'I Can't Reach!'

"I can't reach!"

[Insert straining and grunting noises, accompanied by outstretched arms and jumping]

"I STILL can't reach!"

This is an everyday occurrence--usually multiple times a day--around here.

Kate has been saying "I can't reach" for months. I think it orginally came from one of her Little People DVDs. I know she was saying it regularly back in May, but I am not sure exactly when it started.

We figured out that this also is said in one of the Super Why episodes that we recently recorded on the DVR.

Kate is always trying to reach something--the ceiling fan, her balloon that has floated to the ceiling, and many imaginary and/or invisible treasures that linger overhead, just beyond her fingertips.

Keep trying, little girl. You will reach one day. And we will keep cheering you on.

P.S. The photo is from last week when Kate joined me for an evening run to Costco. She's been obsessed with all things birthday recently and wanted to wear this birthday hat. People kept telling her happy birthday! LOL! :o)