"Nonna," she begins, "you did a great job on my nails." This from a three year old with attitude and smile that will not end with the weekend, for she's full of surprise sayings. "Thank you my love," I say, "that makes me very happy." "It makes me happy too," she says and drifts to sleep happy in her memories of the day.
My Name is Flo
We play Beauty Parlor My name is Flo and I call each one of my grandchildren one by one to be served "Pedicure or Manicure?" I ask. Bright colors line the counter top Shocking pink, sky blue, iridescent green Each child chooses a different color. Once finished I apply mini hearts to thumbnails. They smile, content that our weekend has begun.
Attitude
Her eyes look up to heaven when I tell her she must eat her breakfast or at the very least finish her blueberries and grapes. "You cannot roll your eyes when I'm talking to you," I say. This brings about a "humph" sigh like I'm annoying her by my presence. She picks up one blueberry rolls it around her mouth like a marble - hard and tasteless. "You must eat it," I say. She chews once and swallows. "I'm done," she says then gets up, "Am I excused?" she asks. "Yes," I say for she's already many feet away.