People Who Love You

Hey You Two, 
There is no shortage of people who love you.  Some people in that circle see you often and others days few and far between but they are still full of warm fuzzies for our perfect pair.  Last weekend you were hugged and kissed on and played with by a few of your favorites.  Auntie Glo (Bahboo's sister, Mommy's aunt) came and snuggled a bit with her friend George Anne.  This was her first time meeting Hazel Dazel.  

Then Bahboo and Grandma P came to hang out.  Bahboo to you, Henny, to a movie and then played with your new tool kit for a while, what nearly 4 year old doesn't need a socket and screw driver set?  Grandma P napped with a very drooly little girl, who found a spot to keep her hand warm.  

Then Grandma LaJean and Krispie and Currie came over for a while.  Currie entertained Henny's socks off while Krispie and Grandma LaJean passed the baby lady back and forth.  Grandma LaJean gave you those great cupcakes from the previously mentioned cupcake heist.  Cupcakes sealed the deal and you were all smiles.  

She also brought along a toddler chair she had reseated that belonged to your great grandfather John, the John of your middle name John Carl.  

It looks great and you didn't hesitate to sit on it.  We are so grateful so many love you two.  We think you're pretty great too.
Love, Mama

The Anatomy of The Cupcake Heist

Dear Henny Poo, 
This isn't the first time and won't be the last time that Mama caught you in a fib.  That's right, we've reached the fibbing stage.  Let's hope it is a stage because I REALLY don't like it and we don't allow you to get away with it.  This particular time I had my camera in my hands as I was walking into the kitchen to plug it in and I spotted the place of 4 cupcakes with only 3 and called you into the room.  At first I played it cool and said nothing and you looked up at me and said with your mouth all wrinkled to one side, "What? What Mommy?" 

What? Who? Me?

I said, "Oh, What do you mean Hen?  Oh, Hey!  There is a cupcake missing!  Did you eat it?"
You said, "No! I didn't eat it."

Notice the eyes diverted from my glare?  "No!"  but the nervous hands tell another story

I said, "You didn't?  Are you sure?"  
You went into a full on head scratch maneuver to try and divert my attention with a story about how there really were ONLY three and I was mistaken and you just moved around the Star Wars guys on top. 

After three probing, "Reallys?!"  you broke down and the truth came out.  You did eat it.  Mama knows!  

Note the attempt at big shiny eyes to try and melt my heart along with the soft, "Yes."

I then inquired if you ate it all and if you threw the wrapper away, at the very least!  You popped down behind the counter and when you emerged you had a paperless cupcaked gnawed all over that you had stored in the toekick of the cabinet! Ewe!  

Hmm, looking a little smug and proud for just getting caught.

I had already told you that you could have one after lunch and you declined at the time thus you really weren't in trouble.    Always be truthful little Hen and ask first, the entire thing could have been avoided.  
Love, Mama  

A Night Away

Dear Henny and Hey-zel, 
Last weekend we were able to spend a night away in Evansville to visit Gavin and his family.  He has three awesome daughters, one high school, one middle school and one pre-school (just a month older than you).  You were a bit smitten with Miss Alyissa. Yep.  The oldest.  I think it was the light saber popsicles she made for you all to eat.  Hazel you just hung out like a little sweet pea, enjoy snugglin' from Gavin.  We ate at a cool German restaurant near their home.

Poor Delilah puked right before we left.  Oh my!  So she carried her little puke bucket on the walk over hanging close to me and holding my hand.  Poor thing.  Alyissa was able to get you to try pig knuckles of all things!  You loved it!  
After dinner we went to the hotel where you swam for a while in the cool pool.  The two of you were excited about the big hotel bed and all of the pillows. 

In the morning we got breakfast down the hall and you ate a ton!  We got ourselves together and met Gavin and Delilah at the Children's Museum in Evansville.  IT WAS GREAT!  Olivia and Alyissa had Girl Scout Cookies to sale.  You were so excited!  We could have spend four hours vs the two we were there.  There was exciting water room to play in.  Hazel, you had an abundance of things to stare at and enjoy.  It was such a nice time!  

You were in love with the pilgrim home and civil war scenes you could role play in, but then maybe you loved the various ways to build more.  

You were sad to leave the interactive art gallery but they were making a last call announcement and we didn't want to get locked in! 

We loved catching up with Gavin and his girls and hope to return to spend an extended time at that the Children's Museum.  I also think we would really enjoy the riverwalk and activities in the warmer weather.  We can't wait to return.  So grateful we have such easy travelers.
Love, Mama 

My Little Hearts

Dear Babies, 
Cupid got three arrows in my big mama butt because I'm in love with Daddy and my two little Valentines.  We had about an hour on Valentines Day where the sun was shining and the air had a soft hint of warm and it carried us to the park for a short time.  It was just enough of a taste of spring to make me yearn for more.  You guys were in the swings for about 15 minutes with big smiles and happiness to be outside.  Baby girl I was so excited to see that you fit in a swing and that your little silver shoes were flipping back and forth with a full smile on your face.  

Henry I think you were missing our alone swing time where I could push and push and push you but give Mama a chance, it was my first time for me to get two swings going at once.

The next time you're begging me to get you to the moon I will make certain that I do.  Thank you for your big brother patience the last 5 months Peep.
Love, Mama    

To the Theater

Dear Peep and Zell, 
When Grandma LaJean asked us to attend a puppet performance with her in Indianapolis Clowes Hall at Butler I was excited!  I've gone with many student groups to see performances there and they have always been high quality and entertaining.  We arrived just in time at noon and found our seats in pitch black with the usher using about a light with a quarter sized beam.  We sat down and the lights faded in on the stage.  The music was very sweet.  You had lots of questions about the puppets and sets, but the first half of the performance had a quiet pace and your attention was drawn away by the snacks we brought. 
You made it through your bag of gummies, granola bar, fish and a piece of Laughy Taffy you sneaked from the cupboard at home.  Hazel on the other hand was engaged and flapping her arms soooo fast from Grandma LaJean's lap.   

The second story was one you knew well of the Little Nutbrown Hare, based on Anita Jerams story Guess How Much I Love You.  
You were more excited about this one and we both loved how the bunnies hopped on the stage.  The scenery and puppetry was quite beautifully executed. After we walked around the theater a bit to look around and got a couple of pictures.  I was really excited to go with you for a new experience and to meet up with Grandma LaJean playin' hooky from work. 

Ah, should have used my flash

I hope to go again to see a play!  I think you would love one that is fast paced with a clear story but with enough lights and pretty music like this one for Hazel. Here's to new experiences! 

Love, Mama