Snack Cakes and Telephones...

My daughter shared a funny story with me yesterday, as we were sitting outside enjoying the beautiful sunshine. It had to do with Madison, of course!

Madison's paternal grandparents come to visit her every Sunday afternoon, and they always come bearing gifts. Most of the time they bring her some candy or snack cakes. The problem is--Madison's daddy is notorious for getting into Madison's snacks and eating them...

One day this week, at snack time, Madison, once again, discovered that her daddy had been in her snack drawer--and had eaten all of her "Debbie cakes" except for one in each box. She was not a happy little girl!

With just a little help from her mama, Madison dialed her "Nana" on the phone! It was the first phone call that Madison had ever made, and she did a great job. When "Nana" answered the phone, Madison promptly told her that "daddy has eaten all of my snacks!" The two of them quickly decided that daddy had been a "bad boy"...and should be punished. Shame on daddy--but good job with the phone Maddie!

Caden Celebrates Valentine's Day...

This was the first Valentine's Day that grandson, Caden, was old enough to appreciate and participate in. This year he came to MiMi's bearing a gift of chocolates. Oh, Caden, you sure know the way to a girl's heart--especially this "old gal"!

Of course, MiMi had a little something for Caden, too. He got a little valentine card with some spending cash for starters...It had a monkey on the front of it.

In addition to his spending cash, I gave Caden a little Valentine's candy dispenser. It was a cow that moos and poops candies out in a little dish. LOL Caden seemed to be amused--I know I sure was.

This young man is going to break a lot of young girl's hearts one of these days...but for now, he's busy trying to figure out how to get that cow to "poop" another piece of candy!

Madison's Valentine's Day At MiMi's...

Valentine's Day 2011 was an unusual one--to put it mildly! Madison and I spent most of the day together, while her parents attended the funeral of her daddy's great aunt. Not your typical Valentine's Day at all.

I cooked chicken fingers and french fries for Maddie, because that's what she wanted. She ate hers, as well as part of mine! After lunch, I busied myself in the kitchen baking "E" a German Chocolate cake for Valentine's Day, while Madison played with the Barbies and "read" some books. Did I mention that she spent the majority of the day wearing "MiMi's socks"?

Madison shared with me that she had given her daddy some "Scooby Doo panties", and a "Mickey Mouse" shirt for Valentine's Day. Now that's an outfit I'd like to see...She told me that she received a giant Hershey's kiss, and a Princess book. I'm sure she will know just what to do with that kiss!

My husband had surprised me on Valentine's Day morning with a little stuffed white dog, holding a large Mylar balloon. He left it sitting on the kitchen table, along with a card containing some cash. Madison was impressed with my gift. She spent most of the day trying to convince me that she should have my dog...

Madison had already given me and "E" a couple of gifts on Sunday at our family get-together, but sometime after eight o'clock on Valentine's night, the front door opened and in came Madison--bearing another gift. Actually, Madison tripped on the way in the door, so she did a bit of a "swan dive" entrance...


After she regained her composure, she presented "E" and me a little plaque with her hand print on it. The paint was barely dry! Thanks to my thoughtful daughter for taking the time to make this special gift with Madison--especially after a day spent at the funeral of a relative! We will treasure it always...and thank you, Madison, for each and every one of our gifts!

Madison's First Valentine's Day At School...

Forgive me for not remembering to take a picture for this post, but the past two weeks at our house have been "trying" to put it mildly...too much sickness and drama. I wanted to post about Maddie's Valentine's Day at school before I forget!

First of all, Maddie picked out two different boxes of valentines for her classmates at "Wee Ones" nursery school. The girls got "Disney Princess" cards, while the boys got "Winnie the Pooh" valentines. Maddie's mama was surprised to discover that valentines no longer come with envelopes! They fold over and come with those silly red heart stickers that never stay stuck!

Madison and her mama made Valentine's Day cupcakes for the school party. Madison was so proud of their pretty pink cupcakes with Valentine's confetti on top, that she called me and "E" over to see them. She loves to help her mama bake!

The school had their Valentine's Party on last Thursday morning. Madison came home bringing many valentines cards, gifts, and crafts that she made in school. I was impressed that she could tell me who each valentine was from! Early reading, perhaps? Or possibly a great memory for details? I think one of her favorite cards was the one from her "boyfriend", David. LOL

My daughter, Brandy, is just like I used to be. She saves everything that Madison does in school. She has two notebooks filled already, and it's only February. Madison brought home enough Valentine's Day stuff to fill a notebook!

Hopping for many more fun Valentine's Days in Maddie's future!

About Boyfriends...

Recently, four-year-old granddaughter, Maddie, mentioned to my daughter that a little boy at school by the name of "David", occasionally pulls her hair.

Madison's mama explained to her that sometimes little boys pull little girl's hair because they "like" them. Madison's response to this bit of information was "Oh, David is my boyfriend!"

Madison's daddy about had a heart attack at that point! He began to scold her for talking about having a boyfriend.

Meanwhile, Maddie's mama calmly asked "What do boyfriends and girlfriends do?" To which Madison promptly responded "Oh they play the guitar, sing, and dance together!"

Oh, the things we can learn from a four-year-old!

Funny Things About Those Grandkids...

It's a funny thing about our grandchildren, if they come to our house, and we are eating a meal, they automatically invite themselves to eat.

In Maddie's case, it doesn't matter if she's just finished a meal at her own house, she has to have some of what we're having. My husband started giving her "samples" when she was just a baby.

Caden will walk into our kitchen, and immediately go to his chair, which sits at the far end of the table. He starts fumbling with the buckles of his booster seat, trying to get in the seat. If we are eating, he is going to join us!

The other evening we were eating supper when Caden and his daddy popped in for a visit. That evening Caden brought his own supper with him. He quickly settled in and began eating at the table with us. Of course, he had to have some of MiMi's peas, in addition to his own meal!

While eating, Caden noticed a large bowl of artificial apples that I have sitting on the kitchen table, and said "Lots of apples!" To which I replied, "Yes, but those apples aren't real." To which Caden replied, "The boogie man not real!" To which I sat stunned and speechless for a moment....thinking-- Where in the heck did that come from?

In the next breath, Caden said something about the boogie man and VeggieTales...I was really confused then!

Caden's mom had to enlighten me. On the show, VeggieTales, there is an episode that talks about God being bigger than the boogie man. Alrighty then, but how in the heck did we go from apples to the "boogie man" to Veggietales? Ah, the mind of a two-year-old is a busy thing...

It's Potty Time...

Where oh where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday that granddaughter, Maddie, was being potty trained! Who can forget what a time my daughter had "training" Maddie? She used every trick in the book! I even joined in by doing the "Potty Dance" every time Maddi was successful. Wow, those were the days... I blinked my eyes, and now it's "Potty Time" for Caden as well!

Last weekend, my daughter-in-law retrieved my potty chair from its place on the dusty shelf. Once again the Winnie the Pooh chair sits in MiMi's bathroom, waiting for a visit from Caden. I'm proud to announce, so far the potty training is going fantastic! He's such a big boy, he'll be saying goodbye to those diapers before we know it--and it's not even spring yet!!!

MiMi's little potty chair...waiting for its next little visior to come along! I don't think anyone's showed Caden the chair's talking, flushing handle yet. Hello, potty, good-bye diapers!

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