Conversation with a 3 year old

Holly (rocking her arms like a baby): Do you remember my baby...Bali? (she had to pause to come up with a name)

Me: No. Who's that?

Holly: My baby. She's lost. She's by herself.

Me: Oh no! Where is she?

Holly: At the top of a mountain. A volcano is coming. It's coming to get her.


And that was that. If anyone finds a baby at the top of a mountain, be sure to let Holly know.

Holly's 3 year/3 day birthday

It's been too long since my last post, but I haven't had the time (or motivation/inspiration) to update. But there's nothing like a 3 year old's birthday to motivate me to sit in front of my computer.

It started on Friday with chocolate chip pancakes.

These are not my actual pancakes, but a nice image I found on Google.

Next we went to Zoo Atlanta with Grammy and Anna. Fun times! Holly saw flamingos...

... and frightened the whole zoo when she posed as a lion.

But the highlight was definitely the petting zoo. Holly was chasing goats and sheep with no fear, and for a girl who likes her personal space (and frequently proclaims "I'm not giving hugs"), she sure liked hugging these woolly friends.


And then there were the gifts. So many gifts that we had to spread them out over a few days (and she was STILL overwhelmed).

Fun igloo tents and tunnels...


And a trunk packed with dress up clothes (where was this when I was a kid?).

She even got a housekeeping cart complete with mop, broom, toilet scrubber, and cleaning spray. And she was excited. She'll learn soon enough, but until then I'm fine to deceive her a little bit ("Holly! I don't know anything more fun than mopping the floors! What a lucky girl you are!").

Today we celebrated Holly with an ice cream social. Way too much sugar for 2 year olds - I mean 3 year olds! - but great fellowship with friends who love Holly well.



I'm a little worn out from this birthday that never ends, but I've found so much joy in thinking of things that will delight Holly and make her feel special. Thank you to all the friends and family who have made this birthday a great one.