XOXO

Yesterday (Saturday August 22nd) Emma, Steve and I went to a birthday party for the two daughters of a woman I used to work with. Sophia is turning 2 and Grace is turning 4. The girls have never met each other before, but they all got along very well.

In the bounce house that was rented just for the occasion of celebrating life and birth the kids of various ages had a great time jumping, falling, and laughing. Emma went in right when we got there so that she wasn't crowded or overwhelmed by bigger and older bouncers. She laughed and tumbled and rolled around. Later in the day after cake, presents, and playing on the swing set and slides (yes, there were 3 different slides- pure heaven), Emma went back in the bounce house by herself. She was quickly joined by two boys and Sophia. Emma was having so much fun that her little cheeks glowed pink with exertion. To take a little rest while playing she followed Sophia around with her arms held wide saying "huggies." Sophia didn't seem to understand the request, but that did not deter Emma. When Sophia was bent over to get the soft football for the boys, Emma kissed the top of her head. Awhile later Emma was bouncing over to Jack with the football and he sat cross-legged and waited patiently for her to throw it to him. While Sophia was helping to retrieve Emma's errant throw (it went backwards over her head), Emma leaned over and kissed Jack's knee. Aside from the look of surprise on Jack's face, it was a well-received kissy. Did I mention that Jack is an older boy? Well, older than Emma anyway. Aye aye aye!