I’m not sure what I think is cuter — my two underwear-wearing book finders.
Or my books that are miraculously still color coordinated.
Book Finders
Daddy With Daddy
Nothing is better than Daddy with Daddy.
As happy as it makes Pippi, it makes me even happier!
The giggling kind of happy.
Pippi’s Lips
Of all of Pippi’s features, I think her lips might be my favorite. They are big and full, and the perfect rose color.
They also have almost acrobatic abilities as she talks over those buck teeth of hers.
They are also the reason she stands in the corner a decent amount.
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They also give the very best kisses!
Harbor Date
When I invited Micah down to the harbor for a walking date, I am pretty sure Pippi thought that she was the one on the date.
I mean — when else do you get Micah’s complete attention?
I was so excited…but Pippi was on to my trick, and literally took it as her opportunity to talk his ear off the whole time.
Lucky her — but honestly…luckier him!
Tennis Freeze
When the tennis lessons are one degree above freezing, it’s time to pull out the remedy that cures all.
It’s called the “BYU” - pronounced “byoooh”.
When she is sick, the BYU comforts her.
When she is tired, the BYU lulls her.
And in this case, when she is tired, it warms her.
Basically — it is the modern day version of her Nigh-Night.
Slapped
The claim was “I barely even touched her”.
My tough girl has definitely been dramatic lately — 8 year old hormones I’m guessing.
But her cry was one of a girl in pain.
Scout claimed he barely touched her, so it was time for my due diligence work.
I told Scout I had a picture…and whatever the picture showed would be evidence of the “touch”.
He then had the opportunity to come clean with an apology if he thought it was necessary…but this was all his choice.
The catch — if the picture proved otherwise, he would be in trouble for hitting and lying.
You would not believe who almost immediately tucked his tail between his legs for a quick apology.
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The next catch — he still got in trouble for even “touching” a girl!
Tree Swing
Our dangling rope (that looks kind of like a noose) got replaced today by a “tree skate”. The kids have enjoyed it — and have used it many different capacities. But the verdict is in. They prefer the noose.
Battle Wound
About a month ago, Dash dropped a brick on Navy’s finger. She cried a bit — but not hard enough to indicate that her fingernail was going to be dust! She shows it to me every day, and I always tell her how brave she was. And now we are just waiting for it to completely fall off, so we can go back to monkey bars and cartwheels without worrying about her dangling nail.
But I have to hand it to this girl — she is one tough cookie, who literally never complains.
Made Up
There’s nothing quite like a little girl with cinnamon brown eyes, staring out at the morning bird party.
Except a little girl with cinnamon brown eyes and gloss.
Ellie’s Table
My girl and I decided on a breakfast date, at one of my dad’s old buildings. I sent him the video of her eating, and then a scan of the historical SJC building, and he was stunned that it had been converted into a restaurant. I was more stunned, by the delicious new breakfast joint in town.
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