Just don't call her frosty

Amid all the drama surrounding Annie's various transitions to big-kidom, there are some other less dramatic updates to report. Annie has introduced us to her friend Snowman. Snowman is a girl, 2 1/2 and white. We're not sure if she is actually a snowman or if she's a person. We've been told she does not have a carrot for a nose, so it's still up for debate. There's also a Papa Snowman and a Mama Snowman, but they only make cameo appearances in Annie and Snowman's escapades. She'll often say to me, "Snowman's here, Mama!" and we're always glad to have her. Annie's favorite activity lately is talking to Snowman on the phone, as seen here. And apparently, Snowman has really bad luck and/or is very clumsy because she's always in the hospital for a broken leg. (We have two books that have the characters with broken legs: Maisy Goes to the Hospital and Curious George Gets a Job, so I'm thinking that's where this is coming from.) And, the malady isn't limited to Snowman; if Annie is particularly cranky and not getting enough attention, she'll come whining to me, saying "Mamaaaa, I have to go to the hospitaalllll; I broke my leeeeggg." She's becoming quite the drama queen. If only she'd use her power for good and not illness.