Lilah Schulz- Second Grader Extraordinaire

Lilah started 2nd grade yesterday. She's growing up before our eyes. Our little girl is more like a pre-adolescent than a child. She acts so sophisticated. She's into things like Hannah Montana and High School Musical 1 and 2- (Her backpack sports a picture of Troy Bolton with "I heart Troy" written in small print. I was in a nice mommy mood when I allowed her to get that one) She's into clothes and friends. She wants to pour her own milk, no matter how much I protest.

Norman has been staying with us over the past few days. He is even aware of her grown-upness. In the past, Norman has always kept his distance from the kids. He's what one might call "skiddish" around children, and avoids them like the plague. He not only tolerates her presence, but actually seeks her out for love and attention. Here he is laying on Lilah's bed.

Lilah hasn't grown up so much, though. She still enjoys some of the finer things of her childhood. She loves dramatic play with Emma, including playing house, Barbies, dolls, and dress-up.