Cupcake? What cupcake? I don't know what you're talking about...

Here is what Bennett was doing at 4:06 p.m. today...growing. I think she's having a growth spurt because she has been starving all the time lately, and she's been napping in the afternoon, which is not typical for her. She is in the midst of a pretty lengthy nap, and to attempt to wake her from it prematurely would be disasterous for our entire family. If she keeps this up, she's going to be 5 feet tall by the start of kindergarten!

Ainsley and her dad were digging through a drawer and came across this crazy photo. Ainsley said she had never seen this boy before, so he explained that the photo was actually of him. In her tiny toddler voice she said, "I do not remember you looking like this." Thank goodness!

Shortly before bed last night, Bennett decided it would be fun to have a family foot massage event. We had never heard of nor held such and event before, but it was a huge success. The girls gave us fantastic foot massages with some lavendar massage lotion, and we returned the favor. There were spells where far too much lotion was being applied and things got a bit messy, but overall we had a very relaxing and rejuvinating experience. In the photo of them working on Dad, you can see that they took their jobs very seriously.

Wrestle-Mania

Dad=Wrestlemania at our house, even with little girls. Nearly every night, Grant teaches the girls the latest and greatest in WWF moves, although I don't think he's seen any WWF for about 15 years. Usually the girls wrestle against him, but tonight they decided to take each other on. I'm not sure who was winning the match in the above picture. Both were enjoying use of the sleeper hold, the cradle, and the people's elbow.

Suzy Von Square

I'd like to introduce you to Bennett's latest creation. Her name is Suzy Von Square...an appropriate name for a creature shaped sort of squarish. Bennett rummaged around the house and found the following items used to create this creature...a couple of blankets, two cat purses, wash cloths, a stick we found on the bike trail long ago, a sparkly baton, mardi gras beads, a pillow, a headband, and two disposable snack cups. Voila! You have a fine looking square lady. Oh, and notice who gets to be Suzy's closest companion. It's none other than Grumpy Bear!

Bribery

Tonight we had an impromptu family movie night with our little sicklings. They were allowed to share a can of soda during this event. I had asked both girls to please bring me their water cups (located in the living room) so that I could put soda in them. Bennett was very cozy in her movie viewing chair and didn't want to make the long trek to the kitchen. It is oh, so long. So, in comes Ainsley with Bennett's cup. I said, "Why are you bringing Bennett's cup in for her?" She said, "Sissy will give me a lot of pretend money." Bribery at it's finest. And the poor little child is even willing to work for pretend money. Oh dear.

Illness could not keep us indoors today. We had to get out for fifteen minutes of fresh, 64 degree air, even if it was in pajamas. Thumbs up for renewed spirits and hopes that spring will soon arrive!

We must remember to respect the basic rights of all people, even the very young. Today Ainsley asked me to "Please close the door while I poop." I asked her why she wanted the door closed and her reply was, "I need privacy." Yes, privacy...a word common in the 2 year-old's vocabulary. Funny that she needs privacy to poop, but she'll gladly run around the house without pants, if permitted. I think the main reason she requested privacy was so she could unroll the entire roll of toilet paper without getting in trouble until she had completed the task. Fortunately, I'm on to her. Also, it amazes me how they learn to play these little games at such a young age...making a reasonable request with alterior motives behind it. As Grant always says, it's a good thing God makes little kids cute!

In Like a Lion

March is in like a lion for Bennett and Ainsley. The weather has been quite pleasant, but they are not feeling pleasant at all. I think Ainsley would use the word "nasty" to describe how she is feeling, as that is one of her favorite words right now. Here is the face Ainsley has had on for a few days now. She has kind of a "don't mess with me, people" attitude. I think it's because her nose is so sore from using about 125,000 Kleenex in 48 hours. Bennett won't even allow her photo to be taken. I understand why. Hopefully tomorrow, just as the weather becomes hideous again, the girls will feel good as new! Side note for Aunt Lindsey...just as state basketball and snowstorms go together, so do visits from baby cousins and my kids' bad colds!