Chloe's imaginary friend

Chloe has concocted an imaginary friend, and it is super cute. I don't remember Maddie ever doing this! The friend's name is "Bad Guy." But, as Chloe frequently emphasizes, she's not bad at all. That's just her name, Bad Guy. According to Chloe, she looks like Matilda from the movie of the same name. Chloe talks to Bad Guy on the phone and is always saying that she is knocking on the door and wants to come in. She invites Bad Guy to spend the night, and plays with her and Madison (who plays along, knowing full well it isn't real). Kinda random, but cute too.

Our Chloe

Look at that face! I've been loving watching our little Chloe's personality come through, even as she imitates her big sister at every turn. She is very physical: she will jump on me from behind without warning, almost knocking the wind out of me! She constantly has bruises and cuts on her face from jumping off the bed, the chair, the couch. She's also very loving and nurturing. She loves playing with her baby dolls, and pretending that I'm her baby so she can take care of me. I could stare at her beautiful face forever! I don't want her to grow up. Although most people (including her daddy) think of her as strong-willed, I've found that she's actually very willing to obey, as long as I calmly explain and occassionally distract her (with exceptions, of course, especially if she hasn't had a nap!). I love my Chloers.