“Grandpa’s my cousin”.
Talking to Abby at dinner, one would wonder; weird?
No, not weird, just a child learning the complexities of family.
And this is the most simple part.
relatives
Favorite Friends
It couldn’t have touched my heart more…how even to put it in writing…
“You’re my friend, mama,” I hear from the backseat.
“You’re my friend, Abby!”
“You’re my friend!”
“You’re my friend!”
“OK, I’ll be your friend mommy. We are friends.”
The Hike
I missed the hike but experienced it none the less.
How sweet are the auntie and niece that sent me the smile.
Double Duty
Who knew that a pet caterpillar meant a daily regimen of leafs and cleaning?
Who knew that this new high maintenance family member would challenge me to a green thumb?
A caterpillar and a plant. Double duty.
The science of life.
pi-pillar
Ready for bed, she asks to see “pi-pillar”.
Over and over, “see pi-pillar, see pi-pillar”.
Finally, I knew, it was our new pet she was seeking.
Our new pet that is sleeping in the kitchen
Sleeping in the kitchen to ensure that he has enough food (of course).
Our new pet that was a gift from Grandpa.
A gift in a glass; terrific for a toddler.
Caterpillar.
So excited to have shared it with Grandpa’s brother!!
(he didn’t tell her that he had one you know)
Lemonade Friends
A lemonade stand.
Cousins smiling and helping each other.
Alice to tie. Abby to sell.
Partners in business and life.
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