The Largest Bath Ever

This was supposed to be a post on the rest of our trip to Frankenmuth...but, as it turns out, the town was very underwhelming.  We expected more Christmas lights and more going on.  

Luckily, we picked to stay at the water park hotel.  Best. Decision. Ever.

Molly hasn't really been swimming since the summer - cousin Jen's house and up north.  Both of which she wasn't all that excited about.

She went bonkers at the water park.  She called it "bath" - no matter how much we told her it was a "pool".  The closest was got was her saying "poo bath".  Every time we left the park she would repeat over and over, "more bath".

We started small, letting her splash around in the zero depth and play in the squirters.

Then, we thought we'd let her try the little water slide.  The initial plan was for Ryan to go down with her.  Of course, this was against the rules...so we just let her go alone...with me at the bottom to catch.

We didn't get her first slide on tape but these are some we took later once we knew she could handle it.  So these are slides 1,092,774 and 1,092,836 - give or take.

Then we were all like...."hmmm, she seemed to really like that, maybe she could go down the BIG one?"

This one she could (and obviously should) go down with Dada.

Her first trip down:

She LOVED it.

From the first slide on, there was no stopping her.

She was a wild water park animal.

"More!  More!" she yelled as she ran through the water to get from the bottom of the slide to the stairs to climb back up.

The hardest part was making her leave.

No matter how much warning we gave her that it was almost time to go.  No matter how long we'd been there.

She was never ready to get out of the bath.

If looks could kill right?  Dead.  I'd be dead.

I think she was pretty proud of herself too.

I hope she's not too disappointed when "bath" goes back to meaning "playing in three inches of water contained in a bathtub with a measly one spout of water".

SugarHigh Bakery

So, we're in Frankenmuth, MI.  Just having fun.

There is a bakery here, SugarHigh Bakery, that apparently won a Cupcake Wars for their Turtle Cupcake.  Despite it being known for cupcakes, Molly set her sights on this little oreo parfait as soon as we got in the door.

It was impossible to say no.

Chicago Shenanigans Are Complete

And I don't use the word shenanigans lightly.  We learned:

(1)  You can never have a marshmallow that is too big. 

(2)  Or buy a treat for Mama without expecting to share.

(3)  Portillo's is the best.  Ever.  Period.

(4)  Dada is really fun.

(5)  Molly is in charge of Papa.

(5)  How to replace a garbage disposal.

(6)  How to wear fashion scarves.

(7)  When to ask for help....

(8) Cool people have a girl first.

(9)  Little boys are wildly entertaining.

Molly Seems To Be A Fan Of....

Herself...

"Hey Mol, get closer to Kenzie so we can take your picture together."

"Mol!  Don't sit on her!"

"Sure Mol, you can help Aunt Kelly work on her computer."

"O, you just want to look at pictures and videos of yourself?  Well, that's not helpful."

"Ok Mol, almost ready to go downstairs.  I just need to put my scarf on."

"What do you want?  O, Molly wants to wear my scarf?  O...ok."

Molly-isms

September:

Molly helps me get dressed each morning and just a couple days ago said the word "bra" for the first time.  Awesome Mol.  Don't start with normal things, like shirt, pants, socks.  Definitely go for the inappropriate-to-mention-in-public undergarment....

Anyway.  Now, whenever I'm getting dressed, she starts pointing at me and saying "bra.  bra.  bra."  I had started to take offense until today...

Ryan was playing on the kitchen floor with her shirtless and she pointed at his nipple and said "bra!".  Then she pointed at the other one and said, "More.  Bra!"

October: 

I told Mol she wasn't allowed to bring her wubbas in the bathroom.  As I was doing my make-up, I turned around and saw her and Wubbaducky sitting on the floor behind me playing.  I said, "Molly Amelia, you get that Wubba out of the bathroom right now!".  She then rolled over on her belly and stuck her head out the door so that it (and Wubba) were no longer in the bathroom.

November:

Molly now responds "Good" every time I ask her, "How is your [fill-in-the-blank]?"

When playing catch, Molly started to yell "MISS!!!!" when she, or her playmate fail to catch the ball.

Molly can now say the word "naked" - pronounced "nake".

Nana "jumped" off the kitchen counter after finishing another coat of paint....Molly watched and when she landed she looked up at her and said "Woah!"

Today's Headlines

YOUNG CHILD TEASED BY BULLY

A small child in Toledo, OH was teased by a bully being referred to as "the season which shall not be named".  It is reported that this bully made some chilling remarks which threatened the toddler's ability to go outdoors.  Her mother, Mama, said that outdoors is where her daughter feels truly happy.  Following the incident the-season-which-shall-not-be-named melted into thin air.  Mama is currently preparing the victim for the bully's return and said "I've got to get her ready to deal with this situation.  Arm her with crayons, books, and really anything I can think of until she is able to freely roam around outside again."

TOLEDO TODDLER SURVIVES IMPRISONMENT

For the first time ever, a Toledo, OH toddler survived a involuntary imprisonment.  The child was charged with a misdemeanor of repeatedly throwing toys at the arresting officer and resisting arrest.  When first imprisoned she did try to escape - an attempt that was thwarted by the prison guard on duty.  She did serve her time and upon release, when asked by reporters if she would risk throwing toys again she said, "no no no".  

Related Story:  Police Officers and Prison Guards Request an Immediate Increase in Pay

The "black cell" where serious offenders are sent.

LOCAL BAKER WINS PRIZE

A young up and coming baker recently opened up her own bakery and is reportedly making some of the best desserts (especially muffins) around town.  She recently received the Best Mixer award by the distinguished, Mama's Got A Messy Kitchen magazine.

NOODLES ARE POURED ALL OVER THE FLOOR

A Toledo mom got 35 minutes of peace and quiet today after allowing her toddler to just play with the noodles she spread all over the kitchen floor.  NEWSWORTHY.

Impossible Not To Fall For Her

If you look closely...she's in there.