Getting ready for the Holidays!

So, it's official. We are dealing with a toddler now (and yes, they are sometimes terrible). We're getting the screaming, tantrum-throwing, sippy cup/books/food throwing, couch jumping, nap and sleep fighting fun. It's sometimes tough but we manage to make it threw the day, sometimes with tears (not only Rylie's) and sometimes not. But with the terrible toddler antics, we're also getting the loving hugs and kisses (best thing in the WORLD), the array of animal noises, the ability to amaze us with things she's picked up without us even realizing it, the laughs and giggles, the playtime, and everything else wonderful that a one and a half year old can do. She's great and sweet at most times, and just has a hint of that naughty side. ;) Don't they all?



My mom, sister and I took Rylie to get pictures done with Santa. It didn't really go over that well (hence why I am in the picture). As Aunt Tracy lowered her down to sit on Santa's lap, Rylie clung to her shirt with a death grip and the tears and wails started to flow. Of course while feeling bad for Rylie, I have to admit it was pretty hilarious. We tried for a bit more to get her to let go of Tracy, contemplated leaving all together, but then I finally just sat with her and tried to get a good pic. We tried right? That's what counts anyways, and will be a memorable picture for later on.


It's been so much fun shopping for Rylie for Christmas - it's just too easy at this age, and it gets hard to stop getting her things. I know she doesn't yet know what this all means, but I hope she will have fun opening all her gifts and reading her new books. And I know we will all have fun watching her, because after all, she is our little entertainer. Case in point, our video of Rylie showing off her best moves. Enjoy: