Summer Moments with the Kids
I had several activities out with the kids, especially my boys. Most of them involve eating out because it’s a treat that we don’t get to do normally unless we’re out on a date! Also it’s hot this summer and I’ve wanted every excuse to take each of them out for frozen yogurt.
I love seeing what their toppings say about them. W for instance loves putting gummy worms, chocolate dipped waffle cones, and an assortment of cookies because he has a major sweet tooth. F does a sparse variety so he can taste most of the yogurt flavor. L always has a very fruity taste, even the yogurt is pineapple and coconut or piña colada. We used all our froyo coupons and still keep coming back!
First up, F and I had a quick drive thru date at Chik-fila. We had baby in the van and he had come from a dental appointment which we needed to go to Henry’s feeding therapy appointment right after. I’m so fortunate to have a son who loves to be helpful and enjoys spending time with me asking questions the entire time in the car. He asked me why I wear makeup, and I told him I’m trying to look a little more put together. “Then… why do you wear clothes with holes in them?” I looked down and saw that my blouse was completely ripped. It made me laugh so hard! I didn’t even realize, and he was absolutely right to be confused.
W wanted to share with me his favorite place to eat, Panda Express. I asked Jer what they normally order and that’s what we got plus a special drink. “You have a kind and generous heart” his fortune said.
W read enough to earn a free meal at Texas Roadhouse, so we headed there after they opened at 3:30pm. I ordered a really good meal thanks to the waiter’s suggestion. W did not try any of my food, but he did allow me to split a bread roll with him.
F and I had a “dinner and a movie” date and watched Spiderman Brand New Day at the theater. We arrived at Olive Garden just in time for the lunch special (lucky!), and ended up ordering exactly the same thing: shrimp scampi, chicken and gnocchi soup, and breadsticks.
Summer Adventures
The boys got to sleep outside in the tent after Jer went on a campout and left it out to dry. We enjoyed delicious Red Barn ice cream with my parents, and a very special homemade Sushi night while they were here.
