Breaking News with Maggie: A New Addition

  

     There was someone new in the playroom today.  It was not, as you might guess from the title, a new baby.  Nor was it a new doll.  The newest family member is, in fact, a horse.  Dorcas, Leisel, Jane and Fancy Nancy finally got their wish.  For months they've been longing for a horse of their very own.  Today, that wish came true. 
    I caught up with Dorcas a few hours after the exciting occasion:

M:  Dorcas, do you have a moment to share a few thoughts?

D: Sure!  I mean, I'll try.  I'm so excited right now I don't know if my thoughts will make much sense!

M:  When exactly did you get your new pet?

D:  Just 2 hours ago.  Girl Mom picked it up from the thrift store for us.  Liesel's Girl told her all about it.

M:  By Girl Mom you mean...

D:  You know, our Girls' Mom?  I think Tess calls her Mama?

M:  Right...gotcha.  So, uh, how long have you girls wanted a horse?

D:  For as long as I can remember!  I've told my Girl all about it, but I had just about given up hope.  She didn't seem to be taking the hint.  Then, out of the blue, our horse was here this morning!  I just hope we get some time with her all by ourselves.

M:  What do you mean?

D:  Leisel's Girl is really attached to her!  We finally got some time with our horse all by ourselves when the Girls had to go to bed.

M:  I see.  I guess you guys will just have to share!  So, what have you decided to call her?

D: Actually, her name is Nitter-Penny.

M:  Uh, Nitter...Penny?  That's...well...quite...creative...

D:  Let me explain.  Before they had to go to bed, my Girl and Leisel's Girl were trying to decide what to name the horse.

M:  What about Jane's Girl?

D:  She's too little, and they kinda left her out of the conversation, I think.  Anyway, my Girl wanted to name the horse Nitter-Pitter because she'd just checked that book out at her school library today.  But Leisel's Girl wanted to name her Penny after Felicity's horse...you know, from the American Girl books?

M:  Right.  So, how did she end up being called Nitter-Penny?

D:  Don't you see?  It's a compromise!  Nitter from my Girl and Penny from Leisel's Girl.  It was Liesel's idea.  That sister of mine can be smart, even if she drives me crazy sometimes!

M:  Well, I bet you have the only horse named Nitter-Penny in the world!  Is she going to have a nickname?

D:  We haven't come up with one yet, but she probably will.  Nitter-Penny is quite a mouthful.  We'll just have to figure out a nickname that incorporates both names.  We try to be peacemakers as much as possible.

M:  Good luck with that!

     I stayed for a while and watched the girls play with "Nitter-Penny".  Their faces held unspeakable joy as they pet her, rode her, and fed her carrots.  I think she's going to feel right at home!  For "Breaking News with Maggie", this is Maggie Wilson.  Until next time, may you always run with unicorns and sing with hobbits.  :) 
     P.S.  Dorcas and I look so alike it's uncanny!  I wonder if we're long lost cousins or something...

Welcome, Nitter-Penny!

Horsey Hugs

Sweet Sisters:  Dorcas and Leisel go for a ride.

(Wow, I think it's about time for Mama to work on Leisel's hair again!)

Jane and Fancy Nancy take a turn!

Tess's Tidbits: Slumber Party!

Hi everyone! :)  This weekend I got to go with Fancy Nancy, Leisel, Jane, and Mama and her three girls to Mama's aunt's house to spend the night.  We had such a great time, and I got to meet a new friend.  Her name is Jo, and she lives with Mama's aunt.  It was so much fun getting to know her.  Here are some pics I thought you'd enjoy:

This is when we first arrived.  Leisel and Jane were so excited to be there, they were cheering!

As soon as we got there, Jo came over to welcome us to her home.  It was fun to have someone our size living there! (Jo is in the green and pink watermelon dress)

*Jo and I*

She told me she was named after Jo in "Little Women".  She's a lot calmer than that Jo, though!

 

That night, Jo and I got to stay up with Mama and her aunt to watch a big girl movie.  Fancy Nancy, Jane and Leisel had to go to bed with their girls.  We had lots of fun, but it was midnight by the time the movie got over.  I was so tired!

The next day, Jo took us outside and gave us a tour of her yard.  There are so many beautiful plants and bushes.  This spot where we took a pic is a cute little nook on the front porch.  Mama's girls like to play here because it's completely surrounded by ferns and bushes, so it's like a little playhouse.  Leisel, Jane, Jo and I had fun playing here, too.  Fancy Nancy wanted to stay inside and play with all the toys in Mama's aunt's playroom instead.

Jo with the bouquet of flowers she picked.

It was so peaceful there...I pretended I was a princess in an enchanted forest.  If Maggie had come too, she would have looked for unicorns and fairies in the ferns. :)

I had such a fun visit.  I hope we get to go back and see Jo again soon! For now though, I think I'm ready for a nap.  I'm not used to staying up that late!