Dewdrop came to visit and stay for the big reunion. Our time with her went too fast.
I wanted to do all of our typical summer time traditions- a craft project each day, and outings to zoos, lots of movies, and more, plus boating and pool time.
With 30 some visitors coming, we had to do an abbreviated version of our summers. I asked what things she wanted to squeeze in and was happy to hear that she wasn’t too old for the activities we used to do. She chose the Children’s Discovery Zone in Topeka, eating at Culver’s, and seeing Minions at the theater.
And even wanted to ride the merry go round.
It made my heart swell up when I saw that these two grand fairies still enjoyed the carousel, and even held hands while on it.
With an acknowledgment that these sibs weren’t quite my itty bitty fairies any more, we also threw in some shopping for new clothes and make up. Even a few fireworks for the 4th.
The time zoomed by for me, and my moments were her were few and far between. One of the reasons she was here was for the reunion, so she got to spend time with cousins, and other local family members too. And since I was so busy with all the work that goes along with hosting that many people staying in my home, I was glad that she had so many other people around to keep her entertained.
And I count myself lucky that she still wanted to be my little buddy and hang with her Grammy for some nostalgic fun.