Gramma's Toy

Maybe I should have titled this "Daniel's Toy"... but either way, Gramma and Daniel have a new favorite play thing: Each other!

From the second he spotted her at the airport, he had his target marked and he didn't let her out of his sight for seven solid days, save trips to the bathroom (thankfully).

If he woke up before her, he could hardly stand her being asleep. More than once we intercepted him crouched over her soundly sleeping face, whispering (loudly), "GRAMMA! ARE YOU AWAKE?!"

She indulged his world of imaginary play, happily becoming whatever toy animal he handed to her. "Hello Mr. Octopus!" "Hello little Fishie!" "How are you?" "Hungry!" She even bought him some sea animal toys he still plays with daily when we went to the aquarium.

I'm so happy that she was able to be a part of his life during this stage. She was able to witness him playing with his best friends and begin a new adventure for the Summer: Swimming lessons.

And as is to be expected, Daniel tested his limits with her. But aside from a few minor altercations, she was regaled all week with his latest mantra: "Excuse me, Gramma? Excuse me, Gramma?"

A few days after she had gone back to Texas, Daniel woke up early and crawled into my lap. He looked towards where she had slept during her stay here. He said, "Mommy, where's Gramma?" I told him she had gone home. He said, "Mommy, I'm sad."

August come quickly!