I picked up Eva right at 9:30 and we posed for this self-portrait. She entertained me during the car ride by counting to 100 (she's got her own version of this though it's strangely accurate) and by singing the ABCs and Twinkle, Twinkle with her eyes closed (ala Celine Dion perhaps?).
Robyn dropped Ashley off just minutes after we arrived at the house (I called in reinforcements since I'm so bad at 8 hours of imaginative play) and the two girls quickly got down to business. I love how Eva pronounces Ashley's name "Ash-eh-lee".
Whitney had been playing with the barn and a bunch of dinosaur and lion figures in the morning, but the girls thought she had set it up just for them...I let them believe this.
One of the games the girls played was the "hide behind the futon and scream" game. Why haven't I ever thought of that? It provided minutes of fun.
Though I did spend much of the day talking about the importance of sharing, I was able to work on the good mail prizes for last week's contest winners, while watching The Duchess of Duke Street on the computer. I'm choosing to see the constant interruptions as opportunities to exercise (up, down, 2, 3, 4, bend, lift, wipe, sigh, 2, 3, 4).
There was a reprise of last month's game of "Scare Jill" involving the girls running to the computer room to find me holding my camera, then screaming and running away. The girls need to work on their stealth tactics a bit, because standing outside the doorway shushing each other proved to be their demise.
They did add blankets this time to add a ghost-like quality to the game, but these hindered their retreat as they couldn't see or walk well. Ahhh to be 3 again.
Whitney's arrival home from school was a welcome boon for all of us and was met with delighted squeals of joy (oh to have such status with anyone). She played with them the rest of the time so I actually got to sit on my bed and read 10 whole pages uninterrupted!
Jared picked Ashley up at 5:00, then I cleaned up the messes and coaxed Eva into going home by telling her that she and Whitney could continue their game in the car.
Michelle ended up giving me this loaf of bread fresh from the oven (as in I watched her take it out of the oven) along with one of my all-time favorite cookies (Shortbread Sugar Cookie from Barnes and Noble). I felt a little bit guilty leaving her house with such goodness, but oh well. It's not every day my car smells like freshly baked bread.
Overall, I would say the day was a great success. I wasn't exhausted when it was over and both girls were still happy, so I consider that a victory.
**Was your Wednesday wonderful?
Have you ever had a Shortbread Sugar
cookie from Barnes & Noble?
Did you read Michelle's version of the day?**
Have you ever had a Shortbread Sugar
cookie from Barnes & Noble?
Did you read Michelle's version of the day?**
19 comments:
love that show, definitely one of my favorite time periods.
i wish i still knew how to play.
Is it just me or is your smile bigger on the ride home? (tee hee)
I suck at imaginative play also...
I wasn't even good at it as a kid...the most imaginative that I ever got was using a sanitary pad for a barbie mattress...that's about it!
I think the key is bringing in your (niece, is it?)--I can't imagine you running around with a blanket on your head!
I don't know, though, that "hide behind the futon and scream game" sounds promising...(Maybe you could suggest that to Randy for your next date night, eh?
Glad it went well...I kept checking to see your post on this...I was anxious to see how it turned out!
I think it is so great that you do this for your friend! I need to go read her version of the day, although I can imagine how much she must have enjoyed it!!
I have never had a cookie from Barnes and Noble...I will have to do that next time I am there!
You know, it's good that you post about this. I think what you say about it here is more accurate than what you tell me in person after you bring Eva home... I had hoped that with Ashley there, you would have fewer interruptions.
Again I must say, best gift ever!!!
I think it is so fabulous that you are doing this for Michelle! I think it is great that Eva and Ashley play well together! It makes it more fun for you and them.
Funny, funny line: "I'm choosing to see the constant interruptions as opportunities to exercise (up, down, 2, 3, 4, bend, lift, wipe, sigh, 2, 3, 4)"! It cadenced in my head as I read it.
I copied the exercise line- and was going to paste it here but NJP beat me to it! That was the funniest thing I have read all day!
so for three days i have not been able to comment on your blog but then figured out the little pop up thing was popping up but behind other photos.
i think your gift to michelle is the most wonderful gift that anyone could give!!!
the blanket photo is great.
Seriously? Shortbread sugar cookies? Holy, I may have to visit barnes and noble. THis was so not a good thing to tell.
You are so very nice to be doing this. I can't even imagine.
Sounds like a victory to me. I'm glad you weren't too exhausted because the blurry picture of Eva makes the two of them seem as active as ever. The "scare Jill" game is too funny.
You are such a good friend and it's so great that it helps out Robyn as well.
This is just about the nicest gift I can think of! You deserved that cookie AND loaf of bread!
My Wednesday was wonderful! We went to the Draper Temple Open House and it was FABULOUS! Plus, I actually found some time to sew in the morning before we left because my husband had the day off!
Never had the sugar cookie from B&N, but the ones at the open house were delish.
Sorry I didn't get to talk to you last night after the home deco inspiration. I think I just might put up some pictures and things on these bare walls!
What a great thing to do for a friend. The two of you have an admirable relationship.
My days continue to fly by and I feel like I can never get anything done. Hummm.
I absolutely love sugar cookies. My mouth is watering. Fresh bread, might rank higher than chocolate on my "I love" list.
I think I'll go hide behind the couch just for fun, those girls might be onto something.
Oh you have me laughing so hard... the girls are so funny. The games of "Playing behind futon and screaming" along with "Scare Jill". I think we need video next time. So hilarious. You are such a champ for hosting 2 three year olds voluntarily. Thank you so much for having Ashley- she feels so old and special to go play with Eva. You're the best.
Oh, and she can't stop talking about her nightgown that she left there. We'll have to get it tomorrow.
What fun games those little ladies came up with.
I need someone to take away my little man for a day of fun and excitement so I can have a day of relaxation and/or accomplishment.
What a good friend you are to Michelle- and Eva!
Hey! I received those delightful cards in the mail yesterday....and I'm so glad I didn't read this post yesterday because it would've ruined the surprise!!! Lookit! There are my cards--on your computer screen!
Thank you so much! What a delightful surprise :) Have I mentioned that you're the good mail QUEEN???
Well, you are.
"oh to have such status with anyone...." I know how you feel.
I was a very imaginitive kid, don't know what's happened but I cannot play pretend anymore!
This, by the way, IS a perfect gift.
This is a win win for everyone! You are so fantastic to think of such a playdate for the two and then with Whitney!
To get homemade bread is just an extra added bonus for you!
I haven't seen Michelle's version. I still think you are such a champ for doing this... I guess it goes without saying that I would not.
I haven't ever had anything from Barnes and Noble.
Cute pictures of the girls.
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