Riverdance

Or possibly Lord of the Dance. Let me explain:

Kaya loves to play toddler games on our iphones. One game involves putting pieces of various things together - kind of like a puzzle. There are trains, a windmill, etc. One is some sort of musical instrument. Kaya loves this one. Once it's done, it plays this jaunty little song, and Kaya goes crazy and dances all over the house. I've never seen someone stomp their feet so fast. I might have to put her in Tap lessons.

On a side note, she hates the noise the battery makes in this puzzle. She always makes me do it.

Tea

When Kaya says she's thirsty, it comes out more with an f sound. So here's a conversation Kaya and Daddy had last week:

Kaya: "I'm Firsty"
Daddy: "Do you want some water?"
Kaya: "Yes, I'm Firsty!"
[Daddy hands Kaya the water. Kaya takes a sip]
Daddy: "It's pronounced "Thirsty". Thirsty. With a "T". "
Kaya: [stops drinking] "That's not Tea daddy, that's water.

Wonderland

Kaya visited Dutch wonderland for the first time this evening, and she loved it! she had a great time driving Momo around on the turnpike (although she really wanted the yellow car), sliding down a big silo slide with other kids, and sliding down a huge slide on Daddy's lap! She also rode the rollercoaster 3 times, and the monorail once. She also was able to pat a bunny rabbit and a chicken. We'll be going back to Wonderland soon!

Fun talks

Kaya chatters on alot, but talks the most when we're in the car coming home from school, or when she's in the shower.. So far, I hear..
- That Jasper is the monster, and he chases us. Kaya, Ryan, and Kalonji - we run!
- That Kaya doesn't want to wear shoes, just " her feet".
- That she doesn't want her hair in a barrette or ponytail - she "Just wants her hair".
- That Ryan is her good buddy.
- That [insert anything here] that is NOT cool.

In the shower, it sounds like a zoo. The crab, the dog, the cat, the seahorse, and no less than 2 my little ponies all take turns getting dunked in the Cinderella bucket (possibly against their will), or each have to have a shot at wearing this beaded necklace. Kaya never wants to get in the shower, but once she's in, she's happy there for at least 30 mins.

In terms of her (8000) stuff animals, everyone gets put to bed these days. Everyone gets a chance to go "night night" while wrapped up in full size blankets. Sometimes they even get to sleep in a row.

If there are ever three of anything, there is always the Daddy dino, the Mommy Dino, and the Baby Dino. and sometimes they all have to hug it out.

Ooh, Baby Baby

When Kaya was born, we received one of those cards that play music. This one says "Babies Rock" on the outside, and when you open it up, it plays that song..

almost 3 years later, Kaya has discovered it, and was running around the bedroom one night singing "ooh baby baby" while madly giggling. It took me a few minutes to figure out what she was saying, and then I was laughing so hard I was crying.

nothing really prepares you, as a parent, for the day your kid sings Ooh baby baby to you. LOL.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear

Out of the blue, Kaya recited this entire book to us while we were laying in bed one night. We were really impressed that she remembered all the linkages..and even more impressed because WE DO NOT have this book at home! In fact, we've never read it! guess she's been paying attention at school. :)