On the 23rd, Zuri showed me a loose tooth. She became "freaked out" (her words when she recounts the story) because she was so worried that she would swallow the tooth when it came out. She has been talking about losing her teeth for a couple years now, so that part was exciting for her. She went to show my dad her loose tooth and it came out on her way to him. She is so proud of her lost tooth that she continues to show (even perfect strangers, mind you) everyone her gap.
For whatever reason, I was completely unprepared for a lost tooth. I thought it would be another year or so before it would happen--it just feels too soon--my little girl is growing up.
That night, I told Zuri to go get her pajamas on, and there was a knock at the door. She ran to get it, but I told her no, she couldn't because she was naked (well, she had her panties on). She beat me to the door, however, opened it, and said, "hi! I'm naked!"
It happened to be my new visiting teacher at the door, and she wasn't quite sure how to react, but started laughing when she caught sight of the rest of us rolling on the floor. It was too funny. We still have a good chuckle when we talk about it--she says some of the funniest things.
Christmas eve we went over to my sister's house and Zuri got Princess Twilight Sparkle pony. I think it is one of her favorite Christmas presents. She even sleeps with the pony--putting her to bed, tucking her in and everything. The only thing that Zuri asked for for Christmas was Applejack pony--she loves her ponies.
Christmas eve, she fell asleep with the pony in her arms. The next night she tucked the pony in and even gave the pony her own pillow and blanket.
Showing off Applejack--she was so excited when she opened it. Applejack isn't her favorite pony, but she wanted her to help complete her collection.
Her Santa gift this year was a fish tank. She was so excited, she was speechless (if you know Zuri, that just doesn't happen).
Feeding her fish. She has us do it now because she doesn't like the smell of the fish food
At bedtime, she had her ponies lined up to watch the fish while she slept.
Kai got some quality time with his Uncle Shin. He got some new toys and lots of clothes for Christmas
Dad is giving me a look because I took a picture of him eating ice cream and a cinnamon roll...for breakfast! (The day after Christmas)
The funniest thing happened later that week. There had been a gift dropped off for Zuri and Kai: hot wheel cars and a little Sofia doll. When Zuri saw the doll, she was semi-excited. When she saw the cars, she was really excited. I told her that the cars were for Kai and the doll for her. Without missing a beat, she said that Kai could have the doll, and she would have the cars. :-)
Since Kai has no interest in toys, she ended up with both gifts. The doll has since disappeared (probably into the abyss of her playroom), but the cars are played with every single day. That's my girl!
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