After eating more than we should for dinner on Father's Day, we decided to take a walk. Lauren took off and ran as fast as her little bowed legs could carry her and Will marched slow and steady with his drum. Between a freezing church building and the air conditioner in our car and home, we didn't realize how hot and humid it was outside. Both kids ended the walk by demanding to be carried the final eighth of a mile to our house.
Despite knowing about it for weeks, I put off constructing some look-and-find bags for our Relief Society service night (I'm on the planning committee) until the last minute. I had planned on a long night of "crafting" after the kids went to bed Monday because Tony had left that morning for DC. Turns out the training he had flown out for was cancelled, so he turned around and came back that night. While I was excited to have him back early, picking him up seriously cut into my sewing time! While I cut and sewed I watched a few episodes of the American Experience about FDR.
Tuesday evening Anthony and Will spent some time doing "mouse cards." Mouse cards are really Brain Quest cards for 3-4 year olds that Will loves to go through. The "monkey cards" are the Brain Quests for 2-3 year olds that have been passed on to Lauren. She can answer a few of the questions, but for the most part she just enjoys having cards of her own to look at while we quiz Will.
Wednesday morning we went to the library for their song and dance time. The kids loved it. Loved it. They had these ribbons for the kids to wave around during some of the song and Lauren hoarded them. There were a lot of great people-watching moments during the hour we were there, but my favorite was watching the hippie librarian dance around to a kiddie cover of "Yellow Submarine."
Thursday morning we went to Porter Park to meet friends from Hickory Hill's playgroup. We were very late and it was pretty humid, but it was a bright and sunny day and the kids had a great time. I enjoyed visiting with Rachel and spending time at a new park.
Friday we got to spend the evening celebrating Laura's 20th birthday. One of the perks of living so close to my parents is that we get to spend time with my sisters when they are in town. Laura is home from BYU for the summer, so instead of celebrating her bday with a bunch of friends she got to spend it with Will practically opening all her presents for her. Laura is gorgeous and smart, but so down to earth and fun. I'm glad
Of all the things we did today, cleaning the toilets was far and away the thing Will looked forward to the most. For some reason Will really likes to "clean the potties!" I hope he always is so enthusiastic about chores. Also, photographic proof for future roommates/wife that we taught him how to clean.
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Love the pictures as always. Will was hilarious on my birthday! I thought it was fantastic! I dare say he may like birthdays even more than his mom! :)
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