Sharing Our Bedtime Routine with Gabriella

The other night Gabriella came over so she got to share our bedtime routine with us. We were very excited to play with her, especially when she found the baby stroller because then we decided to chase each other. Oliver had the baby stroller and was running around, followed by me and then Gabriella. I think we wore each other out!

Gabriella had lots of fun pushing the baby stroller around the house.

She and Oliver were giggling over something. I'm not sure but Oliver was probably being silly!

Oliver was telling Gabriella about all the things she'd be able to do when she was three...like put her own pajamas on and use the potty. He then put this doll on her head and said she had a ponytail now (just like the baby)!

Finally it was time for the three of us to go upstairs to read our books before Oliver and I went to bed. Oliver remembered Uncle Mike telling us that Gabriella usually has milk around this time so he got it out of the refrigerator for her. Here he is telling us that we are going to read The Grapes of Math upstairs.

Once we were on the big bed, Oliver helped Gabriella drink her milk.

Then Oliver told her she could pick out one of the books to read tonight.

Gabriella and I decided we would much rather have some girl time and "chat" with each other. I think Oliver grew a little impatient with us.

Tickles for Gabriella!!!

I don't remember what we were talking about here but it must have been pretty interesting.

I wanted to make sure to give Gabriella some of her milk too!
Gabriella loved playing with my "day day."

One last sip of milk before reading our books. Gabriella knows how to drink her own milk, as mommy told us, so that's why she's probably looking at me like I'm being silly!
Before Gabriella left, Oliver told mommy that he did not want Gabriella to leave. He said he would be very sad when she left. We all had a fun night!