On special occasions, like Tres’ birthday, I get to babysit the grandbabies.  Since I don’t live in Austin, it’s always a surprise how big they are when I come to visit.  They grow and develop so quickly while I’m away.  Ivy (now 2 1/2) has her own breakfast table now; she’s outgrown the high chair.  Every weekday morning, while she eats breakfast, her mom brushes her hair and makes her beautiful for a half-day at school. So far she seems to want to go, no complaints.  Of course, this will change about the time homework rears its ugly head:)

Hazel (now 1) still gets to lounge around the house with Mamou (that’s me) and Maui (her overprotective dog mother).  Hazel, Maui and I watch lots of Einstein DVDs together in the “baby play room” Laura designed.  Love that they have a special room full of blackboards, chalk, crayons, books, and toys.  They seem to love it too.  As you can see, I caught Hazel hiding behind a bench reading herself a story.  They grow too fast.