So, lots of people got to go on vacation last week, while Wilmaville turned into Rainy-Ville. Christina jetted (if that's possible) to Maryland. We, on the other hand, spent the week entertaining three sets of friendly folks. And while it was gobs of fun to see our friends and family, I tried to get back to work today and the kids just weren't ready for that. Veronica and Mac still wanted trips to the beach, lunches and ice cream treats with cousins, and a visit to a family friend's backyard hot tub and pool. Going to swim practice and snacks at home just didn't cut it. Nor did having mom sit at her computer to try to figure out some design work or some cryptic e-mail message from one of my family members. Petra was just content to have her nose wiped and drink cup filled, as she still is fighting her cold of last week.
We did take an excursion to Howe Creek Landing next to Mayfaire so I could pick up some information for a piece I'm writing for the newspaper. (I had hoped it would encourage naps, but no such luck.) We stopped by Giggles, a drop-in childcare place, which I brought the kids in to check out. The kids were excited when I told them they could take a tour; their faces deflated when I said that we were not staying. I need to put them in Simply Play tomorrow. Wednesday, before their swim meet, it may be Giggles while I meet with another commercial real estate developer. And I'll bet that on Thursday I'll do battle about why I never take the kids anywhere.
Veronica keeps asking when we can go stay in a hotel somewhere. How do I let her know that I had intended for us to get her cousins, who live in Baltimore, to come stay in The Glenn…and then we could stay there, as well. I think my timing is just a tad off on that now. The Glenn was demolished last week.
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