Lucky girl
Jordan’s grandma and grandpa left yesterday after spending some great time with the kids. I swear, even though I was away from the girl for only four days… She has grown up even more. She’s talking, showing more ‘tude. It’s just amazing how she’s sprouting rapidly into a little person.
Quite possibly the sweetest moment yesterday was when Jordan got to go to her new classroom for the first time. She was SO excited to go to school. But when we got to the doorway of her new room, she did NOT want to go inside. My parents were saying goodbye to her before I took them to the airport. They both gave her hugs… And then my dad and Jordan had an amazing little heart-to-heart moment. This picture says it all. Apparently my dad talked to her about how she could play with her friend Dylan and she should go have fun. It worked. She had a great day.
I’m so happy the kids had grandparent time without us around. My parents haven’t had that many opportunities. I think it’s special for them and for the kids.
By the way, Jordan is finally starting to figure out that hair bows are useful. I bought her a few yesterday and it seems that she’s finally figuring it out: They keep her hair out of her face. It’s pretty cute. I’m hoping this little turn towards useful hair tools will help us control the crazy hair until I get her bangs grown out.
When we leave our little man with the grandparents, we always notice a big difference when we come back. My theory is that he has to work harder to communicate with them, because they don’t know what he’s trying to say before he says it like we do. He actually has to use words and complete thoughts to get what he wants. I do have to “unspoil” him after they leave, but I think it’s really cool to see the positive effects of some grandparent time.