Welcome Aboard!

Anna's nickname among a few of our friends is The Cruise Director.
It is funny. And true.
She is always coming up with ideas of what and how to play with her friends.
She directs Jeff and I all day long.

A: Mommy, when I say look at this crown in my Spaghettio's,
you say 'Will it fit on your head?' and then laugh. Okay?
Me: Okay.
A: Oh, look at this crown in my Spaghettio's!
Me: Will it fit on your head?
A: (waiting) Moooom! You forgot to laugh!

So, of course, it is a little annoying sometimes, but for the most part, I think Anna
and everything she does is hilarious and totally adorable.
I am not one of "those moms," though.
I do realize not everyone thinks Anna is the greatest kid ever and that is fine by me.
You should think your kid is the greatest, not mine.
But, I have to admit, I do sometimes get uncomfortable when other parents praise Anna.
Or when a stranger tells me how funny/cute/smart she is in front of other people's kids.
I don't know why, but I feel bad. Maybe...it's more like embarrassed.
Or maybe I'm just sad.
Sad for them because they don't have their own Anna.
Because she really is the greatest.