Mama

I love my mama. I love her so much Mom sometimes has a hard time getting away for a walk, a run, a beer or even a shower. But Mama is very patient with me. And when she says "no," I usually laugh.

Morning headline: Significant potty chair event and a teeth-related update

Before I put on big-girl underwear this morning, I sat on my potty chair like I always do. (Mom has to remind me to do this.) But then I told Mom to "go away." When she came back, I had pooped for the first time in the potty! Mom called Dad on the phone to tell him. They were excited. I guess I am, too. Later, I went back to the dentist to see if my teeth look OK after my big visit. I wasn't very happy to be there, but Dr. Rencher said they looked great. I won't have to go back there for six months. Whew!

Spring

It's been a long winter wearing sweaters, hats, coats, socks, boots, another sweater and mittens (when I'm in the mood for those. I am glad the sun is shining and flowers are out in Montana. This is me in a field of balsam arrowroot near Missoula on Mother's Day.

Toofs

I had my first dentist's appointment last week. Unfortunately I have my Mama's teeth, which meant a long visit. (If karma works, I should get Mom's good eyes, right?) But I did great, 'cause I'm tough. If only I were braver when it came time to brush my teeth every night.

Leo

One of my best buddies is Leo. 

Mom takes care of him on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. And I help out by playing with him, swiping his toys, pushing him down and masking his quietness with my chatter. Leo has two Boston Terriers, Dinah and Rocky, who like to give us kisses.

"Lee-Wo" is a good friend.

Cousins!

I just got back from a quick trip to Iowa to see my Mama's mom. AND I got to see "cousins." They are lots of fun. Even Max likes me now that I'm older. I was having so much fun that I told Mama to "go away." That's me with Lauren, Matthew and Rachel.

P.S.: I did bring back one not-fun souvenir: pink eye! Dada has it, too.

Ties

Sometimes, mostly because Dada has one on, I wear a tie. It was my great-grandpa Eddie's. As soon as the Montana Legislature goes home, Dada can stop wearing one. He's looking forward to that.