I have to say, having a toddler can be supper fun and crazy despite the tantrums and the other dreaded terrible 2 episodes. One way to help toddlers feel like they have more control is to let them pick out there clothes for the day and let them feel like they are making some of there own choices. Ivy loves that I let her pick out her clothes and honestly she does a great job. I let her walk out of the house most days with what ever she chooses, with in reason. If its cold and she wants shorts I try to steer her away and make a few other suggestions that she may like. I don't tell her "no", I just let her know that it may be a little cold for her and then I throw out a few options and she either picks one or finds something she likes better. So here are a few pics of some of her more cute and trendy looking decisions!!
First up its hat on backwards and shades!!!
Kevin and I didn't think it was cold enough for that hat but hey we aren't going to argue with her.
The next look is how she wanted to dress one day to kindergarten and kindertanzan. She actually reminded me of Punky Brewster in a more cute and sassy sort of way. She wore what we call crazy pants, a glitter skirt that she got from Olivia, and a cute shirt to match. Here is a pic or 2 of that outfit.
One thing Ivy likes to do is to pull her socks up to her knees, even if they are not designed that way. So I guess next year I will have to get some knee high socks for her. Here is a pic of her in her PJ's with her socks pulled up to her knees. Maybe she is just trying to tell me that she wants to go horseback riding?
I love this little girl she has so much character.
Ivy has confiscated my smallest purse and she loves to play with it around the house. Recently, she has been putting a few of her little figures in it and taking it with us when we go out. The first time she did this was Kevin's and my 7th Anniversary dinner. She was so cute walking down the sidewalk. Here is a little video of her in a dress, sunglasses, carrying our purse that night.
One day , Ivy decided to be goofy and put her underwear on the outside of her clothes. They were clean ones so don't worry about this next part. Then she took them and put them over her head and I was able to shoot a few pics and a video of her being silly!!!
This week we went to a grocery store I had not been to, but wanted to try. I don't usually go grocery shopping when I have Ivy these days but we were out of a few things so I decided to take her. Well, they had a grocery cart just her size. Let me tell you she was so overly excited it was cute. She loves when I let her grab items I need off the shelf. So not only was she grabbing items for me but she also got to push the cart. Here are 2 short clips!!
Well, I hope you got your good dose of Ivy. Sorry it has taken me so long to post, I hadn't realized it had been 3 weeks. I have 2 other posts in my drafts. I will finish them up and let you see those in the next couple of days!! Hope you all had a Great 4th of July weekend!!!
No comments:
Post a Comment