happiness

May 24, 2007 by Rachel

adapted from A. A. Milne’s poem, “Happiness.”

Ava had
Great Big
Waterproof
Boots on;
Ava had a
Great Big
Waterproof
Hat;
Ava had a
Great Big
Waterproof
Mackintosh–
And that
(said Ava)
Is
That.

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on May 24, 2007 at 11:14 pm | Reply Anonymous

I like the poem! Looks like there was lots of rain yesterday….She’s a cute little rain girl! – Shanel
on May 25, 2007 at 2:24 am | Reply Uncle Chad

She is all geared up! So Cute!
And that is THAT!!
on May 25, 2007 at 3:14 am | Reply Jennifer

Cute! So sorry, but what’s a mackintosh?
on May 25, 2007 at 2:02 pm | Reply Rachel

A mackintosh is a waterproof raincoat originally made of rubberized material. They are quite common in the U.K. where A.A. Milne is from. Ava doesn’t have a mackintosh–she’s wearing her favorite hoodie.

In fact, Ava actually put that rain ensemble together herself. We had been reciting the poem together while unstacking the dishwasher. She disappeared for a bit and returned with her own rain get-up.
on May 25, 2007 at 6:31 pm | Reply Jennifer

Oh, that makes the story highly more interesting! Thanks for the mackintosh info…I had guessed something like that, and do remember the word from my days of having A.A.Milne read to me, but was thrown off guard because I didn’t see it in the photo. Silly old me! There it is, disguised as a hoodie. Can’t believe I missed it.
on May 27, 2007 at 1:07 am | Reply Mindy Schoeberlein

Love you guys!
on June 14, 2007 at 5:30 pm | Reply Jennisa

she is adorable! Really, such a doll!
on October 22, 2008 at 12:34 pm | Reply really real «

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