Oh, Dora. And 29 months.

Saturday, Dora was at the Children's Museum promoting her upcoming show
at the Orpheum. And of course, we went to meet her. We were so lucky to
get there at the perfect time, just long enough of a wait in line to
build up some anticipation but not long enough to get too cranky; we
were in the first dozen. As soon as we saw her, I looked back at the
line and it was snaked through the entire museum! We left quickly after
that since the place was so packed. As we stood in line, Emmy Ruth's
little body was just quivering with excitement. She would not wait to
get up there! She would say "I want to hold her!" and "I want to go
there!" It was adorable. Of course, when it was her turn, she was
star-struck and could do nothing and was completely silent. But, I told
Dora we would see her at The Orpheum and she promised to bring Boots and
Swiper.

I wanted to dress Emmy Ruth as Dora and John was completely against it.
He went so far as to tell me that he wasn't going if I did. (Of course,
I did it and he went anyway.) I am still a little confused that of all
the things I have done, THIS is what he is drawing the line regarding??

Emmy Ruth has gotten accustomed to her new school, we think. Every
morning, she cries when I drop her off, but only for a few moments. She
is doing such a good job with potty training and we are so proud of her.
Of course, she still has accidents, but she's doing great. We still
can't get her to keep her clothes on though. As soon as we walk in the
door, she strips naked. Every single day.

We are working on learning colors and numbers and she does love to read
to us. She's such a sweet, sweet girl and we are so lucky that she is a
here. She's a very stubborn child too, but I attribute that to her
father.