to Grandpa's house we go....

We spent the weekend at my father-in-law's house. The kids had a great time-me too. They were great in the car. Landon had to stop to use the potty multiple times. It is not that easy to fit in those little stalls with a baby in a car seat, a 3 year old and an adult. Thank goodness for handicap stalls. Landon went to a State Park that had a touch tank. He worked up the courage to touch a sting ray.The last time he tried, he wouldn't even let me touch it. He was too afraid. He was really brave. He talked my ear off about it. He got to push buttons and listen to bird calls and baby alligator cries. A big day for any kid. Kai was a big hit. One person at the house was quoted as saying "I saw that smile of hers and thought 'what can I buy you?'" She is almost ready to crawl. She gets up on all fours and starts to rock. She manages to push her self backwards. Their arms are stronger than their legs and it makes them go backwards. She gets so frustrated that she can't go forward. If she gets any forward progress, she is so proud of herself. Their grandpa has full-length mirrors on the closets in the bedrooms. Kai had the best time playing in front of them. Looking from herself, to whoever else was in the room with a great big smile. The house has a great couch. Some of the seats are reclines. Landon had the best time pulling them out, sliding head first off of the them and jumping from seat to seat. It is a wonder he didn't break something. It was an interesting weekend and I am glad I took them. I was a bit nervous about driving them both by myself, but everything went well.