A very grown up little girl

Isabella is growing up so fast. It seems like she has grown up a lot just in the 12 days since Melanie was born. Already I can see that she gets it, gets that she has to be a little more independent, gets that she has to help out more. She may not completely love all the changes in the household, but she is smart enough to know that she needs to adapt. I love her for this.

This morning she woke up and immediately asked to paint. I wanted to let John get a little extra sleep, so I got up with her and Melanie and set her up at the easel while I nursed the little one in my rocking chair. It was nice to be able to take care of Melanie while watching Isabella paint and while interacting with her about what she was doing. Today she was focusing on the results of mixing colors - "Look mommie, when I mix white and red it makes pink!" Very cute.


Then later in the day John took Isabella out for one of their frequent excursions while I stayed home with Melanie. Isabella got a new very grown up bike last week as her Big Sister present from us. She has been very excited about riding the bike as often as possible. Today she and John rode around town for 4 hrs and played at 2 different parks. What a life! Here's some pics John took of Isabella looking extremely grown up. My goodness... it goes by so fast.