Travelingjenny

Grace and Tess have been doing a lot of playing at home lately. They like to make up games in which they are sisters or neighbors, or — as in this photo — mother and daughter. Of course, Grace is always the (very bossy) mother, and Tess is the (very cooperative) daughter. (Check out the contrasting looks on their faces, it's priceless!) The game is sweet, and it works for them, but someday — just once — I'd really like to witness Tess being in charge of Grace. Right now I'm thinking it's not very likely.

This afternoon, Grace put on a dance performance. It was repetitive and crazy, and impossible to describe. At one point she asked for an volunteer, and of course, Tess jumped up immediately. After some instruction from Grace, the show continued — with Tess calmly wiggling back and forth while Grace jumped wildly around her. And what did Tess get for her efforts? Surprise! The opportunity to assist with Grace's magic show — which she did, of course. Happily.