It’s replies to my post from Monday, either by commenting here or emailing me, that make me wonder why people don’t blog. This community is amazing and when I took the time to spill my guts Monday (even though I didn’t plan on it!) you reached out to me and gave me advice or just let me know that you know what I mean and you’re right here with me.

Thank you. Truly. I only have a handful of steady readers. I appreciate the handful of you. This blog will never be main stream. It won’t be a “popular” blog or one that lots of people have heard of because it’s been featured on blogging websites or even in magazines. But it’s been my writing home for 6 years and many of you have been my readers for that long. So to all of you? Thank you for inspiring me and letting me know that you’re here, especially when I need it. I still have no answers as to how I’m going to curb the fighting or the major attitude so until then, I’ll blog about it and y’all will reply. I love that.

We took it easy this week. I had the baby I nanny for the first part of the week so we made those days stay at home days for the most part. It was rainy and muggy so the plans I had to walk to the lake again fell through. So Livie and I watched endless episodes of Mickey Mouse while she played with her toys and I caught up on my online life.

I’ve noticed a couple things about Livie the past few weeks. The first is that she’s into strict organizational rituals. If she has two toys she lines them up in a perfect straight line either facing each other or herself. If she’s eating, she lines up her cup with her bowl and they each have to face her in a certain way. I call her my little OCD baby which is fine with me because I’m constantly cleaning up after everyone and if she turns into a person who’s crazy about clean? Hooray!

The other thing is that I think she’s going to be left handed like her dad. Her left foot is significantly bigger than her right and she holds her pencil in both  hands when she writes. She also uses each hand when she eats. The confusion along with her foot leads me to believe she’ll be left handed and just hasn’t figured that out yet. The Man hasn’t admitted it, but I can tell that he’s secretly happy that he’s got a lefty kid just like him.

Yesterday was Western day at school for Livie and her cousin. I had been eyeballing this boutique dress for a while and I was so happy when my mother in law surprised me with it for her birthday. It’s kind of a present for me more than her. On Wednesday she showed up with red boots for the dress. The Man’s cousin who is my bow maker made some bows to match and the cuteness explosion that happened yesterday is too much for words.

They’re only 10 months apart and inseperable when they’re together. Her mom and I love it and it’s become a mission for us to dress them alike when we can and tell them 100 times how cute they look with an occasional “You better smile!” when I take their pictures.

My mother in law and I were just discussing the other day about how much Liv has grown up since her birthday. It seems ridiculous to say and yet it’s true. It just seems like turning 3 made her grow up so much more. She’s not a baby anymore even though I still refer to her as “the baby.” She’s turned into this little lady and it makes me so happy that when she sees the little outfits I get her and the bows I’ve had made for her that she yells “I wanna wear that!!!” It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with frills and bows and ruffles. How could I not be? It’s so fun!

Today’s outfit choice. She was happy.

Today’s Instagram block:

I’m @TheBecksB on there if you want to follow me.

Thankful it’s the weekend and thankful for all y’all.