Downward Facing Puppy

For some odd reason, when our hometeachers were over tonight, Rini got
into a very hyper mood. She was running around, and then going into
her "Downward Facing Puppy" move, in which she stands with her feet
shoulder width apart, then bends over until her head touches the
floor. She then balances on her head, or rather tries to, and then
falls over. Needless to say, this little girl dropped off like a
light when she finally went to bed.

We were also getting a little concerned at church today when we were
waiting to get set apart for our new callings. Rini was starting to
really fuss and carry on, probably because she wasn't used to sticking
around after church. For some odd reason, we had Dory with us, and
that provided sufficient distraction for her. Then she was walking
around, and she stopped at the south coat closest, pointed inside and
said, "Paka!" Wouldn't you know, someone had left a Makka-pakka doll
on top of the coat racks. I got it down, and told her that it wasn't
hers, and she could play with it now, but we would have to leave it
behind.

She was very understanding of that, and she had a ball with that
little guy. Especially once she figured out that it can sing. She's
still happy with the little Makka-pakka doll that she has at home, but
just for the fact that she was happy for those extra moments while we
were set apart made all the difference.

The funny thing is that the Bishop had never heard of "In the Night
Garden," and everytime we mentioned Makka-pakka, he thought we talking
about Michael Peca. That would be funny if the Oilers defenceman
(forward? I don't really know) sang the Makka-pakka song and did the
corresponding dance. Hee hee!

I'm just amazed that Rini was able to see that doll in the coat room
since the light was off!