Arnold and Sophie

One of the 20+ reasons Sophie is getting fatter...

Rudy Under There

Emma Claire running down the hallway says "Mommy, Re-re sleeping under there" (not sure how long he had been there, but he didn't move for a LONG time after discovered) - how about that for patience. Maybe he was just trying to hide from the toddler, so long as his nose was exposed.

Emma Claire then turns to Sophie's bed: "Sophie, all doggies go night night now".

Can't imagine Emma Claire without her pooches. "I love you Re-re", she tells him often.

Sophie' favorite place to cuddle up is with one of Emma Claire's dolls or blankets.

Rudy Likes to Slide...

Bedtime Stories

My view while reading bedtime stories a couple of nights ago...

I'm Afraid Rudy is in Trouble...

I am amazed every day as to how patient Sophie and Rudy are with Emma Claire.

She pulled out Rudy's brush the other day and started brushing him. This went on for a good couple of minutes. Rudy, at best, hates for his hair to be brushed, but allowed Emma Claire to do it.

She followed him around after this, waving the brush..."Re-re, Re-re" until she finally cornered him for another session.

A Gentle Soul

Emma Claire is a dog lover. She has built in playmates in Sophie ("Shhhhe-Shee", as Emma Claire calls her as of the past 2 days - Sophie did not have an Emma Claire name before that) and Rudy ("Re-Re"), who are both surprisingly tolerant of her. Rudy has his moments, but Sophie is always patient.
Emma Claire has recently taken to using Sophie as a "stool". I caught a shot of them the other morning and have seen it happen a few times since. Emma Claire backs into Sophie, sticks her little bottom out, and has a seat. Sophie may not be the brightest bulb on the tree, but sure is a sweet soul.

"Re Re"

Emma Claire is a dog lover and an animal lover in general. She especially loves her pups. She wakes up in the morning and calls for "Re-re" (aka: Rudy). She will not go to bed until she has told each "nigh-nigh".