6.29.2010

Funny Things of Lately






A couple of days ago, I played piano at the Conference Center. I remember that when I left, I had my purse, a bag of piano music and my sunglasses.

The next day, Grace was in the process of putting her Daddy to sleep (really this means Topher was laying HER down for a nap...but Grace is usually way more successful in her attempts to lull daddy to sleep) when I walked into her room. She quickly lay back down, sure I was about to reprimand her for putting Daddy to sleep again while mischievously waiting to crawl out of bed and cause havoc...but alas, I was tired, so I just sat down next to an almost asleep Topher and snuggled. Grace, seeing this was very relieved and excited at the implication she could get up and play. So, she hopped out of bed, went to her little purse, slung it over her shoulder, grabbed her sunglasses, put them on, and informed us "Ok, I go buh bye now. I go pay pano. I come home see you later. Love you. Bye." And proceeded to walk out of her room. Topher and I had our mouths gaping open in pure astonishment of how grown up and adorable she sounded. It was so so cute. About 45 seconds later, she reappeared in her room. "I come home see you! You miss me?! Daddy, you good girl, I bring you treat." - at this point she reached into her purse and pulled out 1 piece of popcorn from our movie earlier that day. She handed it to Topher and again told him he was a good girl, so she brought him a treat. Then, "Mommy, you a good girl?" Me: "I think so". Gracey: "I bring you treat too mommy" - and pulls out another piece of popcorn.
How cute is that?!!!
Then today, we went to a Ward function...my 2nd ward function of 3 1/2 yrs. of being in the Ward...I know I'm not so great at them. Anyway, I was by myself with Grace and felt pretty awkward and like a loser, as I usually do at Ward functions and I was basically just really grateful I had Gracey to be my security blanket. We were sitting outside the church on the grass by ourselves, my feeling totally vulnerable, and Grace hops off my lap and says she will see me later, she wants to go play. What?! No! You stay with me!! So, I gave her my best pouty lip and said please don't go! I will miss you!! She looked at me very seriously and said "Mommy, its ok. I come back soon. I miss you too. It's ok." She then kissed my cheek, hugged me, and ran off.
This evening, we were feeding her dinner and Topher was struggling getting her to take the last few bites. She put her hand on her tummy and said, with a pouty lip, "My tummy hurts. Cant eat it. My tummy owie. I need a doctor. Check my heart. Check my tummy. I need my medicine. Take me to Doctor." This was all on her own!! No encouragement or anything!! Seriously?! Wow. It was hilarious.
Pretty much, Grace is just getting more and more personality by the day. She is so happy and loves life so so much. She loves her cousins and her best friend Emma and just loves to play and be with those she loves...which is about everyone she knows. :) She is just so happy and full of joy and I love being her mommy so much right now. :) She is a cutie and we love her and I just had to share these cute little moments from our past few days. :)
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Love the Andersens

11 comments:

Super Daysh said...

I'm glad you finally blogged!! And those were the funniest stories. It's funny when they start to pick up on everything you say...you better be more careful who you are talking trash on now- she might just repeat it all back to you later! She is such a cutie and so funny! Silly, cute little Gracey lou!

Alan J. said...

Those were funny stories! Thanks for sharing. She is pretty cute (for a baby pterodactyl, of course). ;-)

Mythreesons said...

I love Gracey's personality. Too bad her mom so rarely shares stories about her! I'm so glad you're enjoying her so much lately. She's pretty much hysterical.

princess jen said...

Those are some great stories Buglet! I always forget to write down the funny things my kids do and say. They're going to grow up and think they were never very silly... But Gracey has a GREAT mom!! Love this little girl to pieces. :)

Joe said...

Hahaha sooo cute! That post had me smiling and laughing. I can TOTALLY picture Grace doing all that. Too cute!

Lady of the Rings said...

What a cute little Gracie. You have taught her well without even trying. She is such a cute doll. Miss you all.

Liz said...

she is getting SO BIG! i can't wait to see you guys soon! you better believe it, i'm still planning on july 17th! it's in my phone! :)

Lauren Mc said...

So adorable hon! :) I would have come and sat next to you at the ward function.

Thoughtful Runner said...

From the mouths of Babes!
Like Mother (or Father), like daughter!
Take your pick - we end up frequently surprised by what we hear our kids say and do - and then remember that we really shouldn't be.
What a cutie.
(Has she told you bye bye yet and that she was going to see Papa??)

Alyssa said...

She is growing up so fast. I barely recognize her in church anymore. I'd love to come and visit you guys soon! :) It was good to see you this past sunday, hopefully I'll see you again and Grace won't be sick! :(

Amy Finnegan {BookshopTalk.com} said...

That's our darling Gracey :) We love her so much!