Short and sweet.
While talking about her birthday (in April), Jessica asked me if she could have a Meow Mix cake.
That's my girl!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Jessica and Girl Scouts Part Two
We had our first official Daisy Girl Scout outing today. It was a Cookie Rally, and the girls had a nice time. Although I did spend a majority of the time reeling Jessica in.
At one point the girls were making frog masks. They decorated a piece of construction paper, and cut out the mask. They used yarn to tie the mask around their head.
While I was helping one of my Daisy's, I looked over and saw Jessica lying on the floor. She was on her back with her arms and legs in the air flittering about with the ball of yarn. I immediately knew that she was prentending to be a cat playing with yarn. It was a lot of fun trying to explain to the parents that my daughter thinks she is a cat.
At one point the girls were making frog masks. They decorated a piece of construction paper, and cut out the mask. They used yarn to tie the mask around their head.
While I was helping one of my Daisy's, I looked over and saw Jessica lying on the floor. She was on her back with her arms and legs in the air flittering about with the ball of yarn. I immediately knew that she was prentending to be a cat playing with yarn. It was a lot of fun trying to explain to the parents that my daughter thinks she is a cat.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Jessica and YouTube
Jessica is a big fan of YouTube. She steals my laptop, clicks on the "favorites" star, and journeys over to Youtube.
Her favorite thing to do is to type "CAT" into the search bar. This of course elicits hundreds of videos. As a side note, when I go on YouTube there is a section where it recommends videos based on my previous viewings. It comes as no surprise that YouTube thinks I love cats, Pokemon, and Ugly Dolls.
She watches these cat videos for hours. Some are basic videos that people have uploaded of their cats doing silly things. Some have clever subtitles of what the cat may be thinking. Others even have a soundtrack. I notice that she particularly likes one video that is serenaded by Black Sabbath singing "Crazy Train".
Initially when I heard that song playing, I thought Mike had turned on the radio. Then I came to find Jessica in my bed watching cats bounce off walls SINGING along to Crazy Train.
Another time I found her jamming to Numa Numa. You know that crazy viral video of the boy dancing in his chair?
I figured out I needed to perhaps monitor her YouTube searches when I caught her singing "Smack That" by Akon. She was lying in my bed next to me, and broke out into the chorus. Complete with smacking her backside. Does YouTube have parental controls?
Her favorite thing to do is to type "CAT" into the search bar. This of course elicits hundreds of videos. As a side note, when I go on YouTube there is a section where it recommends videos based on my previous viewings. It comes as no surprise that YouTube thinks I love cats, Pokemon, and Ugly Dolls.
She watches these cat videos for hours. Some are basic videos that people have uploaded of their cats doing silly things. Some have clever subtitles of what the cat may be thinking. Others even have a soundtrack. I notice that she particularly likes one video that is serenaded by Black Sabbath singing "Crazy Train".
Initially when I heard that song playing, I thought Mike had turned on the radio. Then I came to find Jessica in my bed watching cats bounce off walls SINGING along to Crazy Train.
Another time I found her jamming to Numa Numa. You know that crazy viral video of the boy dancing in his chair?
I figured out I needed to perhaps monitor her YouTube searches when I caught her singing "Smack That" by Akon. She was lying in my bed next to me, and broke out into the chorus. Complete with smacking her backside. Does YouTube have parental controls?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Jessica and Girl Scouts
Jessica is a Daisy Girl Scout. She seems to like being a Daisy. I am a Daisy troop leader. Mostly because I don't think Jessica would be able to be a Daisy without me being there. Well, to be honest I wouldn't want to leave Jessica with another parent that might not "get" Jessica and all her quirks.
For example....
Today we were in our Daisy circle talking about being responsible for what we do and say. It was a very deep conversation (as deep as 1st graders can get). All the girls were paying attention very closely to what was being said etc.
At this point, I look over at Jessica and she is drawing an imaginary cat on the floor of the cafeteria with her fingers. I could tell it was a cat only because she does this ALL the time. I quietly reminded her to pay attention...that lasted about 2 minutes. The next thing I know, she takes off her shoe and is smelling her shoe and foot. Now all the girls are looking at her, and in unison scream "EWWWWWW!!"
So much for being responsible for what you say and do!
My kid likes to smell her feet. And draw imaginary cats.
For example....
Today we were in our Daisy circle talking about being responsible for what we do and say. It was a very deep conversation (as deep as 1st graders can get). All the girls were paying attention very closely to what was being said etc.
At this point, I look over at Jessica and she is drawing an imaginary cat on the floor of the cafeteria with her fingers. I could tell it was a cat only because she does this ALL the time. I quietly reminded her to pay attention...that lasted about 2 minutes. The next thing I know, she takes off her shoe and is smelling her shoe and foot. Now all the girls are looking at her, and in unison scream "EWWWWWW!!"
So much for being responsible for what you say and do!
My kid likes to smell her feet. And draw imaginary cats.
Jessica's career plans
This one is from about a month ago, but is definitely worthy of this blog.
For those of you who have followed my Jessica-centric Facebook posts, you know that Jessica is obsessed with cats. Every school paper that comes home has a cat drawn in the corner. Every pretend game she plays, she is a cat. She even has an alter ego named "Mad Kitty". Mad Kitty kisses and scratches, and "battles" (thanks Pokemon!)
It was a Saturday, and I was lucky enough to be able to have my niece Allison (6) come over to play with the kids. Jack, Jessica, and I went to her house to pick her up. On the drive home, my VERY bright niece informed me that when she grew up she wanted to be a Marine Biologist. Jack immediately asked what a Marine Biologist was. And while explaining it, Jessica chimes in and says "Mommy, when I grow up I want to be a cat."
That's my girl!
For those of you who have followed my Jessica-centric Facebook posts, you know that Jessica is obsessed with cats. Every school paper that comes home has a cat drawn in the corner. Every pretend game she plays, she is a cat. She even has an alter ego named "Mad Kitty". Mad Kitty kisses and scratches, and "battles" (thanks Pokemon!)
It was a Saturday, and I was lucky enough to be able to have my niece Allison (6) come over to play with the kids. Jack, Jessica, and I went to her house to pick her up. On the drive home, my VERY bright niece informed me that when she grew up she wanted to be a Marine Biologist. Jack immediately asked what a Marine Biologist was. And while explaining it, Jessica chimes in and says "Mommy, when I grow up I want to be a cat."
That's my girl!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Jessica at the movies
It was Christmas vacation last week, and Jessica had pneumonia. The poor kid was sick all week, so I decided on Saturday when she was feeling better to take her to the movies. We saw The Princess and the Frog. Good flick....made me cry.
So I should tell you that Jessica is obsessed with finding cashiers and customer service people that are wearing names tags, and happen to be named Jessica.
We were in line at the concession stand, and Jessica spots her namesake across the popcorn popper. You should note, Concession Stand Jessica(CSJ) was NOT waiting on us.
Jessica zeroes in on CSJ, and screams "Jessica! Hi Jessica! Hi Jessica! Hi Jessica!"
The young man waiting on us immediately looks to CSJ, thinking that we know her and calls her over. At this point I have to explain that my daughters name is Jessica, and CSJ's name is Jessica, etc. We all have a little giggle. That is until Jessica asks the boy what his name is. He tells her is is Raymond. So of course she says, "Oh hi Johnny. Mommy look it's Jessica and Johnny" "Hi Jessica & Johnny! Hi Jessica & Johnny".
At this point we grabbed our Icee and headed for the door.
So I should tell you that Jessica is obsessed with finding cashiers and customer service people that are wearing names tags, and happen to be named Jessica.
We were in line at the concession stand, and Jessica spots her namesake across the popcorn popper. You should note, Concession Stand Jessica(CSJ) was NOT waiting on us.
Jessica zeroes in on CSJ, and screams "Jessica! Hi Jessica! Hi Jessica! Hi Jessica!"
The young man waiting on us immediately looks to CSJ, thinking that we know her and calls her over. At this point I have to explain that my daughters name is Jessica, and CSJ's name is Jessica, etc. We all have a little giggle. That is until Jessica asks the boy what his name is. He tells her is is Raymond. So of course she says, "Oh hi Johnny. Mommy look it's Jessica and Johnny" "Hi Jessica & Johnny! Hi Jessica & Johnny".
At this point we grabbed our Icee and headed for the door.
Jessica-ism's 101
Let's just face it. My daughter Jessica is funny. She doesn't mean to be funny, but she is. People keep telling me I need to write down some of the things she says, so here it is. My Jessica blog.
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