Last Sunday, we had to say goodbye to Naya :( Even though it was sad to have her go, it was pretty fun to watch how excited she was, knowing she was going to see Momma Jodi and Daddy Ry Ry.
The last 4 days that she stayed with us were just as eventful as the first 4. According to Naya, the highlights of staying at Auntie and Uncles, were:
1) Playing dress up (of course), and sometimes dressing Ranger up. He did his best to let her, even though humiliated :) He figures he better get ready for the inevitable, because Bostyn will be doing the very same thing within time. :)
2) "Swimming in the living room" (aka taking a bath "Auntie style", which consisted of filling a big tupperware every day and letting her play in it.) And it also became our little thing, that I would take her out of the bath, and wrap her with an extra big towel. She would then say (like clockwork) with a big smile, "I'm still cold," and she knew that I would then sweep her up, wrap her up in a big blanket and snuggle her up before setting her down while she warmed up.
3) Having "dance parties," which mostly consisted of Naya dancing it up (to the Giggle Bellies) while we sat and watched her. And sometimes she was able to get us all up and dancing.
4)She also liked sitting with Auntie and Bostyn, while singing with the "Giggle Bellies" version of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" during "settle down time," before bed.
4) Going to bed with Auntie, Uncle & Bostyn, and watching "Curious George" every night. Not sure why this was such a hit, when she usually would fall asleep before the opening song was even over.
5) Every night, choosing a sticker to put on the "How many sleeps before I get to see Mommy and Daddy" calendar.
6) Making the "Welcome Home" bouquet of flowers (homemade) for Mommy and Daddy.
7.) And last but not least, making her very own t-shirt, and even getting to wear it the day she went home.
We miss you Nay, and loved having you stay with us. Thanks for the memories :) Bostyn can't wait until she gets to see you again.
Oh my gosh what an amazing week you guys had!! She is so lucky to have you!!
ReplyDeleteWe are ALL SO LUCKY to have each other... So lucky. Love you Kel...and the boys...and Raina...and Shane. We are all pretty lucky :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Heath and Matt... thank you so much for sharing all the pictures and stories with us. I am so glad to see her real smiles and having so much fun. It went so much better than I ever expected and I thank you guys so much for being willing to take her and entertain her all week. We couldn't appreciate it more. Love you all.
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