bath time

Julianna is a big fan of bath time. Not just her own bath, but her little sister's as well. When dinner is coming to a close and I announce "time for a bath", Julianna just about jumps out of her skin. She can't wait to get out of her chair and run go get a washcloth for Lydia's bath.

Then, while Matt runs the water (yep, he does bath duty around here!!), Julianna stands beside him in the bathroom, hopping from one foot to the other, eager with anticipation. She stands eagerly and attentively at tub-side while Matt washes Lydia, and then follows the wet-and-clean Lydia back to the girls' bedroom for pjs.

After all the excitement, Matt leaves Lydia with me, and Julianna heads off to her own bath. Lydia's response to all this?? In the early months, Lydia was what you might call a "nervous bath-er". She teetered on the edge of tears for the entire experience. One delighted outburst from her big sister would scare her and the tears would flow. But, Lydia is much happier in the tub these days. I think she enjoys her audience.

What will Lydia think when the two enter the tub together and the splashing really gets under way? Well, that remains to be seen!

Lydia celebrated her 5 month birthday yesterday :)