Family Meal Time

Growing up we always at meals at the table as a family.

We were never allowed to take our food to our rooms,

or to eat in front of the TV.

I didn't even know that people did those things 

until I was in middle school,

and to be honest,

I didn't understand why they would even want to.

If you can't sit down with your family

and enjoy each other's company a few times a day,

then what's the point??

I hope my girls will enjoy these special times together

and learn to cherish them over the years!

xo

xo

Look who has joined us at the dinner table!!!!
And she loves it.
She sits quietly and enjoys the chatter and attention.

Piper is anxiously awaiting food,
but Elliotte is happily awaiting attention!
I just love having both of them at the table with us now!!!!

Speaking of mealtime and family... I have a little bone to pick with grandma!!!

During lunch yesterday, the girls and I were discussing what we were going to do after their naps. I asked each of them if they were looking forward to getting in the bathtub and splashing. Piper excitedly said yes and Elliotte flailed her arms around. I took that to mean yes as well! ;-)

I then said that I would also love to have a bath after supper, along with a nice glass of wine.

Piper then piped up saying "and Piper too? And Elliotte too, Mommy? Piper and Elliotte get wine too?"

I chuckled and explained, "no. Wine is only for mommies and daddies."

That's when Piper paused for a moment, gave me a confused look and then proceeded to sing "Daddy's gonna buy you a cup of wine" to the tune of "Hush Little Baby".  GASP!!! This child doesn't miss a beat!! 

Where did she get this from you ask? Grandma of course!!! Nana Pope! You know you are guilty reading this!!

When I was in the hospital having Elliotte, Nana used to put Piper to bed for naps and bedtime. During that time, she would sing songs to Miss Piper. One song she sang was Hush Little Baby. The only problem was that she didn't know the words, so made up her own. Here is her version:

Hush little baby don't say a word.

Daddy's gonna buy you a mockingbird.

And if that mockingbird don't sing.

Daddy's gonna buy you a diamond ring.

And if that diamond ring don't shine.

Daddy's gonna buy you a bottle of wine!!

Piper. Doesn't. Forget. Or. Miss. Anything!!!! 

When we are visiting Newfoundland later this month, be careful what you say around her. Please.

For MY sake. Be careful what you say!! Ha!