My secret identity

Most of the time around home I go by Mommy, or just plain Mom. Adria went through a phase a few weeks ago where she called me Mother all the time. That was hilarious. TodayI realized I also have a super hero name....at least, it sounded like one the way Julia said it.

To start at the beginning, Adria sleeps with 3 or 4 blankets at the foot of her bed every night. I didn't realize that these were important to her on a deep emotional level until last week when I tried to take them out. You see, they are my best baby blankets and I wanted to wash them in anticipation of using them for Kara. After Adria had a good scream about it, Ben suggested that we get new ones for Kara.

Unfortunately, these ones were made by my Grandmother and not bought. So, I dragged my loving husband to the fabric store and made him follow me around to help me pick some cute stuff. He loved it, I promise. I was working on the blankets at night, but wanted to finish up today so I was working on them this afternoon.

Julia walked in and watched for a minute then asked, "Are you making a blanket for Kara?"

Me: "Yes, do you want to watch?"

Julia: "Okay."

She sat down at the table and watched for a minute quietly, then said, "Blankie Maker? Can I help you?"

Me (trying sooo hard to keep a straight face): "Sure, you can take out the pins."

Julia: "Blankie Maker?"

Me: "Yes dear?"

Julia: "Why does Heavenly Father send some children to Blankie Makers?"

Me: "I guess so that they can have blankies."

Julia: "I like blankies."

For the rest of the afternoon she continued to call me "Blankie Maker" and it was so adorable. It made my whole week to hear, "Blankie Maker? Can I have some yogurt?" or "Blankie Maker? Can I take a bath with Adria?"