The kids woke up last night a bit. Justin kept coming to our room. Apparently he was thirsty. I could barely wake up this morning. Bret was nice to let me sleep in a bit and go to work a little late. The kids played their Leapsters while I got ready this morning. We got out early this morning before the rain. We met a friend at Settler’s Park. We rarely go to that park so we had a great time. The kids rode their bikes, their friends razor scooters, they climbed, made sand cakes, etc. They also went on the basketball court and tried to throw the ball into the basket. They were doing pretty well. The kids did really well playing with their friends, including everyone in their play and sharing. I decided to reward them. I took the kiddos to McDonalds, hoping to get the Alvin and Chipmunks toys. They were out. The kids had a great time playing in the play area. They met a friend that played with them. They all played nicely, of course they played the Chipmunks. They pretended to store nuts for the winter, etc. It was cute. The kids had lunch there. I gave into them sharing an ice cream cone. I spoiled them today. We did run to the grocery store to get a few things and got home before the rain started. I ate lunch and turned on Alvin and The Chipmunks. While the kids were watching the movie, I caught up with some old friends on the phone. So amazing how fast our kiddos are growing. After the movie I gave the kiddos a bath. Justin went first. Nicole stayed in the bath for about an hour and didn’t want me to warm up the water. She was pretending to have a lemonade stand in the bath and pouring us lemonade. Justin and I played ball while she was in the tub. It was nice. Dad came home and it was pouring again. The kids played Leapster while we made dinner. After dinner dad and Justin played crazy 8’s and Nicole and I played Mr. Potato Head. Upstairs Nicole and I played dollhouse, us acting out Uncle Ian from the Chipmunks. Then dad and I switched. Justin and I played cars while dad and Nikki played doll house. We read books and by 8:15 it was quiet in our house. I like this trying to get them to bed on time or a little early. Justin fell asleep while I was visiting.
January 26th, 2010 by melissa