It started when we realized that Joy can reach our vertical window blinds from her crib, and she likes to pull them aside and peer out the window a while before laying down for her nap. I thought it would be cute to go outside and get a picture of her. Most of you can see where this is going.
When Joy saw her mama through the window, and realized I didn't plan to come get her, the waterworks instantly switched on and the photo shoot was cut short on account of rain.
After listening to about five minutes of solid crying, Phillip decided that Joy needed a visit from The Tan Phantom. On rare occasions when we need something in the bedroom during naptime, Phillip goes in under our tan blanket so Joy won't recognize Daddy and want to be picked up. The Tan Phantom also helped Joy a few times early in her standing-up career, when she was dead tired but couldn't figure out how to lay down on her own. It's hard to say whether the Phantom's efforts to comfort her had much of an impact this time, but you've got to give him points for trying.
9 comments:
This is a cute idea! I like it.
I can also see your large library of books. *wink*
That is hilarious!
oh my goodness, the tan phantom, that is the funniest thing i've ever seen, but brilliant, does it work??
So, joy can't tell at all that it's Philip? I'll have Alex try that with Sofia. Hhaha
So far, Joy hasn't seemed to get as upset over the Phantom's comings and goings as she would if Mommy or Daddy walked in and then left without picking her up.
Of course, it's only a matter of time before she figures out who's under the blanket. At any rate, we try not to push our luck very often. The Tan Phantom has only been summoned a half dozen times in her lifetime.
what an awesome idea! genius.
hope you guys are doing well!
:) cyndi
Okay, that is the funniest thing I've ever seen. How creative! I might have to give that a try sometime! Thanks for the idea.
I love the tan phantom. That trick will definitely come in handy!
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