With Michael and the boys gone at summer camp that leaves Annagrace and I to have a girls week here at home (insert happy dance here). I have a lot of special things planned for the week so I thought it might be fun to write Anna a letter each day talking about what we did together while the guys were gone, that way we can forever remember our week. Here are the first 3 letters to my lovely Annagrace.
Letter #1, Sunday
Dear Anngrace,
Today we dropped your daddy and brothers off at church so they could go to summer camp, you gave your daddy one of the biggest hugs I have ever seen you give, I'm sure you will miss him a lot. But with the boys gone that means you and I get some special girl time this week. I'm so excited to spend time with you! We sure had a great day today didn't we. After we dropped the boys off you and I went to one of our favorite places, the mall. We sure love to walk around the mall. Your favorite part was riding the carousel. Of course you chose the tea cup so you could spin real fast, you are such a thrill seeker. I love that about you because we both know that your mother is not so much a thrill seeker so I admire that about you. My favorite part of our mall trip was getting cookies from Paradise Bakery and eating them in the food court. The cookies were great but my time with you was even better, I had fun just talking with you and laughing with you. You sure make me smile. We then went to Bath and Body Works to pick up some hand sanitizer for our purses and you were excited to see that they were having a sale, buy 8 for $5. You took your time picking out the 8 you wanted and insisted on holding all 8 by yourself while we stood in line. You sure enjoyed carrying the bag around the mall after we made our purchase. After our shopping trip, it was nice to relax at Papa and Grandma's house for a few hours before heading back home. Aren't we lucky to live near Grandma and Papa and spend time with them. When we got home we had a few minutes to "be bored" as you put it before going next door for dinner. The Huishes invited us over to their house for Sunday night family dinner. We sure had a great time eating with them and you sure surprised me by eating almost all your barbecued chicken and you made me very proud by having such nice manners. After dinner we got to play two games with them and my favorite part was hearing you giggle as we played the games. You have quite the sense of humor and I love that you are gaining confidence to show it in front of other people and not just your family. We then borrowed the movie High School Musical and came home, put our jammies on, cuddled up on the couch with our popcorn and watched the movie. I loved watching your face during the movie, especially during the singing parts. You really liked the movie and so did I, it was nice to watch a chick flick and not have the boys making fun of it. You are such a special little girl Annagrace and I have so enjoyed this day with you. I'm already looking forward to tomorrow when we have some more special things planned.
Love,
Mommy
Day #2, Monday
Dear Annagrace,
Today has been another fun day together. You woke up a little sad this morning after you realized that brothers and daddy were not home but after some cuddles from mommy in daddy's recliner, your tears left and you were pretty excited about our day. I had you get a piece of paper to make a list of the errands we needed to run today. You love lists just like your mom. These are the things you wrote on our list:
Bank
Library
Mesa Feed (for chicken food)
Petco (for crickets)
Home
Dentist (for mom's appointment)
Taco Bell
Home
Movie at 1:50- Judy Moody
Home
Dinner at the Kruse's house
As you can see we had a very busy day but it sure was fun. What was your favorite part of today? My favorite part was watching you check our list to make sure we were on schedule and mark off the places we had been. I used to do the same thing with my mom when I was your age. You are so much like your me when it comes to keeping a schedule and that makes me smile. I'm so proud of you for reading the book Judy Moody, it sure made the movie more fun since you already knew a little about Judy Moody. I also enjoyed seeing you be such a good friend today. You invited your friend Josh to go with us to the movies, you two sure have a lot of fun together don't you! After getting back from the movie, we did a quick change of clothes and headed over to the Kruse's house for dinner and some swimming. You and Abigail sure had fun playing together and mommy enjoyed spending time with Kelly. By the time we got home you and I were pretty tired and it didn't take long for you to fall asleep but you did shed a few more tears because you missed daddy and brothers. I like that you are able to express how you feel when you are sad. It was another great day spent with you Annagrace!
Love,
Mommy
Day #3, Tuesday
Dear Anna Banana Fee Fi Fo Fanna Anna (of course this has to be read singing),
Today has been another fine day. After the busy pace of our last two days it was nice to sleep in and stay at home most of the day. We enjoyed a playdate with Desi and Josh and their mom Laura this morning, I sure enjoyed listening to you and Desi giggle as you ate your lunch. We sure are blessed with some great friends! After they left, it didn't take long for us to put in High School Musical 2. You and I agreed that it wasn't as good at the first one but we still enjoyed it. I wonder what we will think of High School Musical 3, I guess we'll find out tomorrow. After a lazy afternoon, it was time for your piano lessons and then Grandma and Papa's for dinner. Like always, you played the piano beautifully. Have I ever told you that it makes my heart so happy to hear you play the piano. It puts a smile on my face every time, I just love it. It is so evident that God has given you a very special gift, I can't wait to see how you choose to use it. We were treated to a wonderful meal at Papa and Grandma's house, then we taught them how to play the game Whoonu. We all agreed that it's a great game. After a short walk around their neighborhood, it was time to call it an early night and head home. After all, we have had a few late nights and we needed to get you to bed on time tonight. Tomorrow is kind of a big day, we are heading to Scottsdale to meet with Dr. Graziano who may be the surgeon that will fix your heart. So until then, sweet dreams little one. Thanks for another great day Buttercup, I love you so deeply!
Love,
Mommy
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