Annika has started some imaginary playing. Saturday, she lined up her Baby Stella, Baby Violet and her Grover doll. Then she leaned over and kissed each one repeatedly from one doll to another. These were not just little lean over and touch your mouth to the doll kisses though, they were great big smacking kisses. Yesterday she did the same thing with her Baby Stella (Cabbage Patch doll) again. This time though she kissed Baby Stella then babbled something, said "bye" and walked away. Then should we come back and repeat it. After a while, she said "bye" to Baby Stella and then to me and Daddy and then she walked up a couple stairs as if she was really leaving. We asked her where she was going and then she came over to give us kisses.
Saturday night, Kris and I went to the Melting Pot restaurant to celebrate Valentine's Day. Our meal was fabulous and I would love to go back again some time. It's a bit spendy though so it will have to be another special occasion. Auntie Krystle and Pierce babysat for us. When we left it was almost time for Annika's bath and bed time. Kris and I tried to give her hugs and kisses good-bye but she was too busy playing with Krystle and Pierce. She hardly even looked up from her books Pierce was reading to wave good-bye to us. I ended up grabbing her and giving her a hug and kiss before walking away. Little stinker! You're supposed to miss your mommy! Of course, I am glad that she feels comfortable enough with her babysitters that she doesn't cry when we leave but still. Humph!
Yesterday I went out to brunch with my friends Mary and Amanda. Once again Annika was just fine with me leaving. At least this time she gave me a nice kiss and hug and wave good-bye.
I got some good snuggle time in yesterday too. After Annika woke from her nap she came downstairs and snuggled on the couch with me a while as I was watching a movie. She did the same thing last night after we came home from dinner. Kris and I were sitting next to each other on the couch while we watched the Olympics and Annika sat between us. Then she leaned over and snuggled in close to me. I held her for as long as she would let me before she was off again playing. I absolutely adore those precious cudddle and snuggle times.
Last night we had dinner with Grandma Lona, Grandpa Dale, Uncle Dusty and Aunt Kim to celebrate Valentine's Day. Annika was pretty squirmy and ended up eating dinner on Grandma Lona's lap between Grandma Lona and Grandpa Dale. I don't think either of them minded. Annika munched down a bunch of pasta, soup and bread. She sure does love pasta. We have it for dinner at least a couple times a week at home too. Annika received a couple cute and fun Valentine's presents too. Lucky little girl!
My sweet, sweet husband bought us a small heart shaped Dairy Queen ice cream cake for Valentine's. We'll be sharing that tomorrow after I'm home and before he leaves for work.