My baby is growing up. Today was Madi's first time having school friends over. She could not have been more excited! I think that might have been part of the reason why she asked to go to bed last night at 5:30pm - she knew that there was "one more sleep" until Elayna and Ryley came over. She woke up and I asked her what she wanted to wear - she almost always says "My team shirt" (she has a couple of sporty looking t-shirts she loves) but today she responded "A ball gown." I dug one of out the dress up box and she put on her high heels and tiara. I said maybe her friends would want to play dress up too - she scolded me saying she wasn't playing dress-up, these were her clothes. I guess new friends deserve the very best in Madi attire. Anyhow, they had a great visit - spent most of the morning just chasing each other all through the house screaming. I was really impressed with the parenting and consistency of Elayna's mom (she brought both kids over). The kids were polite and Ryley was SO good with Eden.

A fun morning! Elayna asked me if I had a camera and if I could take a picture of them. I knew I liked this girl!



Then Ryley said "don't forget Eden!" - another way to get straight to my heart.



I have to say I am entirely enjoying Madi being on school break. And so is she. I don't think she has ever played so well at home. Just happy to be home and hanging out. I'm really going to miss her next week when she goes back.