3 AM — Everyone is sleeping in the big bed.
Frankie: Mooommmee
Mama: What Honey?
Frankie: I was sleeping and nobody said Merry Christmas to me!
Mama: Well, everyone else was sleeping too.
pause
Frankie: Mama, say Merry Christmas
Mama: Merry Christmas, Frankie
Frankie: Merry Christmas too, Mama (gives Mama a hug)
(I should clarify: Papa was NOT sleeping in the big bed. And unfortunately this pleasant interlude was followed shortly after by “Moomeee, I’m all wet!” Somehow the pull-up she must wear when sleeping in the big bed failed the night after Mama changed the sheets. Oh well, Merry Christmas Everyone!)
Such a fun day! They supplied all the materials and Frankie drew the face herself and picked out all the clothing and accessories. (because you know the accessories are the most important part!) Unfortunately for Mama, having a girly-girl requires a scarecrow with a skirt/dress but we finally made it work. Word of advice….take your child when they are older and you can make them stuff the scarecrow on their own!
Mama: Wow, look at all that snow Frankie!
Frankie: Sometimes spring changes mama
Frankie: Mama, you have to kiss Bella and that will break the spell so she can talk.
Mama: Ok, , is she talking now?
Frankie: No Mama, she’s just a doll and dolls aren’t real so she can’t talk.