It’s very common to hear in our home at least five times a day, “I’m a WAY better parent than you and Annabel loves ME more.” Our claims are wild and often without merit, but Annie’d had enough. She decided to put us to the test:
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Annabel said we ended in a tie, but I disagree! Who’s with me!
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Sorry Heather but I agree with Annabel- its a tie!
Omg that is too much. I can not choose!
Steph
Adventures In Babywearing´s last [type] ..some days its everything
No way would I contradict the Amazing Annabel. Tie.
Loved the dancing, though, Heather!
Kate @ UpsideBackwards´s last [type] ..Baby pigtails
I was totally expecting the answer to be “Grandma/pa!” lol
Bec @ Bad Mummy´s last [type] ..Post starters
I can’t decide!
Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last [type] ..My kids think I just have one eye
This is the cutest freaking thing EVER! Heather, you’re the clear winner, because you shook your groove thing on a vlog.
She was so cute with the chicken tikka masala!!!!!!
I love her laugh. Y’all are some lucky and good parents.
Definitely,,,, you both deserve a huge gold medal for being two of the best parents ever!!
toooooooo funny!!!!!!
I think you both win parent of the years. Hands down.
Oh my gosh, the chicken masala part made me laugh out loud! Too cute. Love the part where you shake your groove thang too, haha.
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I think Annabel has the world best daddy and the world best mummy for her! So it is a tie but you are both winners in it.
LOL the butt dance had m laughing too.
LOVED the video. And Heather, you have mad dancing skills.
I don’t think we even need to say who the clear winner here is.
Karen chatters´s last [type] ..My girl
Annabel is the winner of great parents! you guys are so funny and you can see she loves it. Great video!
Sorry Mike, but anyone that shakes their bootie like that online is a clear winner! You rock Heather!
Too cute! I love your movies and look forward to them every week. My boys run in here when they hear “Annie’s” voice and gather around to watch too. I agree with Annie, you are both tied for being wonderful, fun and loving parents!
Ashley
My 8 year old loves them, too! She cracks up every time!
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That made my day, so adorable! Clearly Mommy wins because of her awesome dance moves.
Hilarious and super cute. I don’t know if I can choose!
Lisa´s last [type] ..Summer Vacation
A laughing baby says it all…
But…what the hell was that *thing* Mike was using that looked like a spoon on steroids??? Doesn’t old fashioned work anymore?
OMG that was hilarious, I do agree it was a tie though. But her laugh is just amazing, I miss those baby belly laughs.
OMG! Too funny! I am at work trying not to laugh too loud. On Fridays I now close my door before I start your videos. Boom shaka laka!!!!
Clearly you are the winner…cause it’s ALL about the clothes, people!
Your movies totally crack me up.
Heather´s last [type] ..First DayFifth Time Around
Anyone who can shake their groove thing on a vlog is the clear winner!!! Plus I think Mommy always wins. Heather I love your blog and have been a reader for a long time. Been praying for you to get off that roller coaster, and after making a video like that, maybe you’re getting there!
Annie is a dollface and you two are wonderful parents.
And I agree with DefendUSA – WTF was that thing he was feeding her with?! And I’m proud of you for giving her Sun Chips as opposed to Fritos. A healthier choice if you ask me.
Emily
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I think Annie is the WINNER!!!! A) She has the BEST laugh (exactly like Maddie …LOVE IT). B) She is Super Cute! C) I love her little tongue sticking out of her little mouth. D) She is one of the most LOVED babies in the world!!!
Disclaimer: I cannot choose between mom or dad because when we come to LA, we would like to be welcomed by both of you! LOL
BWHAHAHAHAHAHA This has me laughing so hard. I LOVE how histarically Annie is laughing at your dancing, that was the best.
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I think Annabel is the winner.
Ms. Moon´s last [type] ..That Black Dog Is Sitting On My Porch Again
Heather wins, hands down, because she did the booty dance!
You even had my child rolling with the booty dance! Awesome!
Hands down, Heather is the clear winner. Shaking the money maker & offering up leftover Chicken Tikki Marsala, how could Mike compete with that???
I think most of us all agree, Heather wins – hands down. You were totally backing that thang up… I can only hope Annabel learns your awesome dance moves as well. LOL!!! Loved this vlog – well, I love all of them! Thanks for sharing. Now go shake your bon-bon.
Annie’s right, it’s a tie! I LOVED her laugh when you guys were playing with her. The booty dance rocked! And she is the cutest chub on the net, so I’m with Annie.
Mom wins she fed baby Tikka Masala! Betcha Dad won’t be such a great diaper-er after that!
Kidding aside, that was too cute Heather!
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What a great video! I’m going to say it’s a tie too!
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Heather, I think the simple willingness to shake your ass in front of the camera for the delight of your daughter makes you the CLEAR WINNER.
Kristin´s last [type] ..Things Kids Dont Learn in School
I love Annabelle’s towels that were hanging over the shower door. I want some that say Isabella.
Rebecca´s last [type] ..Little Reader
Oh, the giggling and the laughing!!!
*thud*
That was me. Dying from cuteness overload.
Lessons in Life and Light´s last [type] ..Random blogging is so…random
Well, I think it’s clear who the winner is here – Mommy! Fashion sense and the ability to dance with such grace are necessary when it comes to survival as a female today. Mommy obviously has the skill Daddy just lacks.
Thanks for a good giggle today!
Ashley´s last [type] ..Teeny Tiny Beauty Queens
OMG! Winner is whomever uses the iron & ironing board! I think that’s what that mysterious piece of equipment was erected in your living room…it’s only rumored to exist in these parts!
Annie’s giggly perfection and so are the both of you!
I was crying by the end of that. Awesome. Also, I have to vote for mommy, on clothes alone.
Does Annabelle really giggle like that? It is hilarious (and you and Mike weren’t too bad yourselves.
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OMG I Loved your dance Heather! That was awesome. And you clearly dress Annabelle better and thats all that really matters is the fashion, so I say the winner is you cause obviously.
Oh the hilarity!!!! I am torn, because you have the mad dancing skills and feed her tikka masala, but Daddy gets in the tub with her!! haha! Love it!!!
Heather, you clearly have a gift with the booty shaking. If you’re looking for some extra income you should consider working the infant party circuit- you’d be all the rage.
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I read your blog every day and am amazed by your strength. I seldom comment but have got to let you know that the video’s you make are absolutely the funniest, ever! I can’t help but watch them with a giant smile on my face! Annie is adorable and both her Mommy & Daddy are amazing parents!
Everyday I wish I could hang out with you guys more…..
Also I love tikka masala. Clearly we were made for each other.
Your Boom Shakalaka dance totally made you winner!
Lisa Marie´s last [type] ..Just My Imagination
To be fair Heather, at least you gave her a nice balanced meal… but I agree with Annie. It’s a tie. Also, nice ass-shaking.
I so wish I could come babysit for you. Plane tickets are so expensive…
Nice booty shaking!
Oh my gosh, her giggle is too much. We need to hear more of that.
I am laughing so much I’m practically in tears.
If I had been given Chicken Tikka Masala as a baby, I think I would be a more worldly, sophisticated global citizen today. So you win.
HILARIOUS! Obviously Mommy’s booty dance gives her the WIN!
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Hilarious!
So cute!
And I thought I was the only one that shook my butt for that all-important baby laughter!
Emily´s last [type] ..the leaky faucet
I’d have to say it’s a tie. You both are great parents!! Kudos on another hilarious video. My daughter loved it, too!
Thanks for putting a smile on my face this Friday morning. Annabel is so freaking adorable. Love the vid’s keep them coming! Uhmmm I think it’s a tie! You both are great parents…and her laughs and squeals… to die for! Have a great weekend!!!
You guys are a hoot! I love watching your videos – they always make me laugh!
Oh you guys are the best parents anywhere! I loved hearing Annie’s giggles, so sweet!! LOVE the pink puffy spoon used to help feed her! Loved your dancing skills Heather, loved seeing Mike all wet, lol!
BOTH of you are the absolute best. I’ll check and see if Pres. Barack has an extra Medal of Freedom he can spare for you two!!!
This one is my favorite video, by far. Annie is going to love these when she gets older!
I love that laugh of hers! Sweet girl!
Oh my, the butt dance totally takes this one. Heather FTW!!
Annie’s belly laugh is priceless. Love it!
(((HUGS))) from Florida
Any woman who can shake their post partum ass on camera with wild abandon like that, is a CLEAR WINNER.
statia´s last [type] ..You’d know him- if you saw him on the street
Definitely you! You totally crack me up! Love her little laugh and when she took the dish of chicken and started gummin it.
Hilarious!
Mom wins! That butt dance scored you some extra points. hilarious.
One of the cutest videos yet! LOVE her outfits (except for the one Mike put her in – sorry, Mike)! You seem like the most fun parents EVER!!! However, due to the cuteness of Annabel’s outfits, I would say Heather is the winner!!! =)
You don’t know what your movies do to me!! My son and I LOVE watching all your adventures. You and Mike are one of a kind parents!! Ah such wonderful fun patents
OMG! That grin on her face when you hand off those leftovers is priceless. She’s all, “HELLS YEAH!” If you had just taken the lid off you would have been the clear winner.
But, wait! The bootie shaker dance! WINNAH!!!!
haha, I loved your dance during playtime!
The score is sooo close, but Heather’s shameless booty dance puts her over the top. Winner is mommy!
TOO stinkin’ cute. I love the giggles. I LOVE baby giggles.
Bomm shaka laka Boom Boom buahahahaha You win based on those moves alone my friend!
lol the butt dance lol lol
OMG Adorable times a zillion!
You win because of that dancing. Any mom who will do that for a laugh….she’ll always get my vote.
I wish I knew how to do all that editing and music in the background-thing. Making those videos look like so much fun! I think I’ll put my kids on assignment. They are so much better at computer stuff than I am.
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Sorry, gonna have to say Mike wins if he can change a diaper any faster than a normal person can–isn’t that what you spend the majority of your time doing while wishing you wouldn’t have to ever again?!?!
Hilarious! So creative and Annabel is a doll!
so um. can you adopt me? please? i know it’s a major decision, so i’ll let you think about it. but i come with free cable tv and a years supply of chocolate and-
okay, shutting up now.
the dancing part made me laugh! it reminded me of when Ross and Rachael sang and danced to Baby Got Back by Sir Mixalot to get Emma to laugh.
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Love Love Love the bum dance. Your Annabel laughs just like my little Allister, its the cutest
What a happy, chubby little bunny! I say that Heather wins, just for the booty shaking.
I had a horrible day at work today and came home in tears. I am SO happy I checked your blog. I am laughing and this is great! I see Annie has found her tongue and is wondering what that thing is. I just love her laugh. This video is hysterical. I love the look on Annie’s face when Heather puts the food down and tells her to have a good dinner. Annie’s like okay great! And a little wtf? mixed in.
Btw the bootie shaking? Hands down extra points for that. And Mike this is where the extra clothes come in my man.
Love it! Too funny!
You are too funny! I was watching your video, and my 3 1/2 year old heard your “Annabel voice” and had to see what was going on. He thinks you are the definite winner. Your dancing had him cracking up!! (Then he made me find other Annabel videos for him to watch. ) Have a great weekend!
That was hysterical! I watched it with my daughter and I’m not sure which of us laughed the most. (By the way, my vote is for daddy, and my daughter’s vote is for mommy. So, I guess that counts as a tie.)
Love this! Annabel will play both of you for the rest of her life…so whoever wins this time, the other will win next time. She is the happiest baby ever! I cannot wait until she talks. She’s going to be hilarious.
Julia´s last [type] ..A Very Good Reader
You two are hilarious! These movies are to darn cute, especially loved this one! I would love to see her reaction to these as she gets older(can only imagine when she is a teenager!)
Adorable as always! And that little tongue of hers sticking out, the cuteness is almost too much! :p
love it. I was feeling a little down tonight and no one to cheer me up, as my daughter is in bed…but this put a smile on my face! My daughter was wearing that same bib today while she was eating! you guys crack me up! Thanks!
P.S. The booty shaking pretty much won me over. I give props to you for being able to post that! Seems like you guys are always having fun which is great!
So adorable. Personally I would have chosen Heather’s dinner choice but I also have more teeth.
First off, my word, but that child looks like Mike’s clone! Holy mud! Second, I would like to be able to declare it a tie, but Heather’s booty dance a La Rachel Greene was just way too good. The aptitude for dance and the sheer bravery involved makes her the winner, hands DOWN!
You guys are so freakin hilarious – I actually laughed outloud at my screen!
Blessings, Megan
Megan´s last [type] ..A Grandmother
I loved this video clip!
Great outfit, Annie!
Mmm…. chicken tikki masala…. Mom wins that one.
What the heck is up with the baby spoon that Dad is using?
All in all, a tied up game!
she’s so freaking adorable! i had a crappy day and she made me smile:)
It was close, but I think mom pulled out ahead with the booty shakin’! I love your videos, Annabel! My 4.5 month old son & I loved watching this one together. He likes older women & thinks you’re hot!
I cannot take the utter adorableness of little Annabel!!! She is sooooooooooo sweet. You did a fab job on the video, and I got tons of giggles out of it.
I love those baby giggles!
I think it is a tie also. This is the first time I noticed that Annabelle has a “who curl” on her head. Right after you changed her it was sticking up. LOL!
Haha, so awesome!! <3
Hailey will not stop watching this video.
For real.
Heather, seriously, you guy’s videos are ‘da bomb and that Annabel … too cute for words. Thanks so much for making these videos and sharing her with us.
The one thing I took from this video? Her totally confused expression when you put down grown-up food on her high chair tray. LOLOL!
Though I don’t know, the booty shake was a close second (and a little disturbing! LOL!)
Mommy wins hands down everytime. We know what a girl wants. Mommy days means stylin clothes and good hair days. On daddy days they’ll come to visit me at work and she’s in a white onsie, baby food on the front and her hair all a mess. Nice.
Oh, and who wouldn’t want chicken marsala and sun chips over blah baby food. Geez, is this even a contest?
After rereading my post, I realize I came off as a jerk. Here’s what I should’ve said:
Props to a mom who’ll shake her thang in front of the camera for a good belly laugh. Mike’s a great dad, but how can you compete with that?
OMG too cute and funny! I’ve got to tell you that my two year-old daughter LOVES your videos (well, me too for that matter ) . She peeks around my laptop and says…”baby movies, mommy”. Then she wants to see Maddie and Annie again and again.
Anne DiNapoli´s last [type] ..Home for the Holiday
I just have to say that Annabel is going to go bonkers watching these when she’s older! They are incredible and I love watching them. Only wish I was creative and funny enough to have thought of doing something like this
Mommy! I wouldn’t mind that lunch right now
Mommy of course!
If there’s any winner here at all, it’s clearly Annie!
I about died at her licking her lips when it was “time to eat!” BWAHA.
Total tie! Oh my God, this video made my day! Annie, you have a real talent…I see you with a fabulous career in show biz!
Loved the dancing
My 15-month-old thought this was a very entertaining video! She waved at Annabel and sent her kisses too.
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I love leftover curry, so I’m with Annabel!
The Booty dance wins! (Also, Tikka Masala is waaaaay better than baby food mush)
Maile´s last [type] ..Im a total pro at slacking off
Smart girl going for Tikka Masala instead of baby food…
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That was too funny. I love the way Annie sticks out her tongue. She has a great smile!
HAHAHAHAH – Mom wins hands down — but then again this Mom has to do EVERYTHING!!! hahahah
BTW Heather nice dance moves! AHHAHAHAAHA
Tie!!! Sorry I can’t decide….
Such a cute video- tied! What’s up with that monster spoon!? I’ve never seen anything like it!
My five-year-old daughter thought daddy looked pretty fun (and clearly she’s the expert because ’round here daddy is Entertainment and I’m Care & Maintenace) but one look at his outfit choice for the Amazing Annabel and you were the hands down winner, Heather!
that was fabulous video. Great work. Everyone plays to their strengths and weaknesses, right? You had so much fun doing so,and thank you for sharing with us. Haven’t commented in quite some time but still reading every day. In your highs and even lowest of lows, you both define “successful parenting.” Three cheers for your perseverence and survivor mentality. You inspire us.
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That was hilarious! I have to agree with Annabel though – definitely a tie
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There can only be TWO possible winners in this competition, and that’s both your daughters… They are really blessed to have such great parents! Even in her too short life, Maddie has received more love than most other people will in a thousand years! And Annabel is bound to become the person with the happiest childhood memories ever…
First runner up are you, Heather. That booty-dance is just impossible to beat!
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