olivia sky

olivia sky

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

friends don't shake hands, friends HUG

Dear Olivia,

This week you helped Aunt Chelsea and me paint.  As paint clothes, dad turned his tank top into a dress for you.  Pinterest could not have done it better.



 
 

We also had Nana, Papa, Paige and Alaina come over this week.  I have no pictures, just memories.  And quotes.
 
Alaina:  Aunt Jenna, why do you have fake flowers sitting in water?
Mommy:  Hmm, so they would look real.
Totally called out.
 
Paige:  Aunt Jenna, are you pregnant?
Mom:  Nope.  Do I look like I am?
Paige:  Yeah, a little.

And then there was our weekend to Fort Dodge for Amelia's b-day and to see great-grandma Betty.  Good times!  I'm still impressed Amelia was able to peddle the tractor with you behind it.
 
 

 
I should also mention your swimming lessons. 
Things you won't do:
1.  Go under water
2.  Waterslides
3.  Talk to anybody who splashes.
 
Things you do:
1.  Tell kids they're your friends, before you know their names.
2.  Chase kids, whether they like it or not.
  (One day you chased a little girl and she turned around and said "Don't chase me ever.  You're not my friend."  I didn't want to take sides, but I wanted to step in and tell her she's missing out on a very consistent and predictable friend.)
 

 
 

love, mom