So my parents were able to come over and visit us, which was a nice change. We've been over to Dallas (which the kids love!) alot, but it has been harder for Mom & Dad to make it over here since it depends on how Dad is feeling. Anyhow, it all worked out and they arrived just as John Michael was starting to wake up from his morning nap.
Clara got Mimi to sit down and read her a Babybug, and you know, Mimi is pretty funny when she reads!
We had a little playtime and then some yummy lunch things from Central Market (oops - now I'm remembering that they came on Friday, not Thursday). Everyone chowed down. Mimi took on the task of feeding John Michael - I'm always more than willing to share that duty! Although with Mimi in charge, it won't be long before he won't need to be fed at meals, he'll be an independent eater.
You know how much Mimi likes that Elvis is right there watching her.
After lunch, it was time for a little more playing (and a nap for Pap). While Pap napped, the girls nabbed Mimi for some craft time.
It was nice for them to have some undivided attention for awhile - if I am trying to help with a craft, usually John Michael is trying to "help" as well. Clara particularly enjoyed it and got goofy with Mimi and hand tracing. As is typical for Gracie, she did her own thing, making hand tracings and turning them into a butterfly (it was very colorful and pretty). We have seen lots of variations on this craft over the last couple of months - I think hand tracing must be fascinating for the girls!
After his nap, Pap was ready to play and really got to spend some time with the kids playing. It was good to see them with Pap - it's been a long time since we have been together when he has felt well enough to really play with them.
Pap and the little guy get to have a romp!
After seeing John Michael with Pap and listening to Gracie play with him, Clara finally tore herself away from the craft table and Mimi and went over for a ticklefest!
Then she joined in with Gracie and they played "toll bridge" with Pap. This is a favorite game, especially out on the slide. I don't think they've gotten a grown-up to play with them before like this - they've tried themselves (using their whole bodies to make the bridge), but of course it's not as much fun and the "bridge" usually collapses after a few minutes!
The girls had a blast - I don' t know how many times they went around, but it was long enough to get John Michael interested and he managed to sneak in a round or two as well!
We're hoping Mimi & Pap get to come over and visit more this spring & summer. Once Mike is done with his big backyard project, they'll be even more fun things to do at the house! Although I imagine it won't be long before the girls realize it is warm enough for swimming and then they will be clamoring to head over to Dallas and go for a dip in the pool.
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That is great that Mimi and Pap came over for a visit! I know how the girls love it when Mimi and Pap come to visit them!e
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