Big Girl

Guildy is turning into such a kid. A couple days ago, she gave her Sucker (pacifier) away to Baby Wyatt. For those of you familiar with the Guildy/Sucker relationship, you know this is a huge deal. The first night was pretty rough, and the next day was nap-less, but the situation seems to be steadily improving. During the day, she proudly tells everyone she meets that she doesn't need it anymore, but when she gets tired, she is still a little weepy about it.

In addition to being Sucker-less, Guildy is also taking swimming lessons, which she is enjoying immensely. I'm not sure how much actual swimming she is picking up, but it's a start.

Below is a picture from our camping trip last weekend. Guildy proudly announced as we walked around the lake that she was "learning to be a hiker." And here are a few more recent Guildy quotes for everyone's enjoyment:
1. My parents visited a couple weekends ago, and Guildy was looking at my Dad's sleep apnea machine, wondering how it worked. When he went to turn it on, she covered her ears and said, "Is this going to be obnoxious?"
2. She was looking at one of Hadley's chew toys the other day and asked what it was. When I told her, she said, "Hmm. Clever."
3. Last weekend when we were camping, she very sweetly picked a flower and gave it to me. Then she said, "It's soft and beautiful, just like me!"
4. The other day, she peered into the toilet after I had rinsed one of Hadley's dirty diapers and said, "Hey, did Hadley crap in there?"

Nothing like a 3-year-old to keep you one your toes!!