WHICH ONE IS RENA?

Some nights, in the dark, I can't figure out which little blonde head I should kiss goodnight!

As if getting themselves ready for bed isn't enough, Rena and Maleah also have to get their baby dolls and animals ready for bed every night. After they get their own pj's on, floss, brush, swish and pee (which nothing is accomplished with any speed).....then we start the process of making sure their dolls and animals are comfy for the night.

Here's what Rena sets up in her bed.......she's got her dog and hippo pillowpets, her Hello Kitty stuffed animal, her Koala (named "koala"), Polar Bear (also with an original name of "polar bear"), then she's got her baby dolls on the left -- Macy, Bambi (from G&G Keyes for her birthday), Alice (from The McCullough's for her birthday), and on the right she has Julia - along with Julia's own special pillow and quilt made by Grandma Lynne......

Now, that was only at the head of her bed. At the foot and along the side she has big penguin, 2 puppies, 3 snuggimals, small penguin, pillows and lots of books. How did we get to this level of "things"??? I'm not really sure, but she just loves these animals and dolls. The good (and bad) thing is that she actually plays with these animals and dolls throughout the day. The good part is that she really does like them. The bad part is that we then have to go through the same, long process every night of making sure everyone is tucked in and comfy!

Now for Maleah -- not quite as bad, but she's getting there. She has to sleep with her unicorn and ladybug pillowpet, her doll Audrey and Max, the dog from the story "The Grinch who Stole Christmas". She also has lots of pillows, blankets and books to situate and organize before being able to climb into bed for the night......

Maleah also has to tuck Grace into bed and make sure her dog, Barbie, is set-up on his rug in front of the t.v.......

If these girls get anymore dolls or animals to sleep with we are going to have to start bed-time at 6 o'clock every night to get them to sleep by 9 o'clock!!

(A funny story about Rena's big penguin -- she got it one Saturday morning when her and Jeff went "garage saleing". The people were asking $2.75 for it, but she negotiated them down to $2.00 -- she was so proud of herself -- and so was Jeff!)