In preparation

With the number of days until our new arrival dwindling we have been discussing babies a lot. Sometimes Elaine is more aware than others. Yesterday she invited her Cabbage Patch doll outside with her by saying "come on baby, outside". Then she carefully situated the doll so they were sitting next to each other in the sandbox. They played nicely for a few minutes but when Elaine came inside she refused to bring her baby. I think this will be indicative of the real thing. I suspect Elaine with think the new baby is a novelty for a few minutes and then be ready to abandon her the first chance she gets. She has, however, learned to say Charlotte after receiving the animated Charlotte's Web for her birthday. It sounds like Charwet. It is pretty cute.