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Boo has been asking me, for at least a year, to change her blog nickname. Apparently “Boo” is a baby name, which is probably why I like it so much. With the advent of my new blog, I have decided it is time to let her grow up. From here on out I will do my best to refer to Boo as Sunshine.

Sunshine and I spend a lot of time together, especially as we homeschool. She likes to pull her little table up next to my desk so we can work side-by-side; I like having her next to me. She is a wonderful big sister to Eby and Little Man, and encourages them in all manner of creative play, such as the “Puppy Game.”

At seven she is still missing her top front teeth, which is mighty cute.  She loves to read, sing, and play the piano.  Best of all, she loves me and it is a joy to be her Mommy.

I’m blogging today and tomorrow at Grown in My Heart about “What Therapy Looks Like”.  Please stop by!

~Lisa



  1. Kristen -pajama mama (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

    My middle's blog name is Boo. He's 4, so it hasn't occured to him that it's babyish. But Sunshine, might have to be baby #4's (an AAI ET baby girl) nickname since that is a favorite song in our home (my last post is a canvas of that song for my hubby)

    love the new layout, by the way!

    • OneThankfulmom (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

      Thank you Kristen. I' just took a look at your fabulous blog – I love the sign for your husband.

  2. Renee (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

    My 17.5 year old still lets us call her Boo. Life's little pleasures. :-)

  3. Sandie (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

    I had to comment. I know you shouldnt have favourites….but your little Boo (oops Sunshine) just tugs at my heart strings. She is such an adorable little angel. I think Boo suits her perfectly as she is such a little cutie…….but looking at that smile – she is a little ray of sunshine! XX

    • OneThankfulmom (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

      Thank you Sandie – she is a sunny little Boo baby. I may never give up the nickname Boo.

  4. darci (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

    oh she is a sweetie. :) Our 2.5 year old, Ezri, has always been 'boo', ezri boo, boo bear…you get the picture. Her song (sung every single night) is 'you are my sunshine'…the two just go together. :)

    • OneThankfulmom (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

      I'll probably always call Sunshine "Boo boo ba doo". I can't help myself.

  5. darci (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

    and ps, love your family pics!! so great. :)

  6. Leslie (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

    Your Sunshine is so sweet and we hope we can see her (all of you!) this summer at camp. :)

  7. Kelli (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

    Your Sunshine has always been dear to my heart as I have read your blog. She reminds me of my Goosie who is slightly younger than our daughter from Ethiopia (who reminds me of Dimples). Love the new name & her sweet smile.

    • OneThankfulmom (Reply) on Friday 12, 2010

      Kelli, your blog is lovely…I think we have some family dynamics in common.