SLEEPOVER CONTINUED

What's a sleepover without a good ole' fashioned pillow fight followed by a good breakfast at Black Diamond Bakery (only good 'n' tasty place to eat in these parts of Washington) then go and feed the ducks at Lake Wilderness with a detour to grandma's.

SLEEPOVER WITH MIMI

Today was the first time Mimi has had any friends sleepover at our house.

The day began with Sarah coming over to the house at 10:30 then Blake shortly there after. They three of them get along so well, it's almost as if they had known each other all of their lives. Sarah also enjoys being the "leader" as she is the oldest (almost 8 yrs old in a week or two).

Since the weather was so gorgeouse outside everyone played football in the backyard. Then it was pizza for lunch and on to gymnastics for Mimi. Sarah and Blake tagged along. When the gymnastics was over, mama took everyone for ice cream at McDonald's. There they all had a grand time playing in the playground. While we were there, our neighbor Bridget showed up with her two kids Elissa and Justin. Then everyone really had a good time.

When the McDonald's was over we all went home to our neighborhood park and Mimi met up with a few more of her friends. She was in 7th heaven. Usually the weather is rainy now so the kids tend to stay indoors more, but when the weather is gorgeous like today, nothing gets done at home because EVERYONE IS OUT ENJOYING THE SUNSHINE.

The funny thing is the weather could be 50 degrees outside but if there is no wind and you are in the sunshine it feels as if it is 70 or 75 degrees.

When everyone was done with the park it was decided that they all should come over to Mimi's house and they did. I just love the sound of kids having a good time.

By nightfall it was time for them all (except Sarah our sleepover guest) to go home for dinner.

After dinner, Sarah led us in our nightly evening prayers (Gongyo) and Mimi was her assistant in ringing the bell. By 8;30 pm Blake was feeling a bit lonely at home and the girls wanted him to join them in the sleepover. Mama gave Keri a call and soon Blake was here to join them. The nice thing about having friends in the neighborhood is that you don't have to drive or at least not far if you do.

Mimi still didn't quite understand the concept of a sleepover "mama, why are Blake and Sarah still here? Why don't they go home?" Mama explained and now she understands.

All is quiet in the Putney household now and mama is ready to fall asleep at the computer.

Goodnight.

DAY WITH DAD

Yesterday Mimi and papa had another father/daughter day. Mimi decided to start the day early by waking up at 5:30 am. Mama was already downstairs at that time. Mimi and papa had a good day visiting with friends then mama met them for lunch at Red Robins down in Kent. We all had a good lunch but the only thing is, papa kept dozing off nearly falling into his plate of food. He said that Mimi had woke him up early this morning so he only got about 3 hours of sleep.

When lunch was over mama took Mimi shopping then the neighborhood park afterward. She did that so papa could go home to take a nap.

Later in the evening mama had mentioned to papa different things he and Mimi could do as father/daughter. Maybe go back to working on the reading phonics set that we bought a couple of years ago or just having a conversation with her. Mama was informed that they had already had their talk at 5:30 this morning when Mimi woke up. That was when they had their very first SEX TALK. Somewhere along the line Mimi had seen a picture of a naked man and wanted to know all about the various body parts. She's at that age now where they are very curious and this is all I'm going to say about it.

CLIMBING TREES

Mimi has most definitely been growing this past week. First she went from carseat to toddler seat. Today at the neighborhood park she goes from hanging upside down on the monkey bars to climbing the trees. Unfortunately mama does not quite know how to use the camera/phone so she could not get a picture. Today is still freezing cold outside but amazingly clear and gorgeous. Everyone was out taking advantage of the weather.

FLOSSING TEETH

Most of the time either mama or papa will help Mimi with her teeth brushing. Now and then she will do it herself. The problem with that is there is a humongus mess in the sink afterward. Crest toothpaste EVERYWHERE!!! Mimi enjoys smearing it all over the counter. The one good thing regarding her toothbrushing technique is she has NO CAVITIES!!! Plus she always remembers to get mama to floss her teeth everynight.

VISIT WITH GRANDMA DEBBIE

Blake's Grandma Debbie is visiting from out of town. She will be headed back home to Arizona tomorrow afternoon. This morning we were all at the school cheering for Blake's basketball team. Of course Mimi was the loudest. Blake did pretty darn good himself today. He scored 4 baskets. Today was the last game of the season. Next week he starts with soccer. Mimi still likes the gymnastics and that is enough for now. Come this summer papa wants her to take the swimming lessons along with the gymnastics.

GRADUATION DAY

Good-bye ole' buddy!!! You served me well for the past 3 years. Mimi is finally catching up with the rest of her friends and today has graduated to a booster seat. Basically all papa had to do was take the base (blue button) and the straps off the car seat. Now Mimi is able to use the car seat belt. She should be much more comfortable sitting in this seat now.