We had a really fun adventure day yesterday. :) I told the kids we were going somewhere fun right after breakfast, but I wouldn't tell them where. As we were driving, Finn and Cora both kept asking where we were going, so I asked the whole car "okay guys, do you want to know what the surprise is?" Finn and Cora both yelled out "YEAH!" and Layla yelled out "Noooooooo!" She is so her father's daughter. I hate surprises, and Jonas loves them. :)
The surprise was going to see a movie (Trolls) at a $2 special summer seating (in very fancy chairs that recline). Layla and Finn had a great time, and Cora did too...but Cora having a good time meant I didn't have as lovely as a time. I took her to the bathroom 3 times, and she went down to the other end of the row to refill her popcorn 76 times. Most of that popcorn is probably still on the floor of the theatre. Cora also had GREAT FUN with the reclining chairs, moving them up and down all the time, and talking the entire movie. So...I'll just be honest and say I'd prefer to leave Cora at home during experiences like this, haha, but if that meant we'd all miss out I guess I can take one for the team. :)
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| We went to Cherry Berry for ice cream / frozen yogurt (INFERIOR) after the show. My kids have never been someplace like this before! For what they like to eat it's still far overpriced, but it was a fun thing to do with friends. |
Then on our way home from the theatre we picked up Ainsley and Thaddeus and spend the next 5 hours outside swimming!
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| Ainsley and Layla took a short break to excavate a $3 treasure block from the Target dollar section. They were recording the progress and doing the manual labor while Cora was the expert scientist on the computer, checking out their facts online. Cora love this role for sure. |
At the end of the day I found all 3 kids like this. Playing nicely together on the piano. Melt my heart. Jonas also started each kid on piano lessons yesterday, just very basic, beginner stuff...but still fun to think about!
