Our household is quiet - for the moment. The past twenty-four hours have spawned many teaching moments..........
TLV and TLVLB have been sharing the same bed during their visit here. This has inspired 'active' bedtimes and nap times. One of their parents usually goes in to settle the two, which turns out to be often ineffective because the parent then becomes the one who falls asleep while the boys gain energy from resting.
Twice, now, in twenty-four hours, G and G have gone outside to play in the snow with TLV and TLVLB. The slope along side the condo is perfect for sledding and the two plastic saucers that G and G bought have turned out to be inspired purchases. After an hour or so outside, the adults are appropriately tired out and ready for naps while the boys have gained energy from playing.
Princess Leia developed an ear infection whilst visiting G and G. She and her mother went to the doctor for the official diagnosis. Now Princess Leia is medicated and the adults want some, too.
TLV and his dad made their traditional Sunday pancakes for lunch and they were really good. Small children can eat a lot of pancakes........so can adults!
Moi learned that haste makes a mess. While hurriedly 'throwing' in a load of laundry this a.m., I accidentally grabbed what was intended to be a stash of colorful purple, paper napkins (approximately forty in all) to be used during our guests' stay. The bed sheets accidentally trailed across the stack of napkins, dragging the napkins into the washing machine. This mistake was not revealed until the load was done, the washer lid lifted, and a thick, purple haze was found to be on every surface of every item in the washing machine. The entire interior of the washing machine was also covered with this thick, purple goo....as that is what paper napkins turn into when thoroughly wet......I really needed medicating.
But, now, Princess Leia is awake, smiling and I get to sit with her. This is my reward for the napkin mess.
Perhaps I'll make another mess. I have two other grandchildren!
Ancora imparo
