Daniel Time

I've been having extra fun lately because my cousin Daniel has been staying at Grandma Mary's while his Mommy & Daddy are in Hawaii. Besides coming for my birthday pizza party (see below if you missed that story), he spent all day Tuesday and Friday with us. We'd have taken him even more than that, but Great-Gommie wanted some time with him too.
Tuesday started out a little rough. Mom had to play referee a lot because Daniel hadn't been taking naps and I had started my day too early -- maybe they shouldn't have been telling me Daniel was coming, and I'd have slept a few more hours! We were a bit grouchy with each other. After lunch, Mom asked Daniel if he wanted to take a nap in my bed, and he did...for three hours. It was tough for me. I took a nap too, but I don't sleep over 1.5 hours unless I'm really worn out. Mom had to keep reminding me not to go poke at Daniel and wake him up. I asked her about every five minutes if Daniel was still sleeping! She tried to keep me busy with dishes and helping to start supper, but I just wanted Daniel to come out and play.


Friday was better. We had fun having snacks and playing in my tent. We love to pull more and more toys in there until Mom thinks there's no room left for us...then we prove her wrong. it's also a great place for peek-a-boo, watching movies, and chasing -- we dive in the door, then out the window. I did have a bit of a meltdown when we played on my Tinkerbell rug, and Mom gave me the wrong wand. She gave me the Tink wand, but I wanted my Abby wand. I was so upset, Daniel wanted to go find his Mommy. Mom reminded me that Daniel was only here a few days, and I could play with my toys any time, so I gave him the Abby wand. It all worked well!
Mom was very proud of both of us for our potty work too! We took turns going the first day, but I wanted to wear Diego pants like Daniel's. Then I remembered I had princess big girl pants, so it was okay. On Friday, Daniel used the potty a few times all by himself. He didn't even tell anyone he had to go. Mom told him what a good job he does with the potty. I tried to remind him a few times to use the potty, but he didn't need my help. He knew when he had to go.

At dinner time, Grandma Mary came over again, and after eating, she and Daniel had to go to her house for bedtime. Tonight, we're going there for one last night of fun before Daniel has to head home. I'll miss having him so close, but I bet he'll be glad to see his Daddy & Mommy again.