My niece, Dalani, turned one shortly after I moved to Arkansas so I’ve missed all of her toddler years and i feel as if I barely know her. Don’t get me wrong…we have a good time together when I’m home in {Michigan}. She is smart and funny-a lot like me ~ha! Having spent almost every spare moment of my time with my nephew {who is 11 now} before the huge trek to Ark, I feel like I relate more to little boys. Or, maybe it’s because they’re much more easily entertained. Cars go vrrrooooom. Dolls have conversations. And, I’m bad at conversations.
So I’ve come up with a little summer project for Lani and myself. To connect. To introduce her to my world down here. And, hopefully, to start conversations with a five-year-old and dolls more easily.
I’ll print off the pictures and send them along with the dolly to Lani in Michigan. I’ve fashioned a pendant with a picture of me just a year or two older than Lani is now {5} that will go with her.
I’m hoping she’ll find this little summer project as fun as I do. I’ll share our little adventure as it unfolds!
Week 1:
- Dolly enjoys crafting!
- Grocery Shopping.
- Dolly checks out the container garden.
- Laundry~ yuck.
- I heart Lani.
- Dolly visits the Maxx.
ETA: The adorable handmade doll came from Ashley over at SugarBritches {I won it in a giveaway!! And, for the FCC…this is in no way a sponsored post and all opinions are my own}
MJ @ parscaeli says
You're an awesome aunt. What a cute idea! XO, MJ
paige :: approaching joy says
LOVE this idea. I have a passel full of cousins in Texas who grew up without knowing who they are- This is a great idea for long distance relatives!!
Lisa says
This is a great idea! Wish I'd had or been an aunt who thought of this.
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