Girls Just Wanna Have Fun...

...especially when Daddy is super, crazy, overwhelmingly busy. I'm talking end of the quarter plus studying for the boards kind of busy. The kind of busy that makes me feel like a single mom...sort of.

So while Brad has been having fun pouring over books and listening to lectures, the girls and I have had some fun of our own.

1.We hosted a ball for Lainy's favorite toys on our bookshelf. Tchaikovsky was kind enough to provide the music. Lainy played matchmaker and helped each couple dance. Here are a few of my favorite couples:

 

Dog and Wiseman

Cow and Sheep

Dollhouse Mommy and Baby Jesus

Joseph and Mary

2. We've watched Leah grab her toys. It sounds simple, but it has kept us all entertained. (Well, until she forgets to let go of one and hits herself in the face.)

3. We've had pedicures. Lainy discovered them with Grandma Smith over Spring Break, and has since been receiving them regularly. If I'm lucky, she'll even return the favor to me.

4. We've tried to make Leah giggle. She does it. On rare occasions. You should see what we go through to try to get that girl to laugh. We all have different approaches. Lainy tries to scare it out of her. It's not so fun for Leah, but Lainy thinks it's hilarious. (Don't worry, I've put a stop to it so we don't give the poor baby a complex.) I sing, tickle, and dance around. Brad talks in a high-pitched voice and tickles. So far, I have been the most successful at producing a giggle. Brad's approach makes her grunt and flex every muscle in her body. I guess at this point, we're all laughing much more than Leah. Oh well, we'll get her one of these days!

Yeah, we're having fun together. (Even with the great void we all feel when Brad is busy.)

(Aren't they darling?!)