Boys...

In the last week, I've been a bit overwhelmed at the attention Annie has gotten from little boys.

We were at the wedding of one of Eric's college friends this weekend, and before dinner we were playing on the dance floor. There were three or four little boys that insisted on hugging her (quite dramatically, Annie wasn't sure what to think!) and including her in their game of keep-a-way. When I told them we were going to go to our table for dinner, they needed significant reassurance that they would see her again.

The next morning, we had a little picture taking section with some of the kids of college friends. At the end, it was just Annie and her friend Liam. Liam was prompted to kiss Annie. He did. She proceeded to ask for more, and more, and more.

Wednesday at the library, another little boy spotted Annie. He was playing with some bead toy, and he came and sat by us at the puzzles to show Annie all that he could do. She was interested for awhile, then decided the puppet theater looked more fun. He picked up the toy, followed us, and continued to show us. She humored him for awhile, then went over to the giant bunny to read a book. He followed. This continued several more times until another little boy (also named Liam, but no connection to the kissing Liam) decided he was going to join in. Liam and five-year-old boy continued to try to get Annie to interact, she was really more interested in exploring. So, finally, she headed up the stairs where it was too difficult to bring the toy, and was left alone.

I'm hoping this doesn't foreshadow her life too much.

Other things to report...hmmm...

Annie has been observing me using the Boppy pillow to nurse for her entire life now, and has never really shown interest in it. Yesterday morning she walked into our bedroom cradling it around her waist, seeming quite proud. This morning, she climbed into her rocking chair, and asked for the Boppy to be put on her lap. Then she asked for a doll to hold.

One week into cloth diapers, and I must say, thus far, it's no big deal.

We walked at the mall this morning, and Annie played forEVER in the little Lego land. Mostly, she spent time cleaning up the different play tables, putting Lego's in their rightful place.

This weekend, my mom is coming to visit for a few weeks, and we are anxious to see her!

That's our story. Happy almost-end-of-summer. No, I haven't made it to Office Max yet.