wearing a polka dot dress, for she is the "pink polka dot princess" (Sophie came up with that moniker all by herself).

Pictures will be posted shortly.  Stay tuned!