We went to the Twin's game on Sunday. It was adoptive family day at the dome and Bethany had a section for families to chat and reconnect. We made it through the top of the 5th, and to be honest I couldn't believe we made it that long. I'm a half-game girl myself, so I was perfectly content to head out.
Willow couldn't believe Mauer struck out again:
Just as things were unraveling, the family down the aisle invited Lily and Willow over for some cotton candy:
We saw The Wizard of Oz at the Stages Theater on Saturday. Lily asked if she could bring her blanket in case she got scared. My little worrier. They both sat great and Lily loved the show. At the end, Lily couldn't bear to get the wicked witch's signature. She adored Glinda.
And last week was the Maple Grove parade. It was so incredible to finally have Willow there with us. I remember last summer, at the parade, hauling a photo of Willow along in my backpack everywhere I went.
Willow couldn't believe Mauer struck out again:
Just as things were unraveling, the family down the aisle invited Lily and Willow over for some cotton candy:
We saw The Wizard of Oz at the Stages Theater on Saturday. Lily asked if she could bring her blanket in case she got scared. My little worrier. They both sat great and Lily loved the show. At the end, Lily couldn't bear to get the wicked witch's signature. She adored Glinda.
And last week was the Maple Grove parade. It was so incredible to finally have Willow there with us. I remember last summer, at the parade, hauling a photo of Willow along in my backpack everywhere I went.
I'm so relieved she's here finally! However, let me paint a clear picture: Willow refused to ride in her stroller. Refused. Now, if we had been at a mall or on a walk, I would have given her two choices: walk or ride. But we were part of a procession and had to keep up. The other thing is that there was an audience! I actually gave in and carried that kid for 2 miles. I harbored resentment, but I did carry her for 2 miles. She won't forget it either. I know the next time we're on a walk involving the stroller she will do all she can to fight my options for her. Dang those parades.
Lily loves to pass out candy at the parade. She goes ahead of us, falls behind us, and just keeps throwing candy into the crowd. Well, at one point she got too far behind us and she got scared. She was inconsolable for about a mile, but Willow refused to be anywhere but in my arms. Thankfully, there was Marc! He happily (well, seemingly happily) carried Lily for about a mile. Thank you, Marc!
Willow repeats everything we say now. She stops what she's doing (often, not always) when I count 1....2.... instead of taking the time out at 3. She loves to play with toys and can keep herself busy with any little game/activity/sorting/piling longer than any kid I've ever seen. Her favorite toy is her doll - she loves to put her to sleep, feed her bottles, haul her around in her stroller, and cover her up.
