Gesa writes to us every day with what’s happening up there in Michigan, so I thought I’d share that with our readers… This is Saturday 24th.
All had a good day today. Plenty of playing and running around, with only a few discipline issues. Kids get on great. Glad the timing of our arrival coincides with the Memorial Day Weekend (coincidentally, also My Bank Holiday in the UK). This means that Charles is around, and has been off since Friday, which has let him relax more.
I did the grocery shop with Jen and was just overwhelmed by the choice of things. I have never seen so many cake mixes or icings (not even in Canada, but maybe things have changed?!).
The kids planted seeds and Max, of course, played with his boats in the paddling pool and in the bath tonight. We walked to Grace’s school at the end of the road for a little play in their playground. By noon it was actually hot outside and I missed not being able to jump into the water to cool down. Issie was back on a bike, but in her usual know it all tone, screams and cries, blamed me, of course, for not being able to ride it properly. The pedals do not go backwards. Once I managed to explain this to her (she was not a willing listener), she did get it, but still grumped at one thing or another, which earned her a time out and no bike for the rest of the day. Despite her begging later that afternoon, I did not give in.
We are all so exhausted and did not manage an early bedtime, but far more reasonable than the last few nights. I promised a quarter to the first person who fell asleep. Max fiddled for a long time, but Issie was the queen of ‘sleeping lions’ although probably not asleep first and won my vote. I in fact fell asleep with them for a bit. I am shattered. The ‘Ring of Fire’ beer probably didn’t help!! Beer with hot red pepper. It is actually very good! Once I am done this, and reading email, will drag myself back upstairs too. Jen and Charles have also turned in. Issie will then be moved into the double air mattress in Grace’s room with Grace, and Max will stay with me.
Max lost his second tooth. I think it happened while we were brushing his teeth. Unfortunately, we think it fell down the sink. So, another note to the tooth fairy!!!
Getting too long. Off to a flea market of some sort tomorrow with picnic (Jen is working). BBQ and parade on Monday. Plenty to do.