Friday, April 30, 2010

Naughty Baby

Annabel is darling. However, she's also nearly two. (Did I just say "nearly two?" Can my heart even stand that?) And "nearly two" is a phrase almost synonymous with "busy and naughty." Some evidence:

Bella loves chapstick. (Loves every girly, dressy-uppy thing, actually.) She is occasionally content with the clear version in mommy's purse, but LOVES the bright red version in mommy's makeup box. (And to be honest, it's a great color on her. Don't you agree?)
I think she applied it rather expertly for someone so young.
Exhibit B:

We have discussed MILLIONS of times where crayons (pencils, pens, markers, etc.) can and cannot be used. If she knows I'm watching, Bella always colors on paper, and only paper. I know she's aware of the rules. However, when I am busy cooking dinner (even if only two feet away), and completely occupied, the refrigerator makes a much better canvas.

For permanent marker.

Which took three applications of "Goof-Off" (I'm still high, I think, and so is Cletus) and two scrubbings with a Magic Eraser to remove.

Here's the thing. I'm not sure Annabel has learned her lesson about either markers or lipstick. But me. . . well, I'm starting to think about the lessons I should have learned. Like, "Put your makeup away when you're done," or "Don't leave Sharpies unattended." (Maybe "Don't own either lipstick or Sharpies.") Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

10 comments:

Lyle said...

Why so serious?

Emilee said...

Oh, she KNOWS she's in trouble.

Jonas said...

Dad's comment is the best ever by a 50 year old man.

Lyle said...

That was not me, it was Tishka.

Lyle said...

It's a Dark Knight reference.

Cynthia said...

I am going to have to quote that ..."nearly two" is synonymous with "busy and naughty". So true!!!
She did do a great job applying the lipstick. It makes her have really full lips without the cost of a lip enhancement surgery.

Mike and Kelly said...

Kissable... Emilee, do you remember what she has been drinking???? I love that little girl. I think she is starting to remind me more and more of my Madison... watch out, you could be in for some "fun" years...

Jeff and Larissa said...

Hmmmmm, looks like poor parenting. :)

Sara said...

I love that naughty baby!

The Gardner's said...

I hope you figure out how to get her to only draw on paper. I have caught my five year old twice writing on my walls and 3 year old just drew on my couch with a pen today! Let me know what you figure out! By the way...we had the same experience with a sharpie to a white fridge. I think we used rubbing alcohol and it took it right off!