The only saving grace in yesterday was that Amy asked to sleep with Happy Baby. For those that don't know, Happy Baby is my beloved doll. She was my mom's when she was a kid and then passed onto me. I slept with her for well... let's just say she was with me at college! My family (Anna especially) like to make fun of me and call her names.... she's 50 something years old! Of course her hair is going to be falling out!
So I was more than happy to let Amy sleep with her. She promised to take good care of her and I got to tell her that Happy Baby lives up to her name. There are no bad dreams when Happy Baby is in the bed with you. Amy liked that!
She even sat her up so they could watch cartoons side by side this morning. Will also has had a special interest in her. He goes "Baby!!" and wants to carry her around. I hope this means he really does love baby's and will be good with baby Tyler!
Ahhh..... a love of Happy Baby is the sure way into my heart. (smile)
Today we were invited over to play at a friend's (actually, we were invited yesterday, but due to the meltdowns and disobedience, we were unable to attend). Devon (my age) and Roxy (Amy's age) along with another sister and dad moved in around Christmas. Devon and I have become fast friends and I just love being with her. I really should do a spot light on my friends here. I'm so fortunate! I have amazing friends and we all seem to have the same interests. It's so wonderful!!
Anyhow- Devon runs a small specialty cotton candy business. Today, she had her machine out and I got to sample a bunch of new flavors! Pear, apricot, cherry, rose (which was my favorite) and even black licorice (which was actually good. She's still playing with that formula. And when she perfects it, I'll send some to you Stratton!)!
Amy didn't want any (??!!!??), but Will and I devoured more than our fair share.
She even sent us home with 5 bags!!! Wow! I felt like I had just been to the fair!
She has many other flavors... pumpkin, cider, caramel, citrus, grapefruit, honey, marshmallow, and oh my goodness I can't even remember what other flavors. And here I just thought it came in pink and blue! So now my blood sugars are through the roof and surely I will crash soon! I'm so glad that 1. my glucose test was a few months back and 2. that I passed with flying colors and a low number. Because it surely would be high if I had to take it tomorrow!
So today, was a MUCH better day than yesterday....! Thank heavens I couldn't take another day like that!
You'll have to get the recipes for Aunt Donna. She got that new machine this year and we expect her to open a popcorn, cotton candy booth on their street any day. Those flavors sound great. I'm glad your day was improved and it's always good to know the kids are normal. Love always.
ReplyDeleteSomebody asked me the other day how I was doing, and I said that I felt I was losing my mind. She said, "Oh, well you always appear like you have it all together on facebook." I was stunned and said, "I certainly never intend for it to look that way because it certainly isn't true." Glad you had a better day and that the good ones seem to heavily outweigh the bad ones.
ReplyDeleteGlad your day was better than yesterday!! I can't believe my little angels could cause you so much confusion. The picture of Will watching Amy with the doll is precious. I'm sure he'll love his new brother--Amy too! Donna will be anxious to hear about the new flavors your friend has for the cotton candy. I don't really like it myself but just about everyone else loves it. Donna sure has fun with her new machine. All the kids in the neighborhood come around asking when she will be making more. Glad today was a better day for you and the kids too! Love to you all, Gram
ReplyDeleteIt's Anna that will be knocking you over for the cotton candy. They do sound like fun flavors. And I think it must just have been you, my little angel Gbabies would never cause trouble.
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