It has Finally Arrived



The Candy Purge

Well Everyone- It has finally arrived. It started Tuesday when we had to put Danielle to bed at 6:30 and she wouldn't eat her dinner. Of course I think a few days after Easter every parent laments their lives, but I am sick of Danielle not eating. We lock her in her seat, she makes aliens with her peas.
It is so hit and miss with her- she will eat all sorts of healthy foods sometimes. Other days I am wondering when she will wake up in the middle of the night to eat.
When we moved to Scranton she lost five pounds. I took a child development class that said you shouldn't really force kids to eat- you should give them healthy options. I have always tried to have healthy food available for her- I've never seen a kid that liked peppers as much as Danielle. But five pounds is way too much for a toddler to lose. We started forcing her to eat. Then I found out she was anemic. She has gained weight though, and is back up to the original weight. I guess moving was really stressful for her.
The first day after the candy purge- Danielle found Daddy's candy on his desk from Easter
Day two- Danielle got the Nutella off the counter.
Day three- Danielle found leftover starburst from the diaper bag.
Day Four- She climbed on the desk and found some chocolates I had from Valentine's day. Really- I still had chocolate?

If I ever want candy I will ask Danielle where to find some.
I think all of our candy is gone.
I don't know who misses it more- me or Danielle.
probably me.

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Happy Birthday Danielle


Danielle is two today. She is super happy that for her birthday she gets to eat all her Easter candy. Sara and Mark came over Saturday for an Easter egg hunt. Here is Eddie wearing some of his spoils. Today we found some of the eggs the kids missed. We were all too busy rolling on the floor bloated from chocolate to take too many photos. I really liked doing something with family for Easter. It's way more fun to have so many kids looking for eggs than just Danielle. Although Danielle does have a killer instinct. We had to remind her not to hunt for eggs from other people's baskets.
We aren't really having a party for Danielle and I think we will do the official celebration this weekend. Meanwhile, Danielle is busy watching a show her grandma gave her with her dolly that we got her for her birthday. She got to eat noodles and take a bath today, so she has never been happier. The Easter candy probably helps.

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