First, we had our potential schedule mapped out.
So, Monday, we realized it was a bit chilly out for our Squaw Peak plans, so we decided to go for a neighborhood walk and then off to a jaunt to Starbucks.
First, Doug and I went to the gym and left Tatum home for the first time by herself….practicing for more trust later. I left her with my phone, and as usual, she sent some lovely texts to Mama.
I love her heart. Mama responded…
I just love their notes to each other.
Ok…we got home to our walk!
All bundled up!
Guess who joined us? Her new bundle: MAGGIE!
She pushed that baby for two miles! Finally, she decided to put her in her pouch. AH! And guess who carried the stroller? I didn’t mind…that’s what Grandmas do, right?
Finally, we reached our coffee/destination/cake pop/relaxation… place!
No, Daddy, you can’t have one….he just wanted to hold it.
We did our devotion, had a good chat, and headed back home.
Tatum and I had our schedule of work she had to accomplish!
We set up our “times” to accomplish, and off we went!
In the “in between” times, she worked on her new story!
A WHOLE WORLD:
Chapter 1 “ Washington” ( an epic story about a little boy named Charlie)
“ I don’t want to go “ Charlie whined as they drove to the Dr’s office. 
As they pulled up to the door 
Charlie saw a big lawyer 
stare at him. The lawyer wore a long black coat 
, shiny 
black shoes 
, a white shirt 
and tie 
, and a big black hat 
. The lawyer stopped at the car 
as his mom walked to the door . His mom’s heels 
were really really loud. Charlie tried to get the door open but the man 
blocked it. Charlie started crying 
,so the man was really really mad 
. His mom had started to go into the office. As Charlie cried 
the man opened the door , and he shoved Charlie out. “ sir I am so sorry 
“ Charlie said as he wiped his tears off . The man sneezed 
, then he pulled out a bit of a donut 
. Charlie ate it , then he broke off running 
really fast 
. As he stopped wheezing his mom grabbed him , then told him “ bud , are you hungry 
“ . Charlie nodded, but he looked at his mom and started crying . Just then a big man doctor 
came out. “ Charlie “ the fat man said,his voice booming 
. As Charlie walked into a big room, the doctor handed him really big clothes. Charlie closed the door , then he locked 
it . As Charlie changed , he told himself that he was playing a dress 
up 
game 
. When he came back out, the lawyer looked at him . Charlie started to cry , then he screamed out of fear 
. His mom rushed over to him , but the lawyer ran away. Charlie stopped crying as he was carried over to a bed 
. The doctor walked into the room, and he set his computer 
on the table. “ how old is Charlie “ the doctor asked. His mom started to say 2 but then said 6 . Charlie started to move on the big bed . Just then a Beautiful 
woman 
picked him up 
. Charlie stared at the woman as she walked into another room. She set him down on a big hard bench. Charlie started to move, but the woman grabbed his arm . Charlie started to cry when she put a big fat needle 
in his arm. When she was done 
she watched as Charlie cried . When he walked out of the room, she gave him a little mask 
. As he put it on a big copper robe 
was put on him . He was really really scared 
, and his cheeks were really really red . He was put in a dark room, and told to take off his clothes. He stood as still as he could. But he obeyed. He took off the big robe , then his blue …….
She’s got talent, folks!! I love watching her grow.
Tatum and I headed to the park later:
Her favorite….SWINGING
Later, we headed to the pool and had a nice dinner.
I love playing board games, and I bought one from the maker of EXPLODING KITTENS: It’s called “Poetry for Neanderthals,” but this night we played another: “Mantis”
Day one was a success!!!