Long Absence - Short post!

Sorry for the long delay in blogs. I think it's time for a little update of each of the kiddies!


Maria

Maria, as always, is angelic. She is the most caring, loving little girl. She is a 'miss fix-it' - if anything goes wrong, Maria is there with her creative ways of making it alright. Today I dropped a jar of marmalade on my toe - in rushed Maria with her highlighters and a flower sticker. Before I knew it she had 'fixed' it by colouring in my toenail and putting the sticker on my toe.

Maria always makes sure that Daddy has a little picture or a cut out with him when he goes to work at his teaching job. He is under strict instructions to show his friends then bring it back home. The other day we were at the fruit shop, and Maria made sure we brought a chocolate covered fruit bar for Daddy.

Maria loves Sammy - however this relationship is fraught with differences of opinions and property disputes. Usually peaceful dialogue disintegrates into arguments over Lightning McQueen's age, Baby Spirit's (a toy horse) actual favourite colour, and whether they are playing horses, cars or doggies.

Maria and Bekah seem to already have a 'sister' bond. They have their own little way of communicating. Bekah will talk and laugh at Maria's antics, and in return Maria will fetch things for her and make funny faces to make her laugh. When I picked Maria up from kinda-creche today, Bekah nearly fell our of my arms with excitement on seeing the kids. Maria seems to think that Bekah can understand her, and will often tell her off with an 'Oh Bekah! Don't take my toy you goose! Roll back over here!" Strangely enough Bekah seems to listen to her!

We also have a new member of the family. Gloria. She is a little fluffy little bunny who is much loved by all the kids, but especially by Maria. However, the feelings may not be mutual - Gloria is not really a fan of the trampoline, especially when Maria uses her a sun hat. The other day Maria had Gloria on the trampoline, when all of a sudden I hear a blood-curdling scream. I rush over and she cries "Gloria bit me! I don't want a bunny rabbit anymore, I WANT A GUINEA PIG!!!!"

There is much more the write, however seeing I am only really guaranteed another 2 hours before Bekah-boo is going to be demanding my presence, I might sigh off for now. Plan to update more tomorrow, starting with a charming 'eye-spy' episode.