Just Like Us
I think one of the most amusing things about having a little one is the imitating that goes on. She watches us ever so carefully, during times when we think her attention is elsewhere, and then surprises us by doing the exact thing we were doing minutes ago. Yesterday I turned around from my pancake making activities to find her reading the paper. Her face, the pose, everything about this just made me want to laugh and cry in the same moment.
She has this imitation down to a "T." Complete with reading out loud and turning the pages. She points to pictures and reads the captions underneath. She puts the paper down and sighs, picking up her mug of water, and then goes right back to reading. Obviously the pancake making activities were put to a halt and I ran to get the camera. Oh, these are the moments I hope to never forget.
Due to the carbon monoxide fiasco, we had the pleasure of getting to know a lovely neighbor. While at her house with the little one we not only discovered she collects buttons, but that she also adores thrifting. She graciously gave me a bag of vintage buttons (and another bag made its way home yesterday) and we made a date to go thrifting at two of our favorite local spots.
So on Tuesday we headed out for a little thrifting fun. I finally (after months of searching) found a chenille bedspread in absolutely perfect condition. The price tag couldn't have been better either. It's all washed and ready to go on the bed. I'm anxiously awaiting our next trip already...
What a hoot that first pic is!!!
Posted by: Mary Anne | January 24, 2008 at 08:57 AM
Oh my gosh she's so cute!
Posted by: Summer | January 24, 2008 at 09:36 AM
little ones are the BEST! :)
Posted by: Melissa | January 24, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Those pictures are priceless! She is too cute! I've also been looking for a chenille bedspread, those are so pretty and simple- good find!
Posted by: Dawn | January 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM
the first pic must go in a frame on the wall! hysterical!
Posted by: heather | January 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM
i am with the others so far - that first photo is a total classic!
Posted by: ru | January 24, 2008 at 10:56 AM
i agree! what an awesome shot, it it awesome how much they do emulate what you do, so cute!
Posted by: kate | January 24, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Aw, sweet little one! How very very exciting, a neighbor who collects vintage buttons and likes to go thirifting! Sounds pretty great to me! Excellent beadspread, I have one like it on my bed too.
Posted by: Nicole | January 24, 2008 at 01:56 PM
I think I hooted when I saw the pictures. Oh my goodness! Amazing.
And I envy both meeting a great neighbor AND the chenille spread. Score.
Posted by: Amy | January 24, 2008 at 03:29 PM
heeheeheeheehee...
i LOVE those pictures
reading the paper...
the expression...
and the pose...
too funny!
Posted by: gk | January 24, 2008 at 04:50 PM
That is so cute! The imitating is just what she ought to be doing. Right up through kindergarten! I get so exhausted by people thinking that's what babies do and that 4, 5 & 6 year olds are supposed to be all academic, all the time. Exhausted, I tell you.
But back to your cuteness there! Wow, she's adorable, and I just love it.
Sick kids here today. Sigh.
Posted by: Grace | January 24, 2008 at 05:02 PM
priceless first picture! and i agree with grace, imitation is the exact nature of babies and children up until the age of 7 (or change of teeth). what a beautiful way to teach our children. and what a pleasure to see your child imitate so perfectly!
Posted by: shelley caskey | January 25, 2008 at 02:13 AM
I love the pictures, she looks so involved with the paper.
Posted by: Stacey | January 25, 2008 at 09:42 AM
What goodies! I am sorry to hear that you have been sick and hope you are better soon! Will you take me thrifting when I come to Maine??!
Posted by: Ravenhill | January 30, 2008 at 07:24 AM
i LOVE that picture of elisabeth. it's so adorable. i cut it out of the paper and put it on our fridge here at home.
Posted by: bobbi | February 01, 2008 at 08:16 AM
i'm "borrowing" that picture of elisabeth with the paper. It will be on the bookshops myspace page along with one of the piano playing ones. Gosh she is my favorite baby and you my favorite mom of a baby. (i don't want juliana to read that and get mad at me)
Posted by: bobbi | February 01, 2008 at 10:49 AM
wow, she's a little actress! If she wasn't so small, I would really think she was reading that paper! btw, I really have enjoyed taking a first peek at your blog, your photos are lovely!
Posted by: Penny | February 11, 2008 at 10:07 PM
I am so happy I found your blog! I, too, have been searching for a white chenille bedspread. My grammy had one on her bed, and I have so many memories of it. Someday...
Posted by: Joanna Silva | March 25, 2008 at 12:08 PM