Her first batch
Taking a break for some hugs :O)
Our favorites
After work Saturday, I came home and did the Easter baking and other prep, so all we needed to do today was put everything into the oven (we have our holiday meal prep down to a science here). When I finished, I decided to join Alina Jayne outside to blow some bubbles and play some basketball. Turns out she was happier not sharing her bubbles, so I cleaned out flower beds and picked up many branches from our yard. Matt decided to try to see what he was capable of doing since his accident. Much to my surprise (and fear), he got the rototiller out and tilled the garden. Sure, it is self-propelled, but a mere 7 weeks ago, we weren't even sure he'd ever walk again!! He also found a spot to till so Alina Jayne can have her own small garden this year. After he showed her, the two of us went to the other side of the house to work. When it was just Alina Jayne and I, she told me "Mama, my Daddy is sooooooooo amazing!" Amen my dear! He certainly is!!!
Easter morning rolled around, and she was not all that excited about getting out of bed. I kind of hoped that since this was the first year she has referred to the bunny who brings the candy as the Easter Bunny (up until this year she called him the "Easy Bunny") that she would be more excited. Nope, it was not to be. She is the same child we had to wake up at 10:30AM on Christmas day, only to have her tell us "not now, let's sleep some more." Matt told her that the Easter Bunny had brought her some candy, but she just stayed in bed, insisting she could not *see* any candy from the bed, therefore, there was none. Actually, she got very little candy, she got more practical gifts than junk food, but she had a basket no less. She FINALLY got out of bed just before 8:30 to have a look! All she really wanted was a set of "knee pads for her elbows."
Letter & number DVD's
Magic washcloths
As I got dressed for church, she was watching me intently. Matt asked her "Doesn't Mama look nice?" She kept eying me up and down, nose wrinkled, and finally said "Um, Mama, you DON'T look like a princess" to which Daddy replied, "No honey, she looks like the future president." Now, I will admit, I have never worn or felt comfortable in dresses or skirts, so I have always had pantsuits. And my dear hubby never can seem to resist the Hillary jokes!
Alina Jayne and her "Amazing Daddy"
Alina Jayne and her Non-Princess Mama
My Dad and my niece Claudia (14) came for dinner today. We were supposed to have one additional guest, my niece Amber (almost 7). She spent the first year of her life with us after her Mama had a car accident, and we have a really great relationship because of that time we had with her. Unfortunately, her social calendar was full, so she was unable to join us. We had a great visit with my Dad and Claudie, ate entirely too much, and of course, Alina Jayne monopolized HER Papa's time and attention. She also spent a great deal of time playing (okay rough-housing and wrestling) with Claudia, who she completely adores! I must also mention that she adores and bosses Claudia constantly. "Claudie, don't ride your bike in the street, a car is gonna hit you and you'll get dead." "Claudie, you are NOT allowed to take pop to your room at Papa's," and of course, "Claudie, you are NOT allowed to eat on Papa's couch, you'll make a mess, go to the table!" Hmmm, sounds like she'd make a great older sister!
The rules of Candyland-Okay Papa, one more time, you move TWO spaces!
Teaching Papa the ways of the Internet
Wrestling with Claudie
Happy Easter!!!
