A. Taylor would like to instruct all the visitors to this blog on how to covertly eat a cookie. First, use a chair to pull yourself up to the counter where the cookies are kept.

Second, take a bite of cookie.

Third, enjoy the bite of cookie. Ummmmm, yum!

Fourth, check to see if anyone is watching.

Fifth, check again to see if anyone is watching.

And finally, if someone is watching, widen your eyes, stick out your lower lip a bit and give a cute little look that says, "Ahh shucks, Mom, it's just one little cookie."

P. Taylor would like to instruct all the visitors to this blog on how to properly prepare for a baby blessing. First, an ordinary onesie and two itsy, bitsy white shows are required.

Next, you need to put on a beautifully embroidered slip that your Grandma Margaret made you. Then give a slightly anxious look when your Mommy snaps the picture.

Then you put on the the absolutely exquisite blessing dress your Grandma Margaret smocked and embroidered for you. Top it all off with a tiny white handband then repeat the look of anxiety when your Mommy takes another picture.

Take a moment to relax with Grandpa before the big moment. You deserve it, you've already had a tough morning of looking anxious.

Although it is not required to remain silent during one's baby blessing, I think it's polite to refrain from crying if possible. I had no problems myself when my Dad and Grandpa gave me my blessing but I don't hold it against any other babies for getting a bit fussy.

After the blessing.....

Smile and look cute for more pictures. This is a close-up of the lovely smocking work on my blessing dress. Sorry it's sideways, my technologically challenged Mommy can't seem to get it straight.

Give a little stretch then continue to look cute for more pictures. Notice the handmade baby blanket from Grandma Sue. I'm so adorable my relatives just can't resist spending hours on crafting precious heirlooms me. Oh the life.

Try not to get too fussy when your older sisters wants to share your glory.

And finally, end the morning with a good hug from the fount of all comfort, Great Grandma Sue.

The theme for the day at a recent session of toddler storytime was pigs. Here, A. shows off the pig hat she proudly made and wore the entire two hours we were at the library.

A little tax day humor.