Monet in the working!

Esther Frayda has been obsessed with painting. I bought her some eco-friendly paint a few months ago. The package had 6 colors in small containers. Every morning, literally the first thing she does is grab her paintbrush and ask me to pour our a little of each color for her on her colors plate. She know if I miss a color and will follow me around, pushing the paint in my hand until I pour some out for her. She does this at least a few times a day. This is very exciting, I really want to create an environment that is creative for her artistically.

When I picked her up from Gymies yesterday, Morah Chaya said they painted that day and Esther Frayda was SO into it. She was very focused and didn't want any help. She is one independent girl, that I know:) The teacher really loves her and can't say enough nice things. Esther Frayda loves going to school and runs right in when we get there without even looking back. It was cute, when I picked her up today, Morah Chaya said that she knew before I got there that is was time to go, so she went to put on her coat and scarf and was all ready when I got there.

 

Potty Trained!!!

When nani was here visiting, she bought a potty for Esther Frayda. We set it out for her and told her when she needs to go "pee pee" just use the potty. I didn't really focus on it because the plan was to do some research and buy a book this next week to learn how to go about potty training a toddler. Well, lets just say I won't have to do that now:)

Last week she used the potty a few times then yesterday she sat down and went #2 all by herself. I didn't even know until I looked at her and she was pointing to the potty. I went to go look and lo and behold she left a present inside! I could not believe it, I really praised her. I then picked up the potty and Esther Frayda followed me into the bathroom to throw the contents of her potty away. She flushed the toilet herself and waived "bye bye" to her present. She was very proud:)

Since then, I haven't had a diaper on her while at home and she is using her potty every single time! Good job Esther Frayda, mommy is so proud of you!!!

Thank you Grandpa:)

Esther Frayda got a big box in the mail today from Grandpa for her Birthday. The most beautiful dresses I have ever seen! I cannot wait to do a photo shoot with Esther Frayda and her new birthday dresses. She opened up the boxes but was pretty taken by the jogging set, she wanted to put the pants on right away and walked around the house all morning in them. 

Thank you Dad and Janelle for the very beautiful and special clothes. Esther Frayda sends a big hug & kiss. We miss and love you guys!!

First week of SCHOOL!

Well, its mini preschool but still a pretty big deal. This is the beginning of her school education. We are so lucky to get her into Gymies and so far she LOVES it. She went for an hour the first day and today she is going for 2 hours. When I dropped her off, she didn't cry just kind of held my skirt. Morah Chaya said she was fine a few minutes later. She's never been much of a crier, so I wouldn't expect her to cry even if she was sad. I'm sure I had a more difficult time than she did. 

The second morning when I woke her up, I asked her if she wanted to go to Gymies.. she looked up at me and gave me a huge smile than shook her head "yes". So, that's a good sign!

When I picked her up yesterday, the teacher said she was a little feisty (which means she was feeling comfortable lol) and asked if she was like that at home.. I said she does have a little feisty streak in her. Thank gd, one that I adore and love!

Can't wait to pick her up today and see how her day went:)

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday my baby girl! I told her yesterday that no matter how old she gets even when she's a grandma with grey hair, she will ALWAYS be my baby:)  I am so lucky and grateful to have such a beautiful and pure soul in my life and to be her mother, I could not ask for anything else in this world. 

I truly believe our soul mates come to us at different times in our lives and can come through many different vessels, some we don't expect. She is my soul, my love, my everything. How lucky I am to be a mother, thank you Hashem!

Bath Time!

February 26th

This is one special day, the most special day of the whole year for me. We are getting ready for Esther Frayda's birthday party tomorrow. We are missing everyone SO much, I wish we were all together. We are thinking of you guys!! I love you Dad and Brenna, Janelle, Jamie, Matt, Kevin!

Words!

Today while she was playing with a bag of my jewelry on my bed with nani, she said "Jewelry"! ..and she said it very clear:) Just in the last week she has grown and matured SO much! She is saying new words left and right. She also said "corn" at dinner.  A lot of times she will say the beginning of the word but now she is starting to say whole words, yay!!

Videos!

I know I'm behind on posting, so I am trying to catch up a bit.. Here are some videos taken in the last couple months. We really miss everyone! I know mom is coming in a week and we are really excited about that. Now we have to plan something for Grandpa and Auntie B to see Esther Frayda, its been too long!. I love you guys:)

Ramblings

She gives unlimited amount of hugs and kisses and I am usually the lucky one to be receiving these.
Last week she learned how to put on her own pants and put on her own shoes, although they were on opposite feet.
She has been trying repeatedly to put on her own diaper which is no easy feat.. inh the meantime she is practicing on her doll.
She is a kissing bunny, loves to doll out kisses especially on my belly.
Runs in her birthday suite having me chase her all around the house trying to get her dressed all the while squealing as loud as she can!
Has a definite say in what she wears, loves furs, lace and anything frilly. 
Hates having her hair brushed- she looks at me at says "no" to really make sure I understand that she means business.
Her favorite word is "no".
She LOVES books and often times will sit and read by herself.
She loves taking her natural remedy herbs and will often times ask me for "more".
She loves watching videos of herself and videos in Hebrew that her Abba plays for her. She now officially understands more Hebrew than I do.
Sense of humor, she was born with a smile and as always had a great sense of humor.
She is and always has been a night owl like her mommy but I'm trying to change that:)
She doesn't like her hands dirty and will ask me to wash them when she gets something on them.
She loves dress up and is such a girly girl!
She has an excellent memory and always knows where my phone is when I lose it. Yesterday I was talking to myself and was mumbling "where in the world is my phone" ..I didn't even think she heard me then she ran and found it in a pile of clothes and gave it to me.

Esther loves smoothies in the morning. She points to the blender and says "smoo, smoo".

to be continued..

Sugar & Spice

Having a little girl is the most amazing experience, it just opens up a whole new world.

Today I took Esther Frayda to her weekly gymnastics class, called Gymies. There is a lot of running, hanging from bars, tumbling and dancing. Today she made a big accomplishment, it was the first day that she climbed up and stood on the beam all by herself! She had been hesitant whenever it came to walking on the beam but today she went right up and climbed up herself. I was so proud of her. Every time we go there, she gets more and more confident in her abilities. You are one awesome gal Estherla, mommy is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

lucky!

Hideout!

Esther LOVES the fridge.. She likes just hanging out there. She climbs up on the ledge and holds onto the wire shelf. She likes to go through all the food and pick a little here and there..If I try and take her away, she holds on for dear life. Like mother and daughter, this is my favorite place in the house too! 

By the way these are "baby legs" and she put them on herself. She is lil miss independent and likes to do everything herself. I have to chase her around the house to change her clothes, which seems to give her a thrill (the fact that she can run from mommy)! 

22 Months!

She is maturing more and more each day, sometimes it seems by the minute! Her vocabulary is also increasing each day. I came home the other day after running some errands and she came and hugged me like she always does when I come home (we embrace as if we have been apart for days:) and she said "foot". She was so thrilled with herself, she said it over and over with a big smile. If that isn't heaven, I don't know what is. I never want to forget these simple little details.

Bagel baby

My poor lil baby is sick. She had a slight fever through the night, I just held her most of the night and tried to comfort her. She has a runny nose that I've been chasing her around all day trying to blow. Each time she sees me coming with a tissue she runs for it as fast as her lil legs will take her. She hasn't wanted to eat anything today, just nurse. She would be happy just nursing all day if she could:)

Today she did something that really surprised me. I had a bagel with melted cheese on a plate in the front room while I was working on the computer. I then went about straightening up a bit around the house.. then I heard the toaster over on in the kitchen. I went in and saw that the toaster oven was turned on with my bagel inside. Esther Frayda was standing there watching the bagel in the toaster (like I do when I am waiting for it to be done lol!). I can't believe she did that. She took my bagel and thought it needed to be heated up so went into the kitchen and turned on the toaster oven BY HERSELF, put in my bagel exactly the way I normally do and stood there waiting for it! She is really so perceptive, she watches everything and just takes it in. She really amazes me every single day.

Dad and Janelle

We are praying that you both feel better quickly and are full of energy, strength and vitality. I have a vision of you guys jogging down the beach together with Rocky music playing in the background. So, may this vision turn into reality. We are thinking of you guys and miss you. Much love and prayers.             

Esther and her makeup..

Yes, its starts young, a lot younger than I ever imagined. Esther likes to put on makeup. She even puckers her lips when applying lip gloss!

Thank you MOM!!

Esther also received some special presents from Nani, some adorable wood food to go with her wooden kitchen from Grandpa. She just loves cutting her fruit and vegetable in her very own kitchen. This really does keep her busy, especially while mommy cooking. The last few days she has been taking food from my refrigerator and putting into hers. If I am missing something in the house, I now know where to look!

Thank you mom! We love you!!

Thank you DAD!!

Esther has been one lucky girl lately. She has been showered with gifts from her Grandpa and Nani. Grandpa sent Esther an adorable pot set  to go with her wooden kitchen that came in the mail the first day of Chanukah. I set up it up for her (it only took me 2 hours lol!) and surprised her right after we lit our Chanukah candles. She was so happy, she ran up to me and gave me a kiss.  So, were are sending Grandpa a great big hug & kiss :) Thank you Dad, you've made Esther one very happy girl!

Thank you DAD for all our gifts. Happy Holidays to you and Janelle, we love you guys!

The best kept secret

I have never been so close to another human being as I am to my daughter. I have such a deep soul love for her, it is literally indescribable. I feel like sometimes I am holding on to this incredible secret. I never could have imagined how amazing it would be to be a mother and to be entrusted with this pure soul. I thank Hashem for Esther Frayda every single day. I actually get to witness with my own eyes what a perfect soul looks like. She is the most loving, gentle, and kind person I have ever laid eyes on. 

She is not even 2 years old yet and she has already taught me so much. Thank you Esther Frayda for choosing me to be your mommy. 

Mommy loves you more than all the stars in the sky!

Fast Track Shopper!

Esther Frayda was shopping in a hurry, she's a busy girl!

The other day I took Esther to the book store, in the children's section. There were a lot of kids there and there was one boy in particular that she took a liking to. He was only about a year old.. She went up to him and held his face with her two hands and KISSED him gently on the LIPS! It was the cutest thing ever! I just never imagined her first kiss would be so young!

My baby is a toddler!

My lil baby is turning into a little girl :) ... and she is one independent one at that. Well, except when she is sleepy and she just wants to nurse and cuddle with mommy. She has an opinion and is not afraid to use it! She already has a sense of style and is very vocal sometimes in what she wants to wear. We were going on the subway the other day and she insisted on wearing this fur and only this fur outside as if she was going to a ball. She also loves pearls and purses. She's already a fashionista!! ...and keep in mind this is not something I taught her, she really came up with all these ideas on her own.

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Bedtime sweetness: This last week, before we go to bed I'll tell her to go lay down and I get the "Goodnight Moon" book. When she sees me coming to bed with the book, she gets soo excited, she jumps on me and starts laughing then she'll get under the covers and snuggle up to me. Then we read the book and say Shema Yisrael. Every time I say it, she covers her eyes until I am done, it is really just amazing!