Vanessa’s mommy and daddy were treated with tickets to the Columbus Blue Jackets game on Friday, so that meant a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa’s, and it was long overdue for the little munchkin! Vanessa slept over this last August during a big family reunion, but before that, it had been just over a year since her last sleepover, so she was extra excited, as were her grandparents!!!! (And no, her mommy doesn’t intentionally hog Vanessa, and her grandparents spend lots of time with her. . .) :)
I had no doubt, but it was extra comforting to return to pick up Vanessa and see her so content. She apparently snuggled her way to sleep with Grandma, something she basically never does at home – she loves her crib, which isn’t all bad, but it makes for fewer moments of cuddling since Vanessa walks up and basically says when she’s sleepy and wants to go upstairs.
Vanessa’s time with Grandma and Grandpa was full of all kinds of exciting stuff! I’m sure there are some things I’m not privy to -- because it is my belief that every grandchild deserves a few secrets to share with their grandparents (e.g. one day enjoying brownies and chocolate milk for breakfast) -- however, Grandma and Grandpa did share some things about their visit:
Grandma let Vanessa play her grand piano!
I had no doubt, but it was extra comforting to return to pick up Vanessa and see her so content. She apparently snuggled her way to sleep with Grandma, something she basically never does at home – she loves her crib, which isn’t all bad, but it makes for fewer moments of cuddling since Vanessa walks up and basically says when she’s sleepy and wants to go upstairs.
Vanessa’s time with Grandma and Grandpa was full of all kinds of exciting stuff! I’m sure there are some things I’m not privy to -- because it is my belief that every grandchild deserves a few secrets to share with their grandparents (e.g. one day enjoying brownies and chocolate milk for breakfast) -- however, Grandma and Grandpa did share some things about their visit:
Grandma let Vanessa play her grand piano!
Grandma and Vanessa put on their Snoopy jammies to watch Charlie Brown. (The jammies were a birthday gift to Grandma. Cousin Celia and Vanessa have a matching set.)
Vanessa also watched her favorite show with Grandpa!
She enjoyed playing outside with Jimi!
And of course, she read lots of books.
After returning home, we asked her more about her visit. Did you play with Jimi? “Yes. Doggie. Doggie.” Did you have fun with Grandma and Grandpa? “Yes. M-PaPa.”
