She shines

Mia is turning into such a little person with a little personality. She cannot stand hang-nails and will immediately bring them to my attention and ask to have them "kwips". The frog cup is the preferred vessel, but the pink cup with the flowers will do in a pinch. She much prefers Michael Bouble and Ella Fitzgerald over the kids singing cds, but will sometimes ask for Weezer.

Things I Have Learned From Mia

• Pink cowgirl boots go with everything.
• Everything looks better when you're upside down.
• Things are much more interesting when taken apart.
• You can put anything back together.
• You don't need television when you have a sock and some fabric scraps.
• Everything is a process that requires support and patience.
• Time-Out is very portable and doesn't lose effectiveness at the Post Office.
• Just because it's easier to do it myself doesn't mean I shouldn't give her the opportunity.
• Childproof simply means the child works harder to prove they can open it.
• You can forgive someone for hitting and kicking you when they are under 3 feet tall.