Stinkerbell

I wish I could describe just how much Anna is talking. There's basically nothing she can't say; it's just how easy it is to understand. I am SO glad to be in the phase now where she can tell me what she wants. Unfortunately, she's usually wanting something she can't have (vitamins for the fifth time of the day, candy, cookies, Mickey Mouse). I must say that this child eats the worst food of all because I constantly give in to her tantrums because she is so stubborn. Jared is completely smitten, so she gets whatever she wants out him. He walks in the door, and Anna goes running, "Daddy's home!" and gives him a big hug. He's worthless in the discipline department with him, too. ;-) She hits and talks back, but he's under her spell. I, on the other hand, have no problem putting her in time out. The problem is, she thinks it's funny because she can be just like her brothers. She's very good at apologizing (she gets lots of practice!) and doling out hugs to whoever caught the brunt of her fury.

Despite this "Stinkerbell" personality as we like to call her, she can be the absolute sweetest little girl. She's affectionate and tells all of us she loves us, unprompted. I overheard her tell Austin she loved him today, and she gave him a kiss. :-)