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My little bunny is growing up

April 4, 2012 ·

I was going through old videos the other day because I harbor grand illusions that one day I will get all manner of memorabilia from Caroline’s childhood organized and labeled.

Judging from the eight packs of photos currently stuffed in my desk drawer, it’s not likely to happen anytime soon.

But I came across this video and it seemed appropriate to post it since Easter is this Sunday and it clearly has an Easter theme.

I’m also hoping that someone will be able to tell me how that little chubby-cheeked baby turned into this overnight.

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I took this before I dropped her off at school yesterday morning. It was picture day and she let me blow dry her hair AND curl it. It was a hair miracle.

But then she saw herself in the mirror and was so pleased. She looked at me as she fluffed her curls and asked, “Mama? Are you sure it’s school picture day today?”

“Yes, I’m sure.”

“That’s good”, she replied as she walked toward the car, “Because I’d hate to waste all this.”

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  1. Tara G.

    April 4, 2012 at 5:57 am

    She is a gem, Melanie!!!!

  2. kelly

    April 4, 2012 at 6:18 am

    And if the school picture doesn’t turn out (because really, do they ever look good?) the one in the car is beautiful:-)

  3. MamaHen

    April 4, 2012 at 6:25 am

    Love it!

  4. rhonda

    April 4, 2012 at 6:27 am

    It goes by too fast….

  5. angela

    April 4, 2012 at 6:28 am

    Not only is she beautifully, she is witty too! Love reading what she says!

  6. [email protected]

    April 4, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Love it! A girl after my own heart.

  7. Colorado

    April 4, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Yes, your swet “little bunny” is growing up and she’s beautiful!
    Happy Easter!

  8. Amanda @ Serenity Now

    April 4, 2012 at 7:43 am

    Oh, you’re killing me! She is growing into such a beautiful young lady! You have so much to be proud of. 🙂

  9. Honey

    April 4, 2012 at 7:44 am

    I am sitting here crying! I can’t believe time is marching on so fast! I feel so blessed to be part of her family (her Bryan family)!!! Have a Happy Easter! Love you!

  10. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family

    April 4, 2012 at 7:57 am

    She is beautiful… at least she hasn’t reached the stage where she wants to blow dry her hair everyday to impress boys!

  11. Melanie

    April 4, 2012 at 8:03 am

    Oh that made me cry b/c my little girl is the same age as your little girl. Where does the time go? Wow, she is such a sweet kid. Have a great Easter.

  12. Shelly the Chic Crafty Chick

    April 4, 2012 at 8:22 am

    I just love your kid. I hope she always keeps that self confidence she has right now. What a spunky girl!

  13. jackie

    April 4, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Oh my. That girl of yours cracks me up.

  14. Denice

    April 4, 2012 at 9:20 am

    What a beautiful girl you have! Hope the school pictures turn out well. That will be another miracle. 🙂

  15. Lisa

    April 4, 2012 at 9:29 am

    So sweet! That’s about the age my daughter is now. I know I’ll blink and she’ll be all grown up. Thanks for the reminder 🙂

  16. Vicki B

    April 4, 2012 at 9:54 am

    You and P should have had a dozen kids!!!

  17. Alyson

    April 4, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Wish I could see her pic but I did get to view the video. She is so precious! I’m sure her school picture will turn out great!

  18. Shara

    April 4, 2012 at 10:45 am

    That is awesome. Good hair days are few and far between with Texas humidity! 🙂

  19. Wife Goes On

    April 4, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Priceless. I LOVE her humor. I wonder where she gets that??

  20. abby

    April 4, 2012 at 11:05 am

    How sweet!

  21. Melissa

    April 4, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    She’s such a beautiful little girl!

  22. Sarah

    April 4, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    She’s so beautiful and looks so much like you! And she looks so much older with her hair like that! They do grow up so quickly. Time flies.

  23. [email protected]

    April 4, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    She’d hate to waste all this! I love it!

  24. Amanda

    April 4, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    She’s so beautiful! I simply cannot watch old movies of my kids. It is literally one of the most painful things on earth to me. I need therapy…clearly….

    • Angie

      April 4, 2012 at 2:37 pm

      Me too Amanda, Me too.

  25. Meredith

    April 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I can always count on a good Caroline-ism to make me smile!

  26. Sherry

    April 4, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Hi Melanie-
    I would love for you to check out my daughter Lindsey’s website. She is 12 years old and has been singing for years. She has entered a contest to win $25,000. You can hear her songs and vote on her website at http://www.wix.com/lindseymendez/official

    Thanks!
    Sherry
    P.S. Caroline looks JUST like you! So precious!

  27. An Island Mom

    April 4, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Well, you have to admit, she has a point. 😉

    Cute video. 🙂

  28. Donna Small

    April 4, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    What a beauty!!

  29. Stefani

    April 4, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    She is such a gorgeous little lady! And a cute little bunny too 🙂

  30. Jeannette

    April 5, 2012 at 1:00 am

    that is definitely a bigmama jr. in that picture. love it!

  31. Alysa (InspiredRD)

    April 10, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    This past weekend, I was torn between the “my babies aren’t babies anymore” emotions and the “they get more fun as they get older” emotions. It all happens so fast, doesn’t it?

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