More family fun

Gracie got hold of a sundae cone for the first time today, and the results were hilarious. FYI, she had a good bath afterward.

Barbara has already said a great deal about our little girl's big day, but she wasn't there for the whole thing...

Not long after we came home, Gracie and I went out again to grab some drinks and ice cream. Food Lion just remodeled, and now has those tiny, no-passenger grocery carts for those people who don't need a giant load of supplies.

We were there for just a few things, so Gracie and I grabbed a small cart — and Gracie decided to push it. And push it she did. Through the store, to the check out, and out to the car. I walked in front (steering is a third year skill), and my big girl dutifully hiked along behind, giving an earnest "eerrrrch!" when we'd stop.

I think she had a good time being such a big girl. As we trundled along from the soft drinks to the ice cream, a little boy had a major meltdown at the checkout. He wanted a candy bar, but momma said no. Gracie stopped, looked at him, and unless I'm crazy, she shook here head and started pushing the cart again.

I have an incredible daughter.