My girlie is a little ray of sunshine. Most of the news we've been posting here lately has been revolving around Josie's recent epilepsy diagnosis but I am reminded, all day, every day, of what a spunky, beautiful little, 2 1/2 year old girl she is.
Some things Josie loves:
Blowing bubbles - We have a great bubble gun that Josie has mastered. It makes HUGE bubbles and she is always so proud of herself after she produces a large bubble. It's all she can do to keep herself from popping it as she's blowing it.
Talking on mommy's cell phone - Thank goodness my phone has a key lock! She likes to hold my phone while we are in the car and the other day, I stopped at a light and noticed the people in the car next to us laughing and looking at our car. I turned around to see Josie with the phone pressed to hear ear "Calling Daddy". She is a child of technology.
Watching movies on Daddy's iPhone - While staying at the hospital earlier this week, she woke in the middle of the night and was disoriented. She called out "I want to watch Mickey on Daddy iPhone!"
Jumping on the trampoline - This trampoline has been a Godsend. It's spring free and is completely netted in. It's Josie's safe place to burn off some serious energy. She usually gets at least 30 minutes of trampoline time each day with her sister although some times she insists on jumping "by mine self".
Running! - It can't be avoided. We like to do it in the wide carpeted hallway or on the grass in our backyard.
Writing email - Another middle of the night hospital request she made was to "write an email to Grandpa Joe!". Usually we open a new email and enter in the To: field then just let her go crazy typing. She knows how to send them as well.
Dancing - As you may have seen earlier she is now taking a dance class with Sophie. Josie is very focused and loves taking direction. She seems to be a natural when it comes to twirls and pointy toes and smiley faces.
Reading travel books - Ok, maybe it's just because I have these laying around but she LOVES the New Zealand road atlas that's been around lately. She begged me to let her take it on the trampoline today.
Wrestling with her sister - The little sister is ruthless. She'll dig in and not even break a sweat. Sophie will be squirming and begging for mercy and Josie doesn't show any signs of giving in.
Giving big, slobbery kisses - She sure likes to pucker up. Bring a towel with you when she does though. Although, I have to admit, I've never turned a kiss from Josie down.
I don't know if it is the crazy hair or the personality, probably both - but she reminds me of my Maria. Maria is also relentless when it comes to wrestling with Nicholas. She is a tank!
That poor, poor child.
No one should watch movies on an IPod.
Oh Jonesy. I KNEW you would say that. :)
Miss you guys. Send me an update one of these days.