A VISIT TO GRANDMA'S HOUSE

My two and a half year old granddaughter recently came to visit Grandma's house for the first time. Anticipating the curiosity of a toddler I had put all my cleaning products on a higher shelf and placed large breakables out of reach. BUT toddlers are resourceful. I had forgotten about my miniatures. What is more attractive to a toddler than something that seems to be their size.

Baby Shelley claimed my 3"x3" copy of "Romeo and Juliet"; my little pop-up flower book; my tiny tea sets. She was fascinated by the small piano and organ music boxes. She even asked if she could pound on them.

I was surprised when Baby decided my step stool would be her high chair. She easily recognized the stool would fit her perfectly and be the right height for the dining table.

Baby and Grandma had a great time playing tea party. Of course, she was the hostess. She determined if and when her guest would get a second cup of tea. We also had coffee using miniature campfire coffeepot and cups.

Needless to say, I'm anxiously looking forward to Baby's next visit.