Halloween the Second

Ruby was a cowgirl, but we wanted her to be a robot. We made her a robot costume with lights on the front that changed color. Lights!

But she was terrified of it. So cowgirl it was.

She even had a horse. She refused to wear the hat or carry the horse. Both of which are kind of necessary to the whole cowgirl success of the costume.

Slowly I lower the hat.

Slowly she crumples to the ground.

A fun night was had by all.

beans

Vote

As some of you know, Ruby is having a (free!) photo shoot, probably this weekend. It will be outside.

So. Which dress? I can't decide.

Deja Tom

Remind you of anyone?

Some Things Get Easier

Ruby, as you get older, some things get easier.

For example, when we're going somewhere, I can just open the door and let you out. You are very good at doing the steps by yourself. I only need to remind you "On your bum!" once, and then you're there, on your bum.

I probably don't even need to remind you. Pretty soon you'll be rolling your eyes at me about the whole "on your bum" thing.

I can't believe how much of a help it is that you can do this, though. So much of motherhood is schlepping. Thanks for carrying your weight. FINALLY and LITERALLY.

You think it's pretty cool, too.

Then, get this, you can even walk to the car by yourself. With me close by, of course.

These are some of the pros of toddlerhood. Cuteness pads the pro side, yes it does.

Another Hat

Dear Ruby,

Sorry for the lack of posts. You have continued to be beautiful and brilliant and newsworthy, but it's been a sad summer and my heart hasn't been in it. We'll try to make our way out of it, ok?

In the meantime, enjoy this Mama Hat, completed in early July.

You are my sweetest.

love,
Mama

Happy Birthday, Oma!

Spinning for joy because it's your birthday!