When the girls and I rolled out of bed this morning
I was greeted with the question:
"Can we have a pajama day?"
It was my pleasure to grant that.
Pajamas it was.
Pajamas while we tied their fleece blankets.
(Thank you Aunt Kayleen! and Grandma!)
Pajamas while playing legos.
(Who knew Uncle Adam's legos would be such a hit!)
Pajamas while making homemade playdough.
(Grandma's recipe is truly the best!)
Pajamas while playing playdough.
(Grandma's got all the goodies!)
Pajamas while making a turkey pin.
(Grandma rocks. Can you see the theme here?)
Pajamas until the Bug got home from school.
(They decided since she wouldn't have them on they didn't want her to feel bad.)
Then it was bike rides outside
More legos inside
And then it was time for the Bug's dance class,
Which Miss M got to attend -
(Thank you Bay Valley Academy for having "Invite a Friend to Dance Class" this week.
Miss M LOVED ballet and tap tonight and Ms. O LOVED gymnastics on Monday night!)
And Ms. O got to stay home and be spoiled by the great imaginator
Aunt Janelle.
When I walked in the door from dance class
I was told to come downstairs.
There was a surprise awaiting me.
My 10 year suddenly "developed" while I was gone for 1 hour.
And she was proud as punch.
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| It never fails...eventually someone sticks balls or stuffed animals in the front of their dress up dresses to make themselves a little older. She was hysterical with laughter about her idea when I came down to see her "change." |
Aunt Janelle and Ms. O had accents going on and everything
(I was allowed to take a picture of them both...
But had to swear not to post the one of the Amazing Aunt Janelle on here.)
As soon as Miss M and the Bug caught wind of what was going on
They chose their favorite outfits and decked themselves out
And then the Bug disappeared for a bit...
To the girls' surprise,
The Bug pulled out her tea set
And set it up on the kitchen table
And they had a late night tea-party
The guests were decked out
And speaking in very formal accents
And I was the servant who was tipped with kisses on the cheeks.
The tea time snacks of string cheese, strawberries, and sugar cookies
Served with "tea" (aka - filtered water)
Was a hit.
Tomorrow has been declared Girls' Day.
Aunt Janelle and Aunt Kayleen took the day off of work.
The Bug is playing hooky from school.
(Heck...she's got three teachers with her - she's covered!)
And so tonight was also declared "sleep-over" time.
The Bug and I always have "sleep overs" when I am in town.
I've always slept downstairs in my old bedroom when I come home.
The girls are sleeping in there this week and I am on a bed set up outside the bedroom.
The Bug and I have a special blow-up mattress that is kept in the room
Just for our sleep overs.
Tonight, though,
I've been kicked out of the sleepover.
This is a picture of the calmness
After the pillow fight storm
In my attempt to chill them out before bed.
9:40 lights were out after Bible story, Roses and Thorns, and prayers.
9:50 both Miss M and Ms. O were out like the lights.
It is now 11:07 pm and the Bug is still awake
And is currently seated next to me eating a snack.
She is like me when it comes to sleep.
Either I go to sleep within about 10 minutes,
Or less I am up for who knows how long.
None of this - my head hits the pilllow and I'm out junk.
Thanking the Lord for this unexpected time with my Bug.
But...also praying she falls to sleep quickly.
I'm tired!
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There were some funny sayings and stories from today that I had to share. I am not sure that they transfer as well into writing, but I wanted to attempt to persevere them the best I can.
Anecdote 1:
Before I read our Bible story tonight, I was reviewing our previous New Testament stories with Miss M and Ms. O and also allowing my niece, Bug, to know where we were in the stories at the moment. When we reviewed who John the Baptist was, I was trying to get the girls to remember his name. Miss M guessed John the Disciple-Guy and before I could respond, Ms. O guessed John Henry. Before Bug could add in her guess, I just jumped in and told them myself.
Anecdote 2:
During Roses and Thorns tonight, with three girls and myself sitting around the bed, farts were abound. It was an epidemic. It was started by Ms. O and then Miss M and Bug quickly joined in the smelly chorus! Oy vey. Can you guess what my thorn was tonight when it was my turn to share?
Anecdote 3:
During lunch today - Miss M pipes up "It's raining." To which I say "No, it isn't." To which she replies, "Yes - it's raining leaves." Two hours later when I brought the Bug home from school she said the exact same thing when we got out of the car. Is this dejvu?
Anecdote 4:
One of the girls were calling to me from the basement today and the Bug says, "Aunt Maryann, one of your daughters needs you."
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PS - This blocking their faces out for privacy is for the birds. I'm about ready to take two pictures of everything. One for our scrapbooks and then one where I give them each a stick with their assigned color and shape on it for the "postable" pictures. Thank goodness for Paint program - but oy....it takes forever.
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Praise Reports:
My family has just accepted and taken in Miss M and Ms. O like they have always been part of the family. I never really doubted it would be any different, but it still is a huge praise and one for which I can never express my thanks and appreciation.
Prayer Requests:
Tonight during Roses and Thorns, the Bug prayed that when we leave that we'd have a safe flight back to Arizona. She got a little teary-eyed during her prayer. Please help prepare her heart when we fly away and leave her back to her only child status on Saturday. In some ways I know she'll love it and be thankful for that alone time - she thrives on it - but also that she will be able to adjust to the lack of constant companionship she's had for the past week with Ms. O and Miss M.
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