(Sophie and Cori on opposite sides)
(Addi... holding on for dear life. Lexi... hand's up and laughing. Sophie... hand's up and a big smile!)
I decided that a weekly activity would put these passes to good use.... so Monday it is! We spent 4 hours at Liberty Land. The girls rode the bumper boats (twice)
Funny story... Sophie was really getting into shooting the water, but she struggled steering and shooting at the same time. Her boat turned towards the people watching, and she sprayed a stream of water near the people waiting at the entrance. This lady literally yelled at Sophie "Stop it! You are NOT supposed to shoot the water over here!"... seriously screamed it. Then she looked at me and mumbled "... well that's what they told us..." I just smiled extra big. I didn't see the need to say anything, she yelled at Sophie already... loud enough for the both of us. I think she wanted me to say sorry... but I didn't... because I wasn't! She looked like a few streams of water might do her some good. Maybe chill her out a bit.
They rode the carousel, the airplanes... and we played a round of miniature golf. Then they climbed the rock wall, rode the frog ride (a million times in a row), did the bumper boats again, climbed the wall again... and we ended with a game of laser tag. It was a lot of fun. I love spending time with my kids. Now other kid's... I'm not so fond of.
Funny Story... The girls were waiting in line to climb the rock wall and a couple teeagers cut in front of Cori. She turned around and looked at me like she was going to cry. I said "tell them they can't do that!" Cori said she couldn't. I said "Well I'll tell them..." and Cori grabbed my arm, "No Mom! Don't make a big deal!" So I looked at her and said "Fine, then don't complain about it to me if you aren't willing to do anything about it." I could see the internal debate. Do I make a big deal about it? or do I just let it go? She looked at me and said "It's not a big deal." Alrighty then.
Not more than 30 seconds later another girl just casually walked towards the line. I think she was just looking at what the line was for. Cori got right up to her, "The back of the line is over there!" and pointed. My eyes got wide with surprise... surprised by Cori's behavior mostly. She looked at me and covered her mouth. "I bit her head off, huh?" I said "Yeah... but it's okay."
I don't think she'll let anyone cut in front of her anymore! Too funny!
(Cori, Lexi, and Sophie)...
It got pretty crowded as we were leaving. I felt like I left with a nervous twitch. You know, the kind of tick when my nerves are shot and I'm seconds away from screaming just to see if I can hear it! It was so loud! We had a great time though.
Later that night we had a bbq with one of Mike's mission companions. It was so good to see him and his cute family. He served with Mike and my Bro-in-law, so they all have some funny stories. I love how much they all enjoyed their missions, the people they served, and the other missionaries. It's so fun!
I've been busy working, things have really picked up. I'm booked 3 weeks out, and it's fun to be building a regular clientele. I'm finally getting better at re-stocking supplies and knowing what I need and what I don't need. It will still take some time, but I'm getting there.
It feels so great to work! I have always loved working... but to be able to do what I love and get paid, not to mention do it at my house! I can't think of anything better.
I am getting a cement walkway poured from my studio to the front of my house. They are also pouring a big pad in the backyard as well. We have started the process of fixing the retaining wall and fence. It will be a messy and pricey summer. But I can't wait to get it over with and get that much closer to our goals with the backyard!
I figure that it will take at least one more year to get things where I want them. It's only been 5 years!... the first year we moved in it was August, so we waited... year two we did basic sprinklers and grass, the wall and fence... year three was the trampoline area, flowers and gardening... last year was the basement doors and studio doors... now this year cement and fixes. Bleh! I always joke that it will be done when the kids move out. Now I'm convinced there is no such thing as 'done'.
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