The Belle

I'll be honest, I'm still getting to know Isabelle. She's 3 1/2 and very temperamental. I'm not really sure what we are in for with her, but I think it's going to be rad. So, I will make an attempt to illustrate her personality as I did Henry's, but I think there is more to come. 

Isabelle:

Here are a few gems about my girl: 

1. Isabelle does not like anything. She either loves or hates. As in, "Did you like school today?" "No. I loved it." Or, "Did you like the movie?" "No, I hated it." 

No middle ground with her just yet.

2. Isabelle pronounces the word girl as gil. It is my favorite thing to hear her say.

3. She finds nail painting fascinating and will sit still and not speak the entire time I paint her fingers and toes. Once done, she will remain still and silent until I say they are dry. Then, she will spend another several minutes just admiring them. 30 minutes later she peels the paint off.

4. Isabelle will not name her dolls, babies or stuffed animals. If you say, "I love that stuffed monkey, Isabelle. What is its name?" She will reply, "There is no name. This is the monkey uncle Alex got for me at adventure land." Or, any description of how she came to obtain the object in question, but never a name. 

5. Like Henry, Isabelle thinks she is the funniest person alive. Here is her latest joke:

-knock, knock

-who's there?

-Woody Allen 

-Woody Allen who?

-What do you want me to do? Answer the door?

I have no idea what she is talking about, but she thinks it is hysterical. 

6. Isabelle loves Henry. I think it is because he mostly does what she wants and he doesn't seem to mind too much. She has him upstairs playing Sofia the First right now. 

7. Isabelle will not let me give her a kiss. Only Nick.

Here is an Isabelle story/quote from today.

Wednesday, 3:00pm

"Look at the sky, mom. I like to look at the sky and think about babies and princesses and pirates."

Isabelle is seriously funny. And, seriously challenging. She knows what she likes and would like everything to align with her wishes. When it doesn't, well, you know? She's three. I think as she continues to grow she will push the boundaries, but intelligently and with purpose. Isabelle is smart, strong willed and has two parents who love her very much. I think that is a perfect combination for an excellent leader. 

--maggie