New Things

Well two very exciting things happened this past weekend. Shawn and I mowed our very own personal lawn for the first time. I couldn't believe what a great feeling that was and it was so wonderful we took turns and both mowed!!!! :) I felt good mowing a lawn that I owned! The little things in life I suppose are the best...it was so nice.

The second thing was Aliyah took her very first shower (after I mowed and she played in the hose and consequently the mud from the driveway). This is a major deal because she hates to have water on her head. So we got in and she stood in front of me, having me block most of the water and as I was washing her hair she was saying through shivers, "This isn't so bad". I tried hard not to laugh at her because she was being so brave. So, as we were in there, we made up a song, "you don't have to be afraid of the water" (of course, the tune was corny, but catchy). And she kept singing it the whole time. But, then she kept substituting water for bathtub. She even sang it to Shawn as he helped her put on her jammies! Too funny! She is growing up too fast...if only she would use the potty...i guess one thing at a time :)