RAIN DAY, RAIN DAY. I don't mind the rain today - looks like it will be spotty all day long. BUT, our dear Missouri River sure doesn't need any more added to it!!
Yesterday was a truly fun day. DD & SIL took the older girls to a church retreat and left Rita and Zoe with Nana and Papa. They were dropped off around 7:30 a.m. and didn't leave until about 4 p.m. So, we had to wake up first (the girls and I got back in bed and had a quickie nap before starting the day . . . ahhhh!). Breakfast was a new cereal they hadn't tried before - but loved two bowls full - and they couldn't understand why this oatmeal wasn't made in the microwave. They played with their doll house, Polly Pockets (why did I ever introduce those to the kids - especially after Momma said: "Nice, you can leave those at Nana's house to play with when you are there." Smart Mother!!), and watched some TV cartoons. They can't understand why Nana and Papa have advertisements and can't just pick exactly what shows they want to watch when they want to watch them. They don't get to watch regular TV at home - they have a Blue Ray and Mom is selective about what they choose on Netflix. Believe me, the 4 YO can figure that one out even though it is mind-boggling to this old noggin.
They just couldn't wait till lunch because they wanted to get in the pool, but Papa and I finally managed to convince them they had to wait . . . and even had to wait longer after lunch. That was not so much because of the old wives' tale, but more because Papa and I didn't want to get in the water yet. We finally made it and spent about an hour and half - both girls are sure ready for their official swimming lessons which start in a couple of weeks. This will be Rita's second year, Zoe's first - and she's jumping in, swimming on her back, making an effort on her belly, and putting her head under water fearlessly. She makes her bubbles and truly enjoys being in the water.
We just made it in, changed clothes and heard from Momma that they were on their way home - and Zoe went out like a light while sitting on my lap. Got her situated and Rita claimed the spot, only to fade before Mom and Dad arrived to pick them up.
I also have to share - after changing from our suits back into day clothes, I stepped into the bathroom and brushed my hair. I usually slick it back and let it dry - and it just naturally falls into place. Rita saw me and asked what I was doing - 'brushing my hair' - she looked at me with a strange smile and told me point blank "That looks creepy!" Gotta love the kids!!
Hopefully tomorrow will be a cool calm day for us to truly celebrate the 4th. We're headed to the kids place for a cookout, fireworks, etc. It should be a fantastic day and we are really looking forward to spending time with them!
I hope everyone from the US of A remembers why we celebrate - and may we honor all those who are so bravely fighting for our freedom on a daily basis. Thank you, to all our troops, wherever you are!! Thank you for past and present service.
Yesterday was a truly fun day. DD & SIL took the older girls to a church retreat and left Rita and Zoe with Nana and Papa. They were dropped off around 7:30 a.m. and didn't leave until about 4 p.m. So, we had to wake up first (the girls and I got back in bed and had a quickie nap before starting the day . . . ahhhh!). Breakfast was a new cereal they hadn't tried before - but loved two bowls full - and they couldn't understand why this oatmeal wasn't made in the microwave. They played with their doll house, Polly Pockets (why did I ever introduce those to the kids - especially after Momma said: "Nice, you can leave those at Nana's house to play with when you are there." Smart Mother!!), and watched some TV cartoons. They can't understand why Nana and Papa have advertisements and can't just pick exactly what shows they want to watch when they want to watch them. They don't get to watch regular TV at home - they have a Blue Ray and Mom is selective about what they choose on Netflix. Believe me, the 4 YO can figure that one out even though it is mind-boggling to this old noggin.
They just couldn't wait till lunch because they wanted to get in the pool, but Papa and I finally managed to convince them they had to wait . . . and even had to wait longer after lunch. That was not so much because of the old wives' tale, but more because Papa and I didn't want to get in the water yet. We finally made it and spent about an hour and half - both girls are sure ready for their official swimming lessons which start in a couple of weeks. This will be Rita's second year, Zoe's first - and she's jumping in, swimming on her back, making an effort on her belly, and putting her head under water fearlessly. She makes her bubbles and truly enjoys being in the water.
We just made it in, changed clothes and heard from Momma that they were on their way home - and Zoe went out like a light while sitting on my lap. Got her situated and Rita claimed the spot, only to fade before Mom and Dad arrived to pick them up.
I also have to share - after changing from our suits back into day clothes, I stepped into the bathroom and brushed my hair. I usually slick it back and let it dry - and it just naturally falls into place. Rita saw me and asked what I was doing - 'brushing my hair' - she looked at me with a strange smile and told me point blank "That looks creepy!" Gotta love the kids!!
Hopefully tomorrow will be a cool calm day for us to truly celebrate the 4th. We're headed to the kids place for a cookout, fireworks, etc. It should be a fantastic day and we are really looking forward to spending time with them!
I hope everyone from the US of A remembers why we celebrate - and may we honor all those who are so bravely fighting for our freedom on a daily basis. Thank you, to all our troops, wherever you are!! Thank you for past and present service.
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