Fun Times with Grandma and Papa

We've been keeping busy this week and have really been enjoying our visit with my Mom and Harry.

Monday afternoon Benjamin and Papa got their hair cuts together! Benjamin dreads the trip to the hair dressers but he did an excellent job. They both got their hair cuts at the same time and at one point Benjamin looked over at his Papa and said "You're doing a great job, Papa. You're so brave." Then he went back to eating his lollipop as he sat on the booster seat getting his hair cut. He didn't whine or fuss a bit once he was actually getting his hair cut. So, who was really the brave one?

On Wednesday Benjamin's class had their Mother's Day celebration and all the mom's in his class were invited to tea. My mom and Harry watched Samuel while I went to see Benjamin at school. It was really a nice time. We made soap with the kids which was fun, the teacher read a book about Moms, the kids sang a song about Moms, we had tea, and a snack and the teachers handed out a booklet in which each child answered some questions about their mom. It was really a fun time.

Benjamin and my mom have been enjoying a new "Horton Hatches the Egg" Dr. Suess book just about every night. And it has shorted our bedtime routine a bit which has been nice! One less book I have to read. Not that I don't totally enjoy reading to my boys because I truly love how much they enjoy books. But I must say that it's a nice break to have someone else reading to them!

Samuel has really been energetic and fun-loving. He always is I suppose but it's just a joy to see him share that same spirit with his grandparents. Even though the boys don't get to see their grandparents often when they do it's pretty amazing to see the bonds they share. My boys have been blessed with such wonderful grandparents.

We've had our share of rain the past couple of days. Today I had the entire day off so we started our day off at IHOP! The boys were pretty well behaved for the hour or so we spent there and we all enjoyed our breakfast. After breakfast, the rain had slowed a bit so Grandma announced that she wanted to take a walk in the rain. She had brought the boys new umbrellas so it was the perfect opportunity to try them out. So, what kid wouldn't want to take a walk in the rain with their new umbrella. Benjamin was beaming as he and Grandma strolled up the street and back. Some times it is just the simplest pleasures that can thrill a child. I love that. I must have acquired that from my mother!