Saturday, January 22, 2011

Tamara's visit

In my apartment there's a "hiding place".... a space behind a smaill door behind the living room couch. It was already carpeted when I moved in and also has a light. I've made it into a play space for the kids, complete with books, writing and drawing utensils, and puzzles. The kids love it!


As promised, I made a little dress for Tamara's Monchichi doll. While sitting at the sewing machine, Tamara played with her doll as well as other various stuffed animals. It was VERY interesting to hear her "conversations" with them.... I wished I had a tape recorder! It was very imaginative and perhaps an insight into her daily life, for example; her doll asking another doll to play, the other doll not having any time. Then her Monchichi was invited by a pilot doll..."the best pilot in the whole world"... to join him on a flight, complete with loopings. Afterwards, the Monchichi "reported" about it at "school".


Tamara loves to read! She found a little book in my bookcase and started reading it.... and finished it before she had to leave! At school (first grade) her teach says she reads at at 11 year old's level!


After I dropped her off at her dad's, I stopped by the local flying club and a pilot friend invited me on a flight. Since the weather was fantastic (but coooold), I decided to go along.

But that's for a different entry.

Dorrie


Dorrie

6 comments:

  1. What a wonderful time and what a magical hideaway you have equipped for those children. Tamara sounds like she is growing beautifully and is much loved

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  2. They are adorable. Looks like they've made themselves right at home at your place. Could that "pilot doll" be how she sees you? ;)

    S

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  3. Looks like trouble to me. Enjoy!!!

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  4. she now wants to spend the night with me EVERY weekend! lol and her sister, Emely now wants to, also. Ah the joys of being a grandma! heehee

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  5. They are so cute, girl Tamara looks a little like you...I see your smile hidden and peeking out :)

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