Weekend Roundup with Aunt Lesley

Maevy,

I just got back home from a fun-filled weekend in Nashville visiting with you, Mommy, Daddy, Grandpa and Grandma. We went to the park, celebrated Halloween two nights in a row, had a picnic, got our nails painted and played with puzzles, books, and felt. Here are some of my favorite Maevy stories from our time together:

On Sunday morning when you woke up and found me at your house, you asked “where is your car?” I responded by saying I didn’t drive but took an airplane. A couple hours later when we went outside to go buy bagels, you looked around and asked “Where is your airplane?” Silly girl, I don’t have my own airplane!

On Monday during our picnic in the backyard, Grandma quizzed you and asked you why the leaves were falling. You being so smart, replied “because the wind blows them down.” You are one smart cookie!

Later that day, we visited the dog park with Grandma and Grandpa. After witnessing a dog taking a “poopy,” Grandpa said to you “After the dogs go poop, they have to pick it up with their hands and throw it away in the trash.” Not realizing, Grandpa was talking about the owner, you very quickly responded “Dogs don’t have hands!” Yep, you’re right Maevy, dogs do not have hands. Silly Grandpa!

I love you Maevy and can’t wait to see you in December! 

-Aunt Lesley

Maevy and Aunt Lesley's Day of Fun

Maevy,

I just got back from a wonderful weekend in Nashville visiting you and the rest of the Wyckoff/East Taylor Clan. We had a blast! It took you a day or so to warm up to me but I don’t blame you – I’m the aunt who lives way far away in Minnesota so I don’t get to see you as much as Aunt Robyn or “Bobby” as you call her sometimes. I hate going 6 months or more without seeing you so that’s why I planned this special fall trip to get in some quality Maevy time. We had fun with the family on Saturday and Sunday but then Monday was the main event – a full day just Maevy and Aunt Lesley!

Maevy and Aunt Lesley at Lucky Ladds Farm

I think you were still a little unsure about me here….

Maevy and Aunt Lesley’s Day of Fun:

In the morning after dropping off Daddy at work, we played with blocks, crawled in your tunnel, and read lots of books. Funny story: Being obsessed with the show Gilmore Girls, I always seem to find it on TV. So just for some background noise, I turned the TV on and found Gilmore Girls on ABC Family. After a while, you noticed the TV and ran up to the screen saying “Mommy, mommy” while point to Lorelei (Lauren Graham. I said, “No that’s not Mommy, goofy- it’s Lorelei”. You didn’t seem to care and were pretty sure it was actually Mommy.

I’ve never thought of Mommy and Lorelei looking alike but maybe you’re right and there are some similarities….

Mommy and Lorelei

Then after you and I both took a nap (being a stay at home Aunt is tiring!), we packed up the car and headed to the Warner Park Nature Center to check out the Dirt Park. Yep, it’s a playground for kids full of dirt. It’s actually pretty awesome and a lot of fun. You were a little hesitant about getting dirty at first but after a few minutes, you got in the groove. Playing in the dirt/sand box

Hanging out on the huge pile of dirt

On the way home, we past by a Sonic and so I decided to treat you with some ice cream. I scooped up a little ice cream in a cup and enjoyed watching you eat it in the back seat with one of those really long Sonic spoons. It was pretty cute. I kept asking you if you were done and of course you weren’t but instead of saying no, you would just shake her head while scooping up another spoon full of vanilla ice cream. We made it home in one piece and then headed to the airport to say goodbye.

I think you had a pretty fun day with me and I of course enjoyed it as well. I look forward to future Maevy and Aunt Lesley Fun Days!

I love you Maevy!

Love,
Aunt Lesley