Izzy and Mom Day

I had the most wonderful day with this little lady.  Izzy got to choose every detail of the day, and she loved having a day just with me :)

We started our day at the movies.  We saw Despicable Me 3 at the new Shakopee theater, which has leather recliners.  It was heavenly!

We both love our popcorn, but a giant bucket was juuuuust the right amount for us to share!

We met up with Jeremy after the movie for lunch at Chili's.

And then we headed to Manic Ceramic in Lakeville to paint a project.  She picked a mermaid, and we had fun being silly and thinking of creative ways to paint her creation.

It turned out great!  We left it there to get fired, and will pick it up in about a week.  I just know it's going to turn out great!

We had such a fun day together, and I loved giving Izzy some special attention without her brothers around.  She does love her brothers, but everyone needs a little special time of her own :)  I just love this girl so much.  She is funny, spunky, silly, sweet, and so full of personality.  She bounces--literally bounces--when she is excited and happy.  I love her energy.  It's the kind that literally lights up a room.

We spent a little time on our special day talking about preschool, and she is a little nervous.  She has mentioned it a few other times, as well... even to the point of tears.  She said she's worried about making friends, and about whether she'll have anyone to play with.  I never NEVER never expected that Izzy would be apprehensive about school.  She has no fear for anything, but this is different.  It definitely catches me off guard to see some 4-year-old insecurities coming out.  I wish I could find the perfect way to reassure her, but I know she just needs to experience it ;)  I know she is going to make friends fast... we talked about how she just needs to be herself, and be kind, and invite other friends to play, and just have fun, and friendship just happens!  Stay tuned for her first day :)