Erin 1000

Today is Erin Beatrix's 1000th day on this planet.  To celebrate, here are some things you might not know about our little E:

* Erin is over 3 feet tall, about 33 pounds (after dinner) and has 19 teeth. 

* Erin loves to paint.  Paper, hands, tummy, sidewalk, whatever.

* Erin loves dance parties, cooking show (making a recipe), hiking, soccer, swimming, projects . . . this list could go on and on.

* Erin hates washing her hair.

* Erin knows how to spell her name, but when she's typing she likes to designate herself "E2".  E for Erin and 2 because she's 2.

* Erin can dress herself, mostly, but still has a bit of trouble getting shirts over her head.  

* Erin has had one haircut.

* Erin loves reading.

* Erin watches the Simpsons nearly every night.

* Erin is a big fan of the "knock knock" joke, but hasn't gotten the punch lines down exactly.

* Erin has an imaginary friend named Cuckaduh.  He often follows us when we are driving, in his own car, which is white. Or sometimes black. 

* Erin sleeps in our room, mostly in her toddler bed.  She doesn't like to be lonely. 

* Erin is fully potty trained, even at night.  There is the occasional accident still, but she's pretty much an expert. 

* Erin still gets 2 jelly beans for a #1, and a hershey's kiss for a #2.  But sometimes she doesn't remember.

* Erin brushes her teeth twice a day and is eager to "get rid of the buggies" in her teeth.

* Erin weaned at 21 months, almost exactly 1 year ago. 

* Erin and her dad go for doughnuts, or sometimes bagels, nearly every Saturday morning.  She reminds him the moment she wakes up. 

* Erin still mostly eats toddler fare, in snack rather than meal format.  But she's starting to branch out.

* Erin's favorite meat is bacon.
* Erin does not nap by choice.
* Erin is full of élan, mirth, humor, energy, empathy, persuasion, ideas, and love.

Happy 1000 days, my Pumpkin Pie.