Ice Cream: Yesterday we were busy with soccer games, cleaning, and sorting old pictures. After awaking from his afternoon nap, Russell announced that he wanted to go to the ice cream shop for Superman ice cream. I still don't know where this idea came from, but after quickly considering the idea, I agreed that we could go for ice cream if both kids finished all their dinner. Well, that was easy enough! After both plates were licked clean, I packed the kids (and dog) into the car and headed for Royal Oak's famous Ray's Old Fashion Ice Cream Parlor. The entire drive I kept telling the kids that it may be closed considering the bitter 29 degree temperature and lack of costumers wanting to freeze their insides to go along with their outsides. Well strike me down wrong, the place was PACKED!!! Ray's really must be famous! The kids thoroughly enjoyed their Superman cones and happily jumped back into the car.
Lights: Now, we were driving in search of the BEST light display. We found it! There is a house in Royal Oak that every year is lit up beyond words can describe. If you are ever in the area, you must drive by 12 Mile Rd. and Washington Avenue because it is FABULOUS! I parked the car and let the kids walk the block so they could take in every Santa, toy soldier, angel, caroler, baby Jesus, and more... After returning home, the kids melted into bed with bellies full of ice cream and minds full of holiday wonder. I did not have my camera, but will be heading back there soon to snap some photos.
Oatmeal: Sunday morning arrived...I am usually at yoga, but with Aron gone I had to decide what to do today to keep the kids busy and OUT of trouble. Crafts! I set up the card table in the basement pulled out paint, googly eyes, q-tips, glitter, and markers. The kids were overjoyed and followed all of my instructions perfectly. I can't tell you what we made because some of you will be receiving these masterpieces as Christmas gifts :-) As our paint was drying and I was adding details to their artwork, the kids were busy playing in the basement playroom. I became so engrossed in the artwork that I did not notice Russell and Sloane's disappearing act into our pantry. Hmmmm...I began to think that it was a little too quiet in our never quiet home. I opened the pantry to find OATMEAL scattered EVERYWHERE!!! Russell jumped up and yelled, "I'm sorry Mom! It was an accident. Sloanie wanted to see what was inside. I was just showing her and then..." I took a deep breath, closed the door, waited ten seconds, opened the door and calmly asked the two rug rats to go get the broom and dust pan. I have never seen them run up the stairs so fast! They returned quickly and helped me clean up the mess until every last morsel had vanished. Whoosh...let's cross our fingers that I don't find paint all over the basement later!!!
I can't wait to have Aron home again!!! We miss you daddy!!!
Check out Aron's handy work!!! Doesn't our house look great!
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