SOLSC 3/27/14 Nap Time or Quiet Time?

Yesterday, Mommy had an oil change scheduled for her car at 7:45.  Grandma & the girls got to play dress up and a parade with a marching band.  M & P searched high and low for just the right outfit to wear and then they dressed Grandma with necklaces and a flower hat.  M had the drum and wand.  P opted to sit and read while Grandma and M marched around the house.  P joined in after a couple of trips around.  And then it was time to hid from Grandma.

After a trip to Hobby Lobby and the library, we had lunch and tried to decide if it was a day for nap or just quiet time.  Mommy, M & P had made an agreement at the beginning of the week that they would take a nap every other day.  Yesterday was just quiet time.  We settled down with a couple of books and Mommy closed her eyes while Grandma read.  They wiggled and giggled and talked softly.  They snuggled under a blanket.  Grandma crocheted and M watched and waited.  "Can I help?"  M asked.  I said, "Of course".  I held her hand and helped with each stitch.  Pretty soon she asked if she could do it herself.  She wrapped the yarn around the hook, stuck it in a hole, wrapped the yarn some more, into another hole.  Trying to do what I had done.  One day she'll learn, but for now she is trying.

To end our quiet time, we finished watching a movie they had started.  Before I left to meet some friends for dinner, M asked if I would bring my yarn back tomorrow so she could finish her project.

Another special moment to embrace.

Comments

  1. LoraleeMarch 27, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Time with Grandma is so precious.

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  2. tsudmeierMarch 27, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    What a wonderful day! Grandma time is always the best!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 27, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    We all need someone to show us how to do what we ourselves don't know how to do...yet. What a special bond to create with your granddaughter.

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  4. elsieMarch 27, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    Sounds like you have a crocheter in the making. Too bad there were no pictures included of the dress up. :-) Sounds like it's been a fun time with the girls and Michelle.

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  5. TaraMarch 27, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    What fun! Kids just love dress up don't they?!

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  6. ChrisMarch 27, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    What a fun day! I bet M will be crocheting in no time!

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  7. JaanaMarch 27, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Learning from grandma while having fun. Treasured memories!

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