Wow, I am proud of myself in that I am staying true to my word and providing not only an update, but also pictures from the past week, including a wonderful day with the daycare at Storyland!
The past week in and of itself was fairly routine. On Wednesday evening, Gord went out to the gun club and did some skeet shooting. Erin and I decided to have an adventure at Zellers in Smiths Falls! An adventure at Zellers you ask? Why yes, every trip is an adventure with an almost-three-year-old!!! Erin and were doing some shopping in preparation for her big 3rd birthday party. I think we just about have everything in order now, short of the pinata (imagine the squiggly over the 'n'!!) and treats to go inside, and of course food for the party. We then decided to have some dinner at the restaurant in Zellers. I don't think I have eaten at a department store restaurant since I was a kid and used to go to the ones inside Woolworths or Kresgese. What memories!! Of course, they acutally serve you at a table now - no counter service anymore! Erin had a ball - who wouldn't with 4 mini pogos and pigtail fries!!
Thursday was a make-up swimming class for Erin, so we went to that and had dinner out once again - Boston Pizza this time. I don't think I have eaten out so much in the same week in ages! Erin has done really well with her swimming. Her last class was actually this morning. I have to register for group lessons for the fall next week. She also wants to take ballet lessons again, so I am going to try to balance that on the same day, since the two places are right across the road from each other!!
Friday of course was the big trip to Storyland. This week was certainly a week of walking down memory lane as I got to ride on a school bus for the first time since I got my licence! Everything in me said that I should convince Erin not to sit near the back of the bus, but I let her convince me. Yup, for those of you that remember, the back of the bus is still an adventure whenever you hit the big potholes that grace our Canadian roads!! The day itself could not have been better though. It was sunny and warm but not stinking hot like much of the summer has been! Erin had a great time and so did all of the other kids. I've posted a few pictures and I'm sure you can tell how much fun she had! For my pals with little ones reading this, if you get a chance, take your kids here. The place is really great and believe it or not, they actually don't try to gouge you, like most of the other North American family tourist attractions do!
So, here we are on Saturday now. Erin is actually snoozing away right now. Gord took her to swimming this morning and I cleaned the house - I'm sore right now (I'm also paying for the school bus ride!!). They got home shortly after noon and I whisked her away again to go and see a movie. We went to see 'Barnyard'. I think Erin now has a healthy fear of coyotes. I give the movie a 2 out of 5. I shouldn't complain because I had a gift card and it didn't cost anything, but it wasn't the best kids movie I've seen. Erin liked the animals at the start of the movie, but once the coyotes showed up, she didn't want to watch it anymore. Oh well, like I said, it didn't cost me anything. After the movie I took Erin to get a haircut. She was good as gold and can now see again! I can't believe how quickly those little bangs of hers grow! Gord is out right now, as he has been all afternoon escape-proofing our barnyard for Minnie. She is getting very large and is getting to be quite a nuisance. Her latest trick? Jumping up on the hood of cars. So now you understand the escape-proof analogy....
Enjoy the pics and until next time.....
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