Charlie
Just to be clear, I am not talking about Tagalongs, one of the greatest Girl Scout cookies ever, but tag-a-long friends. Well, to be honest I should be calling them "friends" instead of friends. Confused? Well, we will start in Ethiopia.
Back in Ethiopia your Dad and I were shocked to not see the "classic" symptoms of these "friends." It be honest, I was super excited to learn you didn't have "friends." However, we did everything we should have done, in the event you really did have "friends." We collected samples when we got home, because that is what good parents do, and sent them off to do whatever they do. (I am assuming this involves microscopes, a petri dish, and other great tools of science.) We did this three times. We were told no news is good news. YEAH! You don't have "friends." (I know, every parent wants to say their child doesn't have "friends.")
So on Monday, the Health Department called to say you do have "friends," but only a mild case of "friendship." I have even given them nicknames. I like to think of them as Professor G and Colonel Sal. What are their real names? Giardia and Salmonella. I know you might be upset you are loosing your "friends" (I really hope you aren't) but we are working on breaking these bonds of "friendship." I know you do not like how your "friends" are being treated (aka you really do not like the medication), but it really is for your own good. Sometimes parents just need to say some "friendships" are harmful. This one is harmful.
So because of Professor G and Colonel Sal, your Mama didn't go back to school this week as planned. (Well, I did go for half a day on Monday, but there was a phone call. . .) But, I had a really important meeting today, so I had to go. So you spent the day with your awesome Aunt Kristi, Uncle Justin, and cousin P (C made an appearance after school as well). From the pictures sent to my phone, I am thinking you had a pretty good time. You really enjoyed spending time with your Uncle and even smiled and giggled for them.
So how did we wrap up the week? Bath time! (Please note, you do take regular baths and this was not your first bath of the week. I just happened to have a camera today.) I love how excited you get over bath time. I so enjoy seeing you smile and giggle as you splash around in the tub. My personal favorite is when you touch your hair and pump your hands open and close to tell me you want more conditioner rubbed onto your head. As much as I enjoy this, today I got what I think is your favorite part captured, the boy in the mirror.
On our tub we have a sliding mirror, which I really don't like, but it seems all children who go into the bathroom love. You are no exception. You crawl in the bathroom and stand before the mirror just smiling at yourself. You play peek-a-boo with the little boy in the mirror. It is just too cute.
Love,
Mama
Waving at Joey? You can see his reflection as he watches from the hallway.
I am adorable! Captain Adorable.
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| {cute pic from week} |
Back in Ethiopia your Dad and I were shocked to not see the "classic" symptoms of these "friends." It be honest, I was super excited to learn you didn't have "friends." However, we did everything we should have done, in the event you really did have "friends." We collected samples when we got home, because that is what good parents do, and sent them off to do whatever they do. (I am assuming this involves microscopes, a petri dish, and other great tools of science.) We did this three times. We were told no news is good news. YEAH! You don't have "friends." (I know, every parent wants to say their child doesn't have "friends.")
So on Monday, the Health Department called to say you do have "friends," but only a mild case of "friendship." I have even given them nicknames. I like to think of them as Professor G and Colonel Sal. What are their real names? Giardia and Salmonella. I know you might be upset you are loosing your "friends" (I really hope you aren't) but we are working on breaking these bonds of "friendship." I know you do not like how your "friends" are being treated (aka you really do not like the medication), but it really is for your own good. Sometimes parents just need to say some "friendships" are harmful. This one is harmful.
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| {with your friend Sheldon} |
So how did we wrap up the week? Bath time! (Please note, you do take regular baths and this was not your first bath of the week. I just happened to have a camera today.) I love how excited you get over bath time. I so enjoy seeing you smile and giggle as you splash around in the tub. My personal favorite is when you touch your hair and pump your hands open and close to tell me you want more conditioner rubbed onto your head. As much as I enjoy this, today I got what I think is your favorite part captured, the boy in the mirror.
On our tub we have a sliding mirror, which I really don't like, but it seems all children who go into the bathroom love. You are no exception. You crawl in the bathroom and stand before the mirror just smiling at yourself. You play peek-a-boo with the little boy in the mirror. It is just too cute.
Love,
Mama
Waving at Joey? You can see his reflection as he watches from the hallway.
I am adorable! Captain Adorable.
2 comments:
Captain Adorable INDEED!!!
Ava has a similar friend! Her's is the little girl in the glass doors of the entertainment center. :) She also loves a good chat with the girl in the mirror.
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