A little summer fun

What is in a name?

Okay. I get it. Thanks to my dear loving friends and family, I've become keenly aware that Mazlin's name is confusing. Mazy-Mazzy-Maz-Mazzie-Mazi. I always thought it would be Mazy--but I guess it is too close to Lazy and than she would be a Maisy-which is a mouse and not an acceptable reference for a child. We had a family gathering last week that included too many Corona's discussing the way to stop this madness once and for all. The conclusion? Brace yourself. Mazzie or Mazlin only. How did we get here after a lengthy discussion you might ask? Elizabeth is not shortened to Lizzy. Therefore, Mazlin should not be either. Don't judge. It was a scientific study with valid intoxicated data.

I'm happy to introduce our daughter Mazlin. If you feel the need to shorten the name in writing, please defer to our data.

Much love,
Laurie-Dennis-Mia-Mazlin (a.k.a Mazzie)

Our little buddah

Mazlin is growing and changing so much. She is such a sweet pea. Very different than Mia in so many ways, but very much the same. If that even makes sense. Mia was always pretty much an independent child. In fact, my sister reminded me how upset I would get because I didn't think she really knew (or cared) if I was around. Mazlin is very different. She is a snuggler. She laughs so hard and gets so excited when she does things on her own. She lights up when big sis enters the picture and Mia has been an excellent big sister. We were worried but she is a little star as a big sis with the exception of the sharing concept. Mia is going to her Aunt's house this weekend and we are worried she may miss her little sister but we are also hoping the absense will make the sharing of toys much easier upon her return. One can only hope.

A playdate with Mattea

Aracey's bestfriend is a nanny for Mattea and it just so happens she is adopted from Guatemala as well. Mia and Mattea are becoming great little buddies. I have a feeling the cool train is helping their friendship along...

Mazlin loves the school bus

Mia and Mattea on the train