Its amazing how as parents we think are kids *need* so much more. They need trips to big, overadvertised places. They need expensive toys and gadgets. They need to be kept constantly busy and entertained. BUT...in reality they are soo much happier with the simple things in life.
Sunday night we took kids and puppy to Chinghousy Park. They ran around on the kids playground. Sean made friends with a little boy that was maybe a bit older. Adrienne just ran and ran like a chicken with her head cut off. Emily ran after her sister because we told them to stay together. After Adrienne pulled a Houdini and disappeared, we took them for a walk in the gardens and around the whole park back to the van. We went to get ice-cream at Dairy Queen but when we got there the line up was out the door and around the building! So we got them McDonald sundaes instead and for a few bucks they were all quite content!
Monday I worked, we didn't do anything but I called in sick on Tuesday and we went to Vaughan Mills and shopped. Mike pissed me off from the get go because he got tantruming Sean one of those huge firetruck strollers for $7. What a waste considering we did have our stroller with us and Sean was shit fitting to get out about 15 minutes later. We did get Brittany's birthday gifts, 3 pairs of PJ's on clearance at the Disney store for $22 and 2 jeans and 2 shirts for the girls at TCP for only $26! I love a deal!! However, i was ready to die halfway thru the mall. My toes kept cramping, i had contractions and my back was killing. I have never been happier to find the van and sit down!! We passed by Sam's Club and i sooooo wanted to go shopping but we didn't.
Wednesday i had to work but we figured we'd take the kids somewhere so we decided on the library. I made homemade chocolate chip muffins for breakfast first, mike got the kids bathed and off we went. The girls were so proud and grown up talking to the librarian to get their library cards. Emily got 3 chapter books and Adrienne got 3 picture books and i got one for Sean. We get back to the van and realize, we'd been gone for 2.5 hours! Sweet...and FREE, lol!! So Emily is "rationing" her reading because the books aren't due until July 30 then i told her we can go back before then if she's doneher books! It was great because i read a story to the kids while in the car waiting for mike to pick up a few things at the grocery store. Sean kept repeating what i was reading! Definately will try the homeschool thing with the littles...
So next on the agenda: Thursday (tomorrow) is my next Dr. appt. Thank god! I bet he'll tell me i'm starting to dialate and this baby will be here soon! Then we will be taking the kids to the drive-in to see Kung-Fu Panda! They are super excited about that!
Friday we plan to go to Black Creek Pioneer Villiage...inexpensive and not that far away and not too much walking. The weekend is up in the air...maybe swimming/picnic....
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