I have been looking forward to this past weekend for the longest time! Andrea and Kaitlyn set off from Seaford on Friday and ventured down to Carolina for a much needed Patterson/Conley reunion. It's hard to believe that we haven't seen each other since Christmas, and I am somehow always shocked at just how quickly Kaitlyn is growing. Our Friday evening entertainment included a variety show starring Katy-Bear who can now count to 100, write the entire alphabet, draw beautiful ballerinas, and dazzle us with plies and twirls of her own. After stories and bedtime, Andrea and I were able to cozy up on the couch and catch up over a bottle of of Riesling (our fave!). I admire and look up to my sister so much. Give or take a couple of silly sisterhood squabbles, we have always been best friends, partners in crime. Although our lives are so different, we somehow complement each other perfectly. She is my go-to-girl for anything and everything. Ya, she pretty much rocks :) !
One of my favorite moments of the weekend was Saturday morning around 7:30, when Kaitlyn climbed up in bed and snuggled in between us. She was so precious and tiny, and it was hilarious to witness her eagerness for us to wake up to play. 8:00 coffee and Krispy Kreme donuts provided the perfect compensation to the earliest Saturday morning I've seen in a while. We played and played until it was time for Kaitlyn's special treat- a trip to "Simply Sassy" for a bubble gum manicure. She picked out alternating shades of pink with a sparkle coat. As if it could be any better, she had a little butterfly painted on each thumbnail. What 3-year-old wouldn't love that?
All-in-all, the weekend was perfect. I absolutely adore my little niece, who inspires me to be more creative. It's amazing what you can learn from a 3-year-old, who can gently remind you of the simplicities of life, priority to have fun, and absolute necessity of laughter and joy.
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