"B-cation" day 3

Monday was much more relaxing. L had all morning to conquer and destroy G&G's house while M, Grandma and I went to story hour at the book store. M was excited just to go somewhere by herself plus she listened to 3 books read to her, decorated a pencil box with all kinds of stickers AND Grandma let her pick out a book for her and L. She was super excited! For lunch we packed a picnic and went to this great new handicap accessible park they built here in Ft. Collins. The whole playground was covered in foam floor so they couldn't really fall and get hurt. Both girls loved just being able to run and play. L insisted on doing everything the big kids did. After 3 hours of hard playing in the sun everyone was ready for a nap. L layed down without any complaints and M did too after Grandma read her the new books. T & I sat out on the deck and enjoyed adult conversation in the shade in the peace and quiet - it was wonderful! Then we ate a terrific supper out on the deck and watch the golfers go by. M was chatty Kathy but she did eat her supper and so did L so after cleaning up we drove to Old Town for ice cream at the Walrus. M got a whole chocolate ice cream cone to herself complete with sprinkles. L decided licking off G&G's cones was much better than sharing a bowl and eating off a spoon with Mom. By then it was dark and past their bedtimes so we drove back to G&G's and eventually got them both down (it was a stuggle after that much sugar) but they were very happy so it made it worth it. T&I challenged Don to cribbage and lost horribly so we called it quits and went to bed ourselves.

This morning I had plans of getting up and going for a walk before T & Don went golfing but L had a dream and called out for Daddy and woke L up so I just played with L until M woke up. Then Grandma watched L while M and I went to the store to pick out donuts as a special treat while the guys were golfing. M ate one and a half and L devoured one herself - sugar all over her face, PJs and hair. So I took them directly from the table to the bath - they had a great time playing in Grandma's big bath and eventually they were all clean!

Now I'm being summoned to play doctor and help feed the baby dolls - so I better go play -

Later --