Some Much Appreciated Help

My cousin Ab came for 2 days to see Ty up close and personal. By the end of day 1, she was calling herself "Cinderella" because we put her to work. Actually, she constantly jumped in and lent a hand without our asking her to. Dishes, folding laundry, playing with kids...she did it all! I was able to get Ty to nap a little in his crib as this has been a serious work-in-progress. I also was also able to finally get some needed baby items and to clean a few places that were needing it. Ab takes pictures too besides cleaning; here are some I stole from her camera.

Marie on her way to school Tuesday morning. She still insists on wearing only skirts and dresses. Now that I am home in the morning, she also insists on having her hair done in braids or some other fashion daily. Yes, she is still getting attention with Ty home!

Aunt Ab with the two watching an episode of "Ni Hao Kailan." Marie is riveted. This was at the end of her long day at school when she does not take a nap. She can be difficult or easy on these nights as she is dog-tired. Tonight, she had stripped to her undies and was helping us give Ty a bath in the kitchen sink. She was starting to get r-e-v-v-e-d up so we told her to just drop trou and get in the sink right after Ty - she was going to have a "baby bath." She giggled and giggled and got in the sink and took a bath just like Ty does. She past out shortly into her cuddle with me in her bed. Usually, it is a discussion about why-we-need-to-stay-in-bed; tonight she was asleep within minutes. *PHEW* She has Thur and Friday off from school as there are P-T conferences during the day. In other words, I will be home alone with Tweedly-Dee and Tweedly-Dum. Oh my!

And, finally, our FAVORITE picture from the visit. Ty with his silly scrunchy smile!