little nice comments and dancing elves

It's funny how it's the little things that can really make your day. It could have been the fact that Sophia made it through a whirlwind mall trip, and managed to stay cheerful with some help from her best friends, the Cheerios. (Who knew that it would be so crowded on a Monday morning?) Or even that I was able to find everything I needed to, including many things on sale. I even found a few things that were going to wait til another trip! But no - it was the kind comments from two older ladies in line in front of me...

Nice ladies: "What a darling little girl! How old is she? Nine, ten months?"
Me: "Yes! Yes she is!" (trying not to be sound too excited)
Nice ladies: "Why, she's just the right size!"

Now, many strangers look at Sophia's petiteness and say silly things like "Oh wow, she's teeny! My daughter/niece/neighbor's daughter's little girl is that size and she's only 6 months old!" Defensive Erin immediately wants either promise them that I do feed her or just straight up kick them in the shins. (I know they don't mean anything by it, but sheesh people, consider how a first time mom will take what you say!) I was thrilled beyond words for someone to not only guess her correct age, but tell me that she was just right. :D (Of course, I know she's just right, but you know what I mean.)


In other news, our family took a little trip to the North Pole, put on some costumes, and created this dance number just for you all! Enjoy!!