The firstborn

I don't talk alot about Isabella, Bella, smella bella, Izzy, my firstborn child a whole lot on here, and I rarely post pictures anymore. I fear some of you may start to wonder if she has fallen out of favor and become the black sheep of the family if I don't explain once and awhile why she rarely makes an appearance here. So here it is.

Firstly, she is 9 years old. Nine year olds have tempers, hold grudges, and can be very, verygrumpy. The internet calls this age.. Middle Childhood. I call it "happy one minute, mad the next". Or the "pre-pms era". Get my drift? Although she is a relatively good child, who listens and does what she is told, most of my funny (or not so funny) issues and stories with her lately are either too personal to post on the Internet, or too embarrassing (for her).  Also, I know how well this kid can read. And did I mention she holds a grudge? One day she will find this little old blog of mine on the Internet, and she will be able to see all the things I've written about her over the years. Although I may be forgiven for writing things about her when she was 3,4, and so on, I'm not sure if I would be so easily forgiven for telling you about the first time we had "the talk", and how she sat staring at me like I was a green alien with tentacles sticking out of my head. Funny, but maybe to personal. Kapish?

Second, the kid doesn't, never has, and not sure if she ever will like her picture being taken. All of the photos that I post of her are the only good ones I get. After a few years of insisting she remove her arm/hand/random object/scowl on her face, telling her how pretty/cute/beautiful she looks, and snapping a blurry picture of the back of her head/arm/swinging hair, well.. it gets old people. Frustrating, annoying, boring, and ... old. Occasionally, I will put my foot down, I will catch her in a weak moment, or she is occupied and doesn't see the camera in her face, but unfortunately these opportunities are few and far between. So thats that. You know, just in case you were wondering and all.

I can tell you that she is in soccer this year, and although I think she could do with alittle extra practice (all the other kids on her team seem to have been playing for awhile) she is doing well, catching on fast and enjoying it. I meant to bring my camera last night and try and take a few action shots of her practice, but was in such a hurry to get out of the house I forgot it. Next time.

Comments

[gramma]

Awwww! My one and only sweetpea. She has her very own personality. Which is great. Love ya Sweetie

[Nana]

Nice post. Yes I have been around Isabella a lot over the years and you are totally right. She is such a loving beautiful girl but does have a mind of her own. Don't we all! I love her every bit as much as "Syd the Kid" and "little trouble" I assume we are calling him that now? LOL. I can't wait to see all three of them in July. Because of my little set back with my health it has never been this long between visits and I do miss them. It's only May 26th but I am already counting sleeps. Love and miss you all - Nana (who is feeling really good and getting better every day).

[Auntie Leah]

I love my "stinkarella", even if she finds me an annoying Auntie!!!

[gramma]

I gather from Nana that you are not coming to Calgary for camping in July? Going to BC instead?