Last Wednesday the grandkids came for a visit and today is the last day. Howie will come after work to whisk them away. The first day had a few hiccups, not to mention a throw-up in the pool. That was in the evening after the car's dead battery was replaced and we had juggled car seats and kids back and forth from in front of the dentist office with the truck.
We've had shopping trips and late popcorn nights with rentals from the video store. Our trip to the zoo was fun but way too hot and we left hungry with 1 scrapped knee. The 500 piece puzzle was just completed last night. The computer got a good workout. Last night after 11 P.M. I tore Brayden away from it and he cried himself to sleep. The toy room was heavily used. You can nearly recognize it's other life as the living room. I think the maple blocks I bought 33 years ago have given me their money's worth. Bruce is not allowed in there so Sophie learned to say "open gate". She sings and plays in there for hours.
At the zoo Luke, Larry and I juggled drinks and cameras. Luke was most impressed with the wandering chickens in the kids section. The 2 chicken photos are Luke's.
Bruce has loved the excitement and he faithfully stood guard during our meals waiting for the fallout, intentional or otherwise. Sophie gets that little smug smile and then I know he's getting a treat. Luke has been the watchful, helpful, instigating playful brother who can keep them entertained for long periods of time if he chooses.
It's been a grrrrrreatttt visit. Thank you Jen and Howie!
