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My Other Grandma Owazy Told Me I Could

My Other Grandma Owazy Told Me I Could

Who is Owazy?

Well H, after mom and I told you to stop doing something forever ago, your response was that your “other grandma” told you that you could.

Mom and I were like, “What’s that now? Your who?!

You said it was your other grandma, “Owazy.

And after that, you told us the most awesome and elaborate story leading up to the fact that your new grandma, Owazy, said that it was ok to again do what we had just told you not to do.

We did not think too much about it but laughed at the vivid imagination of it all.

That was, however, nearly a year ago.

You still talk about her, at least once or twice a week.

Somewhere along the line, you even said something about Owazy’s husband.

We, of course, could not help ourselves.

Sweetheart, who was Owazy’s husband?

Naturally, you explained that he was simply your “other grandpa.”

I should have known that.

And his name is “Grass.”

Owazy and Grass.

I love the stories you tell.

I hope you write them all down one day.

You are perfect.

I love you.

-Dad

Who Taught You To Haka? Dad Did.

Who Taught You To Haka Dance? Dad Did.

K, I taught you to Haka dance.

I mean, I don’t know – let’s not make a big deal about it.

Mostly because mom thinks we are ridiculous.

But when H went to dance class last Monday and I stayed home with you to feed you dinner and get you ready for bed – you learned to Haka dance.

You smile when I hit my chest with my hands and then you do it back, grunting with me.

Just please don’t ask me to do it at a wedding.

Admittedly, we don’t do the tongue part of it though.

It seems unnecessary for some reason, but what do I know.

Your walk is still slightly unsteady, but you know how to Haka.

You are marvelous.

I love you.

-Dad

This Year's Christmas Musical Was Too Much

This Year’s Christmas Musical Was Too Much

Ok, so last weekend we went to the Christmas musical at church.

It was a big day.

We had to teach Sunday school in the 4-year-old class before we went to our own class. After church, we ate lunch with some friends. H, you and mom went to a baby shower that started at 2 PM. Then we all had to get back at church for the musical that started at 4. We ate dinner. And after that, it was time for bed.

Whew.

K we dropped you off in the nursery because you are still too young to make it (That is: Sit, quietly.) through the service.

But H, we took you in the sanctuary and managed to climb the stairs to the very back row just before the lights went down.

You loved it. The music, the lights, the clapping.

You loved it until about three-quarters the way through – when you fell asleep, laid out, across both mom’s lap and mine.

It was so sweet.

And H, your school Christmas musical is tonight.

We got a babysitter for K, because we will be back so late. I don’t think it starts until about 7.

Don’t worry K.

You will be a little bit older soon and ready to rumble everywhere we go. I can’t wait.

I love you.

-Dad