Sleepovers and dinner with friends

Cora was so very excited to go on her first overnight sleepover at her friend Alexyss's house. It was the talk of the house in the days leading up to it. I had no worries that Cora would struggle with being apart from us, and sure enough, at breakfast, Cora told Jill and Nathan, "I love being here without my mummy and daddy!" 

Nice! But who could blame her? Jill provided a girlie wonderland with pedicures, Tangled, the playground, riding bikes/scooters, a tea party with REAL tea, and homemade pizza for dinner. They also played the "Flowerpot" game Cora received in England as a Christmas gift.

I must admit, when I think of having Cora's friends over to play, I'm all too happy to let them entertain themselves!

Stace and I were pleased to a get a glowing report from Jill and Nathan about Cora's behavior and attitude - they said she was a "pleasure to have."

A few good Coraisms: "Mum, I like your earrings. Can I have them when you die? Or, when you're too old to wear them?"

And,
Cora: "Mum, are you ready for me to sneak up on you?"
Me: "Cora, you're not supposed to tell someone you're sneaking up on them."

Cora: "OK. Mum, DON'T know that I'm sneaking up on you." 

 A final Coraism - she spent a lot of time with Ave and Johnny while they all were off on Christmas break. Later, she told me, "Ave told me I'm in love with Johnny, but I'm not."
I explained to her that being "in love" is for grownups, and is what me and her dad feel for each other, when you are married. "You and Johnny are friends. You are not in love with him though."

Cora thought about this, and then asked about who she might marry. She added, "I'm thinking to marry Lucas."

Stace and I thought it would be good to discuss this with Colleen and Rigo, so we had them over for dinner on Saturday night.

We had a nice time, walking over to the big park, then eating dinner and ice cream for dessert.