Sophie can read. Well, kind-of.

Sophia has discovered that she can read. Here are some of today's examples of her "reading."

The empty pretzel bag: "Mom! This pretzel bag says when it is empty moms have to go to the store and buy more pretzels. Yep. That's what it says on the wrapper."

My bottle of water when I told her I wouldn't share it: "But Mom, it says right here that this is FAMILY water so you have to share it with your family."

My ice cream free grocery list: "Oh thanks Mom. Thanks for putting ice cream on the list. That was really nice of you."

As strange as this may sound, I kind of have to respect her read what you want something to say stance. If nothing else, it is a very polite way to try to get what you want.

Thrifting.

We shop at the thrift store a lot. A lot a lot.

This is for three very good reasons:

1. We don't have a ton of money so it really helps us out to buy stuff at thrift store prices. 
2. I actually enjoy going in and seeing what I can find. 
3. I often find Pyrex on the cheap and that can never be a bad thing. 

Just within the last couple of weeks I have purchased a fall/winter wardrobe for Elinor and some warmer clothes to help get Violet into the next size. And, I probably only spent $15 for all of it.

And...you truly do just sometimes find yourself a little piece of awesome. 

Such as this. 

And yes....this is Sophia's new favorite book to read before going to bed. But really, who doesn't love a book about their very own uncontrollable rage?

The future princess.

Sophia told me tonight that she was going to marry a prince some day.

I told her that she would probably have to go to England first.

She replied with "Yeah, and I'm going to have to fight the evil wizard first too."

My response? "Well...there is that too."