I haven’t written specifically about K in a while. I think sometimes I am still amazed that she is mine. That I have a daughter.
A spunky, bossy, girly-girl that doesn’t take “No” for an answer, princess-loving GIRL.
On any given day her hair is a tangled mess, she has food on her face and she’s playing with anything from her favorite stuffed animals to her brothers’ cast-off dinosaurs.
She fights for what she wants (usually a toy one of her brothers just re-discovered) and she’s pretty fearless, already putting her head under water at the pool like a boss.
When I painted all 20 of her nails recently she would not stop saying “Thank you, Mommy!” It was like I had bought her the pony she so desperately wants. At least for a few minutes anyway. Of course the fact that much of the polish came off while we were at the pool that afternoon was akin to a natural disaster occurring.
I try so, SO hard to put bows and clips in her hair and she does wear them. For about 10 minutes.
And I will admit, I buy too many clothes for her. There are just so many cute things for girls. Oh and maybe shoes too. I just discovered a darling little canvas pair I got at Target in the Spring that she has yet to wear. Oops. She’s all about nightgowns lately. I could hardly hear out of my right ear after her squeals of delight when I bought her a pink polk-dotted one with an applique horse. Oh yeah, mother of the year, right here (no, I mean for real!)!
She’s a copy cat. Like major. In both actions and speech. We have to watch her because she is VERY quick to pick up on things such as song lyrics, etc. And having two older brothers (one approaching tween-dom) is not so great for that… Lately she really likes the word “butt”. And she occasionally tells me to “chill out”. (no idea who she got that from…)
Her favorite thing ever to eat is any kind of snack so that is probably why dinner is not really her thing. I mean it wouldn’t be mine either if I had also eaten one granola bar, a banana and some goldfish around 4p.m. And yes, I realize this is my fault. But what can I do, my baby is hungry! 
At bedtime we have a routine where I climb in bed with her for a bit and we say prayers and sing a song. Then she clings to my arm while I kiss her sweet face and brush her hair out of her eyes for the ten thousandth time that day. When she finally, reluctantly lets go of my arm we blow kisses while I stand by her bedroom door. And then I say “Goodnight, I love you.”
There are times when she frustrates the snot out of me but for the most part she is the sweetest little blue-eyed girl I have ever known.
And of course my Mama heart tugs in opposite directions both wanting to freeze her in time right now, yet also excited for the days ahead when we can get a pedi together and do lunch where I do not have to cut up her food.
Having a daughter is all kinds of awesome. And I am thankful every day that I have this amazing little girl for whom I can buy too many shoes…
She’s so beautiful, just like her Momma.
She’s sassy and gorgeous!!
Butt! Hah!
Beautiful girl! Girls are fun – I had two boys and then got 3 stepkids – including a stepdaughter. I feel so privileged as I now get to do all the “girlie” stuff too!
Oh Elaine, she’s so beautiful. And I love a girl with sass. We need to get these girls together!!!
She is so beautiful. I think having a little girl has to be awesome.
So, so beautiful.
It is pretty amazing, isn’t it?
I want to freeze time. I don’t want Grace to grow another inch. Right now she thinks I am the COOLEST thing in the world and keeps telling me how I’m her best buddy and she loves me so much. I suspect she won’t always feel that way.
It sounds to me like Grace and Katie would get along perfectly!
Such adorable photos of your girl, Elaine!
My youngest prefers snacks over an other kind of food choice, too. Snacks are fun, meals are boring.
My husband is always asking why our Scarlet is so “bad at dinner.” Well..it could be the half dozen snacks I give her before dinner…but I’m not about to tell him.
She’s a cutie! My daughter is the first born – it’s an interesting dynamic. I’m sure my son will be playing with lots of dinosaurs and princess dolls. Just like my daughter does.
Ha! My Ash doesn’t fall far from the tree either. Besides looking just like me when I was young, she had my words and actions now. Chris always tells us we’re screwed!
My girls would have the best time playing with K!
I can’t take this level of cute (that last photo damn near did me in). And you’re right; the difference between cute stuff for girls and boys is amazing.
I love her sass, and seeing the photo of the nail painting, I can hear her little “oh nooooo”. Sweet girl.
so pretty. and now i a teeny bit wish I had a girl.
She’s gorgeous. And daughters are the funnest.
She is beautiful and this post just so sweet. She also reminds me soooo much of my own blue-eyed blonde little angel girl.
i loooove this
This is so wonderful! Having a daughter is pretty stinkin awesome.
She is adorable. I love seeing all the pics you post on IG!!
She’s so precious! I love having little girls. I was terrified when I found out, but turns out I really enjoy putting them in dresses and bows and playing princesses.
Oh my Gosh, she is absolutely ADORABLE…I especially love the one of you doing her toes…you should save that one for her wedding someday.
What a great post about having a daughter. Loved it!-Ashley
This is the sweetest little dedication I have read. So adorable!
She is very photogenic, but that last picture is stunning.
She is adorable!! I have one of those stubborn, spunky, doesn’t take no for an answer girls too. Except that she’s about to enter high school. She has always been strong willed. I figure at least I never need to worry about her being taken advantage of. She is one tough cookie. Sounds like you have one too!!
how sweet is she? I often have the same thought. Is my girl really mine? How did I end up with her in the midst of all these boys? my fluke. my lovely fluke. K and you are lucky to have each other
Girls are pretty awesome, aren’t they? In a demanding, bossy, want their toenails painted right.now sort of way!
Your K sounds like she’d hang perfectly with my girls.
I cannot get over the fact that the little girl in these photos is the same little girl I held as a baby in the front hallway of your new home in LA. Where has the time gone?