Day 356- Oh Baby

The first time we ever visited Ms. Tracy's day care while I was still pregnant with Nora was the day of their Christmas party 2 years ago.  Today was this year's party. Kiddos can wear their PJs (Elmo Christmas PJs!), can bring a treat to share (we sent sugar cookies with red and green sprinkles), and we have the option to participate in a gift exchange.

Nora drew her friend Ayden's name, and per Ms. Tracy's recommendation, we got him a big truck, which also happened to be filled with shape sorter blocks.  Baby Joseph drew Nora's name, and I was so excited that Tracy recommended that they get Nora a baby doll. At our house, we don't have many (if any) gender specific toys. I mean, she's not even 2. She plays with books and blocks and balls and educational/musical toys, but until recently, it never occurred to me to get her something that is considered "girly". However, Ms. Tracy noticed that she has really attached herself not only to a baby doll at day care, but also to the actual babies who attend day care with her.

From the time, Nora got the baby in her hand until it was time to eat dinner and get ready for bed, she was attached to her "bay bee".

This melts my heart! We are thinking about getting some doll accessories to go with her new baby for Christmas. Maybe a carrier or stroller or bassinet for baby dolls.

At the party, Nora also got a puzzle from Tracy, a piggy bank with some change in it from Ms. El, and we got a mold of her hand print.