A member of our family since Christmas, Paige is Makayla's side-kick, buddy and most often "baby" to which she cares for alongside me while I care for Kaiden. This "care" encompasses A LOT of hard work and effort for Mak to rock, breastfeed, push in the stroller (more on this later), read stories, dress, potty-train, discipline and carry her in a sling (Mak's coat buttoned up and Paige's head sticking out at the neck -- however, this latest activity caused Paige's hair to get sopped in syrup while attempting to eat our pancakes at breakfast). Paige often the recipient of conversation, treatment or punishment that Makayla herself has experienced at the hands of her parents. (Author's note: Arnold is grateful for Paige)
So here it is. The first documented adventures of Paige (and Mak)...
One morning running errands, Mak requested to push Paige in her stroller in every store we attended. At one point while perusing the shelves and therefore taking my eyes briefly off Mak I soon hear several feet away "Paige, you are not listening (said w/ a 'y'...so yistening)", "If you don't listen I'm going to put you in the stroller and strap you in" -- (a common threat of mine to ensure child compliance during shopping trips... works every time...it's like death to sit still in a cart). We discuss what Paige did wrong, and I supported Makayla in discipling her.... on to the next store.
At our favorite grocery store, Paige helped in the search for P.J (stuffed bear kids find and get a treat), so she & Mak each got a sucker (see picture above left). Upon finishing her sucker, Mak looks over at Paige and says "Paige, you want to share your sucker? Ok...great...thanks!" <takes Paige's sucker and puts in her mouth>.
Paige is currently potty-training. Sometimes she doesn't make it (see picture below left) as I was informed by Makayla that she "pooped in her underwear <sigh of disappointment while cleaning Paige up>"
At other times, Paige is the subject of just plain silliness... as shown here where Mak was attempting to get Paige into a chair by using her legs.
1 comment:
Hi Courtney,
First, Thank You for finding the time again to continue "The Daze of our Lives". Second, This was a great way to start off the work day with a laugh, Thanks! Love the pictures and Paige it is nice to see what Mak is upto. Kaiden has grown so fast so cute..... Love your writing!! :)
Lots of Love to All,
Aunt Susan
xoxox
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