The Algeras

Here we are, playing dollies! I feel like such a mom playing dollies with my little girl. Two years ago I could never have imagined how much fun this could be. These dolls are my old Strawberry Shortcake dolls. They are at least 20 some years old. My mom found them in the closet and gave them to Sara. She calls them "Mommy's dollies" and loves to take their shoes off and put them back on. She also likes to line them up and count them.

I just finished giving her a bath, and it is so good to see her play and splash. The last few baths have been tired scrubbing ups with only a kick or two. She's really starting to get back to her old self. It's taking a while! She still gets tired quickly and looks a little thin and pale. But the sparkle is coming back to her eyes.

We made monkey bread this afternoon for our kitchen project. Sara really loves to bake! She likes to eat too. She said "Monkey bread (insert crazy monkey noises here) is SO good!"

David is sitting next to me in his little onesie. His pudgy legs are so cute! He's learned to suck his thumb and it makes him very happy. He's been smiling and laughing most of the day. He sat in Sara's rocking chair for a few minutes today and looked like such a big boy!

I should be getting my little ones into bed. We're all sitting on the couch watching Biggest Loser and snuggling. It's so nice.