For Mommy & Daddy

The grandkids are staying at our house for a week or so while their parents are R & Ring in Mexico with some friends. The G'Kids arrived Thursday morning. I had appropriate groceries on hand and the house ready for them...meaning the bedroom was set up, the toys out, and the living room rearranged to  a toy room. They napped well on Thursday. They ate well. They went to bed like good little troopers. But by the end of Thursday I thought...This will be a LONG 10 days.

Friday: Ms. Willa wakes up at 5:53 AM. (Typical, sort of.) She leaves her brother sleeping, but not her G'Parents!  She gets set up in the living room/toy room with some puzzles, crayons & coloring book, and the TV. She is quiet and content until morning.

Friday goes much better. I am not sure if I am more organized or if the kids establish a routine or what, but Friday is better. So much better I am able to grab the camera and take some photos in the morning.

The babies and all their 'equipment' were moved to the dining room area.

Too many toys in that space. The farm was moved downstairs.

So Sesame Street was the center of shared playtime.

Ms. Willa is an organizer.

She sings to herself. She has conversations with the people.

She tolerated her brother in the same play area

playing with the same toys.

Mr. Marek LOVES the little people.

Just the right size for his fingers and hands.

What?

OK!

The people are in chairs, couches and loungers

in the house.

He got the tent camper without creating a fuss.

She continues to sing and talk.

She left the area and he moved in!

Ha ha ha! I got everything!

Then it was lunch time.

Marek was so tired he could hardly stay awake.

But he ALWAYS has a dirty diaper after eating.

I was holding out for the dirty diaper before he went down for a nap.

He was holding out, too!

Take my picture G'Ma!

I am SO tired!

OK. I got a second wind!

No messy diaper, yet.

G'Pa read them a story while we waited for some action.

Finally, things moved along and it was nap time!

Ms. Willa LOVES story time...anytime.

I got to thinking about yesterday...

Ms. Willa has stayed at our house three times without her brother or her parents. She has not had to share us with anyone else when she has been here. Thursday was an adjustment. She had to share the toys that she claimed as hers. (Actually they are toys her aunt and daddy had when they were little.) She had to share the play space with her brother. In the past, she has had the whole room...the whole house...as her play space. AND to top it off, she had to share US with her brother. Once she realized he was there to stay, she adjusted and all went smoother. At least that is my take on Thursday. Looking at how well they played on Friday, we will all survive just fine. If they continue to sleep all night, take naps and eat, all will be well! 

So, have a good time Mommy and Daddy! We LOVE you!

Thanks Kids, for letting us take care of your children while you recharge your batteries!