Just a BlinkProof Time Flies

Shopping

Ryan received a new p.j. set from Grammy Lu and Papa Den while shopping at the mall.

While telling us about his experience Ry said,

“We got my new jammies at nickels.  pause We got my jammies at pennies.”

The store? Why J.C. Penney’s of course!

Compliment

While cuddling with Ryan before bed in his dark bedroom he usually starts opening up about his day, his fears and tells a lot of Who am I jokes. True, all of our conversations are probably sleep-stallers but how can I resist when they go like this one did the other day?

Ry: You are my BEST Mom!

Me: I am the only Mom you have.

Ry: Well then, you are my BEST only Mom I have!

Me: Thanks, now go to bed!

Sit Down!

One evening while loading into the car to go to our small group* Ry decided that he was going to disobey our order to get into his car seat. He defiantly hopped around like a little squirrel as he sat in Molly’s seat, the front seat arm rest and the open space between the two car seats.

Peter: grrrowwl….Sit down in your seat! You are not allowed to disobey Mommy and Daddy like this. You have to listen!

Ry (as he is getting into his own car seat): You are just crabby because you are hungry.

Me: stifled laugh

*a number of families that get together from our church to learn how to live in community and integrate our common believes into our lives

I took the kids to Cascade Bay for an evening dip because tonight admission was free. Peter joined us after work. We pretended to be crabs and motor boats. We tossed around sand the largest sand box I have ever seen. Molly’s lips quivered from the cool evening air. Ryan went down a ship style water slide more times than I can count.

We ate a dinner of concessions as we listened to steel drums.

As an added plus Market Fest, Eagan’s weekly summer market, was moved to the pathway in front of Cascade Bay. Fresh veggie vendors, live music, artisans and cotton candy-very lovely indeed.

Molly in her zip-up jammies all dried off from the water looked longingly around the patio chair at the pool. I can relate. Fall creates anticipation for holding blankets, wearing sweatshirts and early nights. Yet, I am still tempted look longingly at the summer fun that is mostly behind us now.