Virtual Playdate!!

The kids in matching PJs, made by Grandma Z

Thanks to BabyBellaHair and Untrained Hair Mom for inviting us to a virtual playdate!!

 Here are 10 facts about JJ:

1. JJ was a surprise baby! I had no idea I was expecting. A friend of mine who hadn't seen me in a while looked at me and said "when's the baby coming?" - she was right!
2. JJ continued to surprise us by arriving early - we barely made it to the hospital. Daddy D dropped me off at the front door and she was born 7 minutes later. Poor Daddy D was still parking the car and missed the excitement.
3. JJ will change her mood instantly, which always has me on my toes.
4. She is a memorizer. Books, songs, lines from movies - she loves to recite.
5. She has an amazing fashion sense and puts together very creative looks.
6. She often acts like a mommy to her little brother K, even though she's just 13 months older than him.
7. Current obsession: fairies.
8. Favourite song: Waving Flag.
9. Loves to move her body but strongly dislikes doing so in a structured situation (like a soccer, gymnastics or dance class).
10. Happiest time: when there are lots and lots and lots of people crammed into our really small house; when the music is on and people are dancing! 

And some facts about Little Brother K:

1. Because of all the drama with JJ's birth, K was born at home (pre-planned, with a midwife).
2. K is super laid-back (the opposite of JJ!)
3. Except, that is, when it comes to hair. K is not a fan of even the most gentle finger detangling, whereas JJ loves for her hair to be done.
4. K is 2 1/2, and shares a bedroom with Big Brother J (age 10).
5. Favourite "toy": My iphone.
6. K was a very early talker and has near-perfect pronunciation. He always surprises people with his long sentences and large vocabulary.
7. Current obsession: Trains.
8. Favourite song: Waving Flag.
9. Has an amazingly accurate throw for a 2 year old.
10. Happiest time: Cuddles on the couch with mama.

Finally, some facts about Big Brother J:

1. Before Daddy D, JJ and K came along, it was just the 2 of us together, and he says it was "boring".
2. J has worn glasses since he was 2!
3. He ***loves*** video games, and is always looking on e-Bay for old (retro) game systems.
4. J has always been an amazing illustrator.
5. J asks very deep and insightful questions. J has figured out that I don't know everything and we often need to ask "google" for the answers.
6. J donated 8 inches of his hair to be used for wigs for people with cancer. 
7. Current obsession: Pokemon.
8. Favourite song: Me No Speak Americano.
9. He is learning to play the guitar.
10. We have just started an activity where we list our five favourite things each day (well, realistically - every few days) in an effort to remind ourselves of all the small but great things in our lives!

So, I think this playdate has been making the blog rounds. We've enjoyed reading all about our friends at:

all things cute and girly

baby bella hair

curly hair is beautiful

intermittent babbling

kandy land kurls

love your girls biracial curls

mainly braids

untrained hair mom

****Please join in if you haven't already!!***

Precious, maybe that adorable cousin of yours would like to join?

Kimberley at Curlture, how about your two curlies?

And Kurly T, how about you?

Protective Style Challenge Weeks 3 and 4

Have I mentioned that work is crazy for me? I work in Education, meaning that I am crazy busy in June, but will be able to relax a little over July and August. Since it's still June this update will be short and sweet.

JJ's hair for week 3 of the Protective Styling Challenge entailed taking out the back braids (from Week 2's cornrows into a mohawk with twists) and making plain old small (not quite mini) twists. I left the front the same:

For week 4 everything came out and I made cornrows at the front and small box braids at the back. Because the cornrows were thicker I split each one into three small hanging braids.

I hope to keep these braids for a while... I have been VERY good at following all the styling challenge rules (no rubber bands, no barrettes, no snaps, no BEADS).  But when this is over, I plan to add some of those beads I bought waaaaaaay back in Week 1!!