Vacation catch up

It was certainly a busy week in CB. Had lots of fun. Just enough to do me till the next visit. I figure 1 week is the perfect amount of time. After that, you get sick of where you are and want to get home pronto. The drive wasn’t too bad…though the Gravol did nothing for L. She only slept 2 hours on the way down and 1:20 on the way back. I hoped it knock her out for 4 hours. Wishful thinking. Hehehehehe

So, I’ll do a brief recap. Friday (27th) we arrived after supper and crashed. Saturday (28th) we went out to see Mike (brother, middle sibling) play with Tempted at a benefit at Steel City bar. It was a lot of fun. Lloydie (brother, oldest) and Ella (SIL) were there, and Andrea (SIL) and her brother Chris, and my aunt Goldie. We danced a lot, and DH drank a lot. A good night. Sunday (29th) we went to church with both girls…easier with 4 adults and 2 kids. That night Mom had cards at her place and we had a cake for Dad’s b-day. I lost all but $1.75…but had a good time.

Monday (30th) was dad’s actual b-day. We had a snow storm, big time. They went to a friend’s house up the street for their Rosary group. DH & I just vegged at home. Tuesday (31st) was M.J.’s b-day (nephew). In the a.m., Dad & DH shoveled while the kids & I played in the snow. Then we went down to emerge…DH got pink eye somehow. And no, I didn’t fart on his pillow. Hehehe Afterwards, we went to Mike’s. I helped Andrea shovel while DH minded the kids. The kids had a ball during the party. We stood back and watched them run and play for hours.

Wednesday (April 1st) I believe was the day Mom & I went in town for groceries. (My poor memory. All the days are running together.) Thursday (2nd) DH & I took the girls to visit DH’s aunt Debbie and g-aunt Betty. They were pretty good, though L got cranky close to lunch. That evening Andrea & I took the older kids to see Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D. It was late for them so it was a quiet ride on the way home.

Friday (3rd) was a blast! Mom & Dad had all four kids overnight. DH & I went to Mike’s for Rock Band, Texas Holdem and NHL 94 on PS2. It was so awesome to have a night to ourselves. The gals stayed up till 2 a.m. and the guys till 6 a.m. What a riot! Saturday (4th) was very slow moving. We went back to Mom & Dad’s to relieve them from watching the kids. It was just in time for nap. Hehehe DH took both girls over to his aunt’s again to play with Anthony (aunt’s grandson) and Sara (cousin’s fiancé’s daughter). In the evening, DH & I got out again to see a movie. The theatre parking lot was packed so we decided to spend the 2 hours out at the mall, just hanging out and browsing. It was a real nice break. Then Sunday (5th) was the ride home, supper, bath and bed.

So, DH got called back to the Shipyard. We’ll see how long it lasts. At least it buys him some time to decide what he wants to do about school (which is still on the table). Hmm…whatelse…L’s talking more. She says “all done,” “bye-bye,” and “hi ­­­mama/dada/nana.” That’s about it. Well, Easter’s coming. Short week this week…whoo hoo! Hope you’ve got all your shopping done.

TTFN!
~B