Tea Party

It's been a long time since I have enjoyed a tea party with Gillian. Yesterday Aunt Betty and Justin came to visit. The kids were playing happily downstairs while Aunt Betty and I talked upstairs. We went to check on them and found John and Justin playing video games. Gillian, on the other hand, had on a pretty dress up skirt and fairy wings. She was setting up a tea party. Aunt Betty and I joined her. I laid out a blanket and helped her set up the plates and napkins. Aunt Betty worked on the cookies and sandwiches. Gillian got some friends (stuffed animals and babies) to join us. She brewed up some coffee (in her coffee maker). And then she said "We need a menu!" She found the Magna Doodle and gave it to me. "Write the menu." Aunt Betty and I laughed and she insisted "Write the menu." I asked her "What do I write?" She gave me a little list of what we were having. "Mac & Cheese, chips, coffee, drinks, cookies, sammiches." I wrote her list and she got mad because I missed something. And I had to rewrite it. Aunt Betty and I really enjoyed our tea party with Gillian and her friends. 

Here are some pictures of the party. And yes, I know I can't spell potatoes. 

Let's talk

Every night, I go and check on the kids after bedtime.  Gillian still takes a nap at school, so most nights when I check on her (around 9) she is still awake.  Last night, she was awake and she invited me into her bed to snuggle with her.  I snuggled up with her and asked her to tell me about her She told me "My friends like my sparkly nails (we had just painted her fingernails and toenails)."  She then paused and I thought she was done talking to me.  So I kissed her again, and said I will see you in the morning.  She said "Let's talk about Santa Claus!"  She was so matter of fact and I had a feeling like I was being set up.  But I responded with "What about Santa Claus?"  Gillian said "Him is nice.  Him bring me and Johnny presents!"  I said "Really?  What kind of presents would you like him to bring you this year?"  She didn't hesitate and said "Babies.  I want more babies.  And a little table and chairs for my babies.  So they can have a tea party and a picnic."  And then as if she just remembered she had a brother she added "And presents for Johnny too!" 

Tea Party

Gillian was playing quietly with her Barbies tonight. She set up a little tea party for Cinderella and a Barbie. She asked me "Where the cups? You find them!" I helped her find the tiny cups and I also put Minnie Mouse at the table. Gillian loved that Minnie was at the party. She told me "Mindy (not a typo that's what she calls Minnie) need balloon. Help her with balloon!" I helped with the balloon. She paused and took a quick picture for me. Then she said "Ok we knock it down!" And she pushed over the little table and the chairs that Cinderella and Barbie were sitting in. And then she set up the party again. So funny.