No Questions Asked
We go spend Thursday mornings with my grandpa. Sometimes we venture out and ‘do’ something, but the last couple times we stayed at his house and played with the toys stored there. At one of our visits a few weeks ago, Audrey almost immediately climbed into my grandpa’s lap, hugged him and stroked his cheeks looking closely at his face. He reciprocated the soft touches on her face and told her he loved her. It moved me to tears because I know how many people are asking my grandpa how he’s doing, if he’s okay, what can they do to help….etc. And Audrey just climbed right up on his lap and gave him love. Simple as that, no questions asked. Sometimes it’s important to take the lead from the little people in our lives. So, today I just bear hugged my grandpa, no questions asked.
In return, he told me I’m his prettiest granddaughter.
Maggie Poppins & Audrey Owl
For a long time Maggie wanted to be a unicorn, but we weren’t able to find a unicorn costume that seemed right. Her second choice was Mary Poppins and I’m thinking it is one of the best second choices she’s ever made. We pieced together the clothes from thrift stores, Nicole had the hat, and my mom made the most perfect carpet bag EVER. Audrey’s costume is an old one that was Caroline’s when she was little and it’s fitting because Audrey’s owl noise is as hilarious as it is cute.
For me, Halloween came at a perfect time this year. We’ve had a rough patch in my family the last couple days with the loss of Sparky, my mom and dad’s peppy dog. But Mags has already had quite a few chances to wear her costume (ballet, school, visiting the Elvrum/Glass compound, etc.) and it is quite charming to see how people light up when they see her. I’m so proud that she is something unique, different and fun. And she totally owns it. Audrey isn’t as thrilled to wear her costume, but she’s discovering that people (my grandpa) give her treats when she’s wearing it…..so, she’s coming around. Both girls are such little bright spots in so many people’s lives.
