Thursday, October 13, 2005

It's time for Julia Gulia Sister Mary Catherine Gallagher

Julia - my sweet Julia - what can I say about her... she is just about the most dramatic thing to hit the Western United States since I moved here in 1997! She is full of music and dance - she sings and dances ALL the time (little sister does the same). She is addicted to Radio Disney and all day long she asks me to turn the station to another "dancing" station. :) I love that she enjoys classical ballet AND more trendy styles of modern dance and hip hop.

She sings pretty much all the time. Some are tunes that she knows - others are songs she makes up. It's cute to hear what she's thinking about as she sings.

She loves dressing up as well - in princess clothes in her clothes... and dressing Anna up in her clothes too (Anna IS the best doll we ever got for her!)... she changes clothes 5 times a day minimum. She's starting to get good about putting them away when she's done with them - so I don't mind as much. She has some really INTERESTING outfits that she puts together - but for the most part - they are really cute.

One of the best things about Julia in my opinion - is how much she LOVES her sister... sometimes to her sisters dismay. She is very good about sharing with her - even unprovoked and is very concerned when she's hurt. She is very sensitive about the fact that Anna doesn't want to hug all the time (trust me - THIS I understand!). She is mostly very thoughtful although she is 4 years old and frequently forgets to watch out for Anna during some of her headstands/somersaults, etc...

We are quickly learning how smart Miss. Thing is. She has her momma's amazing memory - and she shocks us on a regular basis with things she remembers. Her trip to Sea World when she was 2 (remember we saw that Hammerhead shark in that tank? That little boy was with us too - what was his name again?) She remembers her friends addresses - even when she hasn't been there in months. She knows her letters and numbers, she's getting much better with her writing - and can write about 20 of her letters with ease - the last 6 she needs reminded on how to write them or which direction they go in. She knows some Spanish and about 30 Signs.

She is still very sensitive to peoples criticism - especially her peers.

She is a gorgeous little girl - with this blond hair and big brown eyes. She is so sweet and fun.

So - that's both my girls!!! Think I like em???

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