My Girl

Just when I almost caved and gave in to the millions of people urging me to change Rylee's name to "Christina," my Roogirl gave me a glimmer of hope. The other night, Roo picked up a little "sports bag" and threw it over her arm like a purse. Then she picked up her purple tea cup and Mommy's keys and walked around the house mimicking her heroine -- "Mama!" She had her purse, her keys and her coffee -- what else does a girl need!?!?! I know what you're thinking... shoes! Before long, my Roobie discovered the missing piece -- and slipped her tiny size 4 feet into Mommy's silver flats -- like Cinderella discovering her rightful place in the world!

Below: Mommy and Roobie in our not-so-matching backpacks. Camden, NJ.