Poppy had her bath and dressed in her “My First Christmas” jammies ready for her last sleep before Santa! She helped me put the last presents under the tree and put out carrots for Santa’s raindeer. Then she went to bed with a big smile… looking forward to the morning.
Monthly Archives: December 2006
santa at the mall
Poppy waited in line for Santa this morning at the Richmond Mall. I thought she might be wary of him like she was with the Christchurch Santa – but I backed her onto his knee so she didn’t come face to face with his big white beard until after the shot.
carols with the oldies
Great Aunty Alison has been playing carols on the piano for 7 years for the MAX club and this year she invited Yogi to come and entertain as well. Poppy and Adrienne came too for some singing and fun. Yogi and Poppy were practicing their music beforehand in the foyer. Yogi played and sang and …
toys over christmas break
I booked some fun toys for Poppy while the Toy Library is closed over the Christmas break. Here she is playing with her ride-in car and her spring bug in the sunshine.
grandpa bill’s big box
What an exciting mail drop today – a big package from Grandpa Bill in Indiana to go under the Christmas tree. Poppy spent some time ripping off all the stickers and climbing up and over it in anticipation!
signing update
Poppy has learned a few new signs….. I’ll keep them updated here so we can remember her progress. Milk, Dog, Phone, All Finished, Hat, Bath, Eat, Bye Bye The only real word that she uses in context so far is “Mum Mum Mum”. She loves to point at things and often says “ooooohhhhhh” to interesting …