Would you like some poo-fries?

Confused? Not sure what poo-fries are? Apparently they're french fries in Kayleigh's mind.  My mom and I took our annual drive up to the Lighthouse Outlets in Michigan City on Monday to do some Spring Break shopping.  On our way back, we always stop by the Steak N' Shake right by the interstate to grab some grub (healthy, I know).  Kayleigh started asking for some poo-fries.  Confused at first I started asking her if she meant french fries.  Her repeated response: "I want poo-fries!". I promise you she does not have french fries very often, but her memory has been improving greatly as of late and she definitely knows what they are, wants them frequently, and eats the heck out of 'em. The girl loves her some poo-fries. Don't even ask me about the complete wardrobe and half of Carter's that my mom bought her on the trip. Let's just say the girl is set! I must admit I'm a little jealous. What used to be clothes from mom going in my closet are now clothes of hers going in her closet. Perks of being a mom and adult.

I am wrapping up my week off for Spring Break and I must admit that I'm in a state of shock.  I am not quite certain where the whole week went and how it went by so quickly, but tomorrow is my last day before reality strikes again and it will be a day filled with laundry and some TPT shopping for the St. Patty's Day sale that some teacher's are throwing. Is it bad that's one of the highlights of my day? Scoring some good deals from TPT? What can I say? I'm a woman of simple pleasures.

Kayleigh has been so much fun over break. She's no longer just a listening toddler, but a repeating and conversing toddler. It blows my mind over and over again that I can have small conversations with the girl. And sorry to say (insert bragging mom here) she is SO. STINKIN'. SMART! I know every parent says this, but I truly feel like she is. She can officially count to 10 all by herself, sometimes 20 if we're lucky. That darn 17 gets her every time.  She can sings her ABCs no problem. She has now figured out how to turn the doorknobs in our house. She mastered the ones that were handles long ago, but recently figured out how to do the knobs. Watch out now!

Here are some other fun facts about our sweet little miss:

• She LOVES. LOVES. LOVES Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and asks to watch it ALL. THE. TIME! She's figured out who the disciplinarian of the household is because she knows who to ask to watch it. He always gives in.  Anything to make his princess happy. Mommy's answer is typically no. She knows the whole opening part of the show by heart-character introductions, responses to Mickey's questions, as well as other parts once the show has started. You name it, she's got it.
• My parents got her a small plush Mickey and Minnie last year for her birthday. She never showed much interest in them until her obsession with show came about. Now she's wanting Minnie to go to bed with her.  Her bunny and blankie are enough. Trying to set boundaries here.
• She loves to wash her hands when she's done eating. She totally knows the routine. Asks to wash her hands and always "with soap" to make bubbles.  
• She LOVES to take showers with mommy. Totally takes me back to when I was a kid and took showers with my mom. I can no longer take a shower solo if she's awake or I will have company.
• She likes to go potty (or so she thinks). Since my nephew, Landon, started potty training she has taken an interest and wants to be like Landon. However, she hasn't grasped the concept to let me know before she goes.  A lot of times when she asks to go, I'll feel her diaper and it's warm so she just went. We've just got to get her to realize she's got to tell us before she goes and then we'll be good. Her favorite part is flushing the toilet (that she does nothing in) and putting the seat down.  Gotta start those manners early.  If I could get her potty trained this summer it would make my year. Wishful thinking I'm sure, but one can hope.
• New favorite quote- "You wanna piece of this? Do ya?!" True story right there and I'm sure there is no explanation needed as to where or who she learned this from.  It is quite hilarious to hear her say.
• Mac is her best friend. Don't try and take him. You would think someone was torturing her. Pappaw Withers already tried and I think he was sorry. That girl has to be around him all the time. If he's laying on the floor sleeping, she will lay right down beside him.  As she says: "My Mackey".  And he really is good with her. He will bite (playing of course) the heck out of us, but has never tried to bite her.
• She now shares an insane love for fruit snacks with Landon and averages at least two packets of them on a daily basis.
• Favorite songs: "Come Over" by Kenny Chesney (She will literally say "I want Kenny".  I'm thinking, "Honey, so does Mommy." bahaha) and "Cupid Shuffle" (major hip-thrusting going on in the carseat on this one).
• She is her father's daughter. The girl is a straight daredevil. See last picture.

She is 21 months today. 21 months!!! Kyle and I have started talking about her birthday party which seems surreal to both of us (don't judge).  Time truly does fly. We've decided on a Minnie Mouse theme this year. It's only fitting. Of course Pinterest has overloaded my brain with tons of cute ideas that I will have to implement complete with some hot dog-hot dog-hot diggity dogs.  See!! Too much Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!

I'll leave you with some recent pictures.

Vacation is Officially Booked!!!!!

Oh yes! You read that right! After 4 years of begging/nagging/annoying my husband to go on another vacation, it's finally happening. He keeps telling me that he's actually ready for a vacation, but I'm sure it's just because he's tired of listening to me. Either way I'm going to be honest here and say that I really don't care because it's long overdue and I deserve it by golly. In late July we will be heading to St. Pete, FL for some relaxation and sun-bathing. Saying I can't wait is an understatement. I'm so anxious just for plain ole' R&R and to see Kayleigh's reaction to the beach and ocean.

Ahhh....I can hear the ocean waves already.

I wish I could say there's other news, but it's winter time here in good ole' Indiana and it is simply just the MOST boring time of year. It's been too cold to get out and do anything which makes for a very busy and sometimes fussy toddler. The few days that it has been seasonably warm, we have made sure to get outside for both Kayleigh and the dogs. We are all hoping and praying that the warmer weather will be here any day now.