Visiting the Great-Grands
We'd planned to take Addy to see Dick's parents during her visit but we added to the fun when we persuaded Matt and Chris to let us take one-week-old Leia - and brother Miles - on her first visit to the great-grands.
Except for one little blip*, everything went perfectly. Leia met Great-Grandpa, Great-Grandma and Great-Aunt Vickie. Miles had met the great-grands before and was happy to visit again, especially when Great-Grandma agreed to play cars with him. Miles was such a sweetheart; he's usually a rough and tumble little boy, always on the go-go-go, but he instinctively knew to be very gentle when he climbed up on great-grandma's chair. We took along some puzzles for Miles - his second favorite toy, after his beloved cars - and books for Addy. Miles has never shown an interest in being read to, until today. When Addy climbed in my lap with a book, Miles snuggled up to my side. Addy wandered off a few minutes later but Miles stayed and insisted on re-reading the book at least 8 times. There was something about "5 little monkeys jumping on the bed" that just fascinated him.
*Addy's Rules:
- During waking hours, the grandma must be within arm's reach at all times.
- The grandma must do nothing that takes her attention away from the Addy-Baby. This includes bathroom breaks and photography.
- Grandma may hold other babies (Addy loves babies), provided there is still room on the lap for Addy.
- There are no acceptable substitutes for the grandma.
- Failure to follow these rules leads to this:
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