Wednesday, February 17, 2010

For the love of cupcakes

Now that Neil is playing at church each Sunday, mornings have proved interesting--getting Layla fed and dressed (which is another story entirely--she thinks dress up clothes are not only for play but also for church--this Sunday's choice--pink leotard, tutu and leg warmers--I'm not kidding guys!) and Adalei fed and dressed and myself fed and dressed.

So this past Sunday, I decided to give Layla a very important job while I got dressed--watching her little sister--you know--as much as a three year old with Angelina Ballerina on the TV can watch her little baby sister who is far less interesting. ANYWAY--as I made my way to the bathroom to start my short makeup routine, I noticed that it was really quiet--which is never a good thing. I walked around the corner into the kitchen only to find Layla on her little stool reaching into the box of leftover cupcakes from her birthday. While I briefly entertained the idea of making her put it back, she was far too adorable with the sheepish grin and red icing all over her fingers. So I grabbed a plate and napkin for her, as she was in a hurry to get back to her cartoon and her "job".

She made her way back into the living room because she "had a job to do"--watching baby sister. As I continued to get dressed, I overheard her talking to Adalei and Adalei was giggling and cooing up a storm. I smiled to myself thinking of how sweet it was for Layla to choose to spend time with her sister rather than watch her FAVORITE cartoon. As I walked closer to the door--my heart still smiling--I heard this one-way conversation between Layla and Adalei.

Layla: I just love cupcakes. These are special birthday cupcakes. I bet you'd like cupcakes, Addie Bells. Ummm hummm...these are good cupcakes. Mommy got them special for my birthday. You don't have teeth Addie Bells.

Adalei: squeal

So I walked around the corner--took one look at my adorable little three year old on the floor with her sister and paused--something didn't seem quite right. Adalei turned her head when she heard my voice and all I saw was bright red icing all over her little face. Yep--Adalei has definitely--most certainly been introduced to the cupcake. No wonder the squeals of delight from the living room. Her cheeks smelled like butter cream and had a subtle hint of red for the rest of the day--and I'm pretty sure she developed an instant love of sugar. Great!


6 comments:

The Beaver Bunch said...

How sweet that Layla shared with her little sister!

What a good little babysitter she is! ;)

Michelle said...

hahaha! even more laughs with two of them i bet!

Dad said...

That's just the beginning... you wait til I get hold of her!!!

Mom said...

Priceless! Layla just wanted to share her love of cupcakes with her sister (cupcakes being the love of Layla's life right now!)
Don't you wish you had a minicam to capture those moments? Oh the things sweet Layla will introduce her baby sister too ... like I said ... priceless!
Remind me to share some stories of you and your big brother ...
of which I am sure you have already heard a millions times over! Your girls are making memories ...

Natasha said...

Great post - I laughed and cried and had a visual the entire time of the happenings in the Broere living room - you will be able to tell that "sister story" to both of them one day and they will enjoy it! :) What "sweet treats" you have!!! :)

AnniePat said...

hahaha...well-told...