Well, Chappy and I had some very cute and amusing visitors today. Alexander and Katherine, Risa’s 18 month-old twins.

All three “kids” got along very well. Watching the twins, though, reminded me of exactly how much Chappy’s grown up. He was just about their “age” when I brought him home–into everything, never sitting down until he collapsed. He was so funny right after they got here–he hasn’t been this close to toddlers since he was about a year old himself. He kept leaning against my leg, watching the twins explore my kitchen, strewing Cheerios as they went. I think he was amused, but also kind of confused. (“I’ve never seen humans act like this!”) But he was also the first one there whenever they’d fall down, dispensing tickly sniffs and kisses to make sure they were all right. He was also very helpful about cleaning up Cheerio and cracker crumbs! (Nope, he didn’t mind having toddlers visit at all.)

In between laughing at (with) the kids and the dog, and the walk around the neighborhood, we naturally talked about spinning and knitting. Risa showed me the sock she’s reknitting, I showed her my Peacock Feathers shawl. You know, in between chasing after the twins and grabbing Chappy! (And thank you, Risa, for the angora that Yeti-the-bunny sent me.). It was such a nice visit . . . right up until the kids got tired and Chappy got antsy. The last fifteen minutes or so were . . . challenging! Great day, though. And gorgeous weather, too.

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