Day Fourteen: Mini me

Madeline was supposed to have a field trip to an apple orchard yesterday. She was extremely excited for this event all week. But thunderstorms rolled in and the trip was rescheduled. She was upset for two seconds until she learned she was still going to go to school. Then she was fine and asked for a parfait.

This kid is totally my flesh and blood. I loved school too. Like, nerd-level love. Also like me? Good food soothes all wounds.

In the afternoon, Jenny and Beckett came over for a visit. They came bearing gifts which made my little one squeal when she saw the green bag and yellow tissue paper. I squealed when I saw Beckett was wearing a white onesie and robot leg warmers.

Baby Rockne received two adorable outfits, a huge box of diapers and Johnson & Johnson Bedtime lotion and wash. Those purple bottles were some of my favorite things to buy for Madeline when she was a baby. The scent is light and awesome. I immediately lathered my hands with lotion and was filled with the urge to hold a baby.

Thankfully Beckett was there and I can report that his soft bare thighs were delightful.

Back to the gifts. Madeline received her own Tervis. A girl pirate Tervis with a hot pink lid, just like Mama's. She was beyond thrilled. She wanted to drink out of it immediately so I washed it, filled it with ice and water and she slurped like it was full of pumpkin juice.

I even got gifts. The two latest People magazines. One of the best things I can ever receive. Sadly, I already finished both because I have no self-control when it comes to Sun Chips and celebrity photos.

Jenny is an awesome gift-giver. Plus she made an awfully cute baby and I'm just kicking myself that I didn't take any pictures of him.

My aunt Sheila also stopped by for a visit. After hashing out the latest updates on Madeline's school and Aunt Sheila's dog and cat, it was snack time. Madeline asked if we could have tea and how could I say no to tea time? Soon, two cups of PG Tips and one cup of black cherry tea were steeping. All three of us added half and half because creamy tea is just better.

After dinner, Madeline asked to play Boggle Jr. and, despite my aching back and swollen feet, my heart soared. 

My child loves school, hot pink, Tervis cups, tea, spelling, words and Boggle and I'd do anything for her.