Playing Nanajan

I arrived in New York after a day of travel that included reading one book, two magazines and watching one movie on my iphone. The big surprise when I got here was that the Buchanans just got a brand new Toyota Sienna mini-van! I'm so happy for them; it's just what they needed for their little family.

Abby and Andrew were a little shy in the morning to find a stranger in their house, but before long they were climbing all over me - there's nothing better than hugging and kissing on your gkiddies! We started making tutus for the 10 guests coming to Abby's polka dot birthday party on Friday. Then we went to pick up Connor from school. Since Abby was asleep in the car, I just waited with her and Andrew while Laura went in to get Connor. Connor wanted me to see his classroom and couldn't wait til tomorrow, so he and I went back into the school for a tour. It was fun to have him show me where he sits at Table 5 and on the carpet and meet his teacher. He's so grown-up!

Connor and Nana in his kindergarten classroom

Connor sitting on "his spot" on the rug

We went to Michael's for more tutu materials and then the mall. On a whim I just decided to get the kids "build a bear" stuffed animals - I don't want them to forget my visit! It was fun to watch them choose and stuff their toys.

Connor chose a penguin and Abby a pink "polka-heart" monkey

Andrew got a puppy that he's calling "Pat Pat" since that's the sign for dog
Connor got the "Batman" costume for his penguin

Laura went to the church in the evening for Achievement Day for the Primary girls, so I got to do bedtime stories, prayers and tucking in. Since Abby had a little nap in the car, she became "Charming 9 pm Abby!"

It was a lovely day with my dear daughter (my firstborn in the Wymount) and her darling children.