the gatekeepers

Our girls are used to people coming and going from our house alot. We are very lucky to have involved grandparents and aunts and uncles:) Recently they've taken it upon themselves to let people know when it's "time to go."  Actually, they've done it to Rick for a long time...as soon as I get home from work Grace goes to get his coat and they tell him "bye bye papa!"  Thankfully he does not take offense to this.  The other night when my mom left I didn't walk her out (bad daughter-but I was in a bad way with my dead tooth:)  Klaire helped her: she turned the outside light on, walked her to the door, said her goodbyes and shut the door behind her. My mom said as she walked down the sidewalk she heard her make sure the door was shut tightly and the light went promptly off. Silly girl!  Last night when Rick and Nancy left, Grace took one look outside at the new fallen snow and loudly told them to "Be Careful!"

Oh, my little gatekeepers, they keep us all in check!