Esmae should have been born a middle child. When she was barely 2, if she ever saw a van she would B line it straight for that open sliding door. She new there would be a party inside with lots of kids. Lucky for her we live (almost) next door to our cousins, the Dopps & there are 8 of them including parents. It has been her favorite place ever since I can remember. I warned Circe that she better be careful one day Esmae might show up at her door with a suitcase announcing that she was moving in. When we are at church and the Dopps are gathering their herd Esmae always does her best to try and blend in with the kids, tip toeing her way to their van. Like her parents with only 2 kids wouldn’t know she was missing….. But Esmae is lucky the Dopps have obliged her so far & always invite her along. I guess it’s ok to be the annoying kid that will never go home if it is your cousins you are annoying. We are so lucky to have them close & that they are so much fun.
