Breaking The Rules

The past few days we've had an electrician making improvements to the Deweybarn. We felt it best to vacate because power would be off for several hours. It was me and the Deweykids. Dave was between night shifts and needed sleep.

We started our day with breakfast at JP's Diner. The restaurant has a shelf about 4ft from the ceiling filled with animals and plants posed in a jungle theme. It's perfect for keeping 3 and 5 year old kids occupied. After breakfast we attended an interactive exhibit at the Flemming Museum, then did some shopping. Around noon we went to a Burger King that has a contained, indoor playground. A sign outside the play structure welcomed children 4ft and under. My heart melted as I watched Sam tenderly assist his sister climb steps she couldn't reach on her own.

After a few minutes, "Sam Dewey! How is Mae?"

"She's right here Mama!"

Several minutes later I spotted him, "Sam, where is Mae?" He responded, "She's afraid to go down the slide."

"Please check on her to make sure she's alright!"

"Hey! Anyone seen my sister? Oh! She's here Mama! You need to come get her, she's afraid to go down the slide."

"Honey, I can't come get her, the playground is for little kids. Please help her down."

10 minutes passed. I asked Sam if he could hold her close and take her down the slide with him. He responded, "She's too scared Mama." I asked another parent if adults ever go in after their kids. She personally hadn't, but her mother had gone in once to retrieve their youngest.

Now I can say I have gone into a play structure made for little kids that was full of little kids. It was tight and at one point I got stuck in a tube. When I found Mae she was sweaty, had been crying and was glad to see me. A necessary mission accomplished. Thankfully no one had to go in to extract me.

Mae is Three!

Dora survived

Sam picked out the cake receipe, definately a hit.

She's such a girl.

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Mae loved being the birthday girl. Sam was so excited he told everyone it was Mae's birthday. He was also a handful for Dave and I because he hates sharing the spotlight. As parents, I'd say the day was bittersweet, more sweet than bitter.

Oh Dear, This Could Be A Problem

Mae turns 3 tomorrow. After the kids went to bed we baked a cake and decorated our breakfast table with streamers and a giant Dora balloon. When I came in from taking our dogs out before bedtime, Meike was disturbed by something and started barking. I think it was the balloon that set her off, I hope I am wrong. Sam picked out the Dora balloon and we paid $10 for the damn thing. If Sam didn't know about it and if it hadn't been $10 I'd be tempted to pop it and forget about it. To be continued.....

Typical Morning At The Deweybarn

It's 9am and my kids are still in their pajamas. Our dogs are waiting for breakfast. Playhouse Disney is on the television. Kid toys and dog toys litter the floor. There is a basket of clean laundry sitting on the desk waiting to go upstairs.

This particular morning Sam is wearing a Little Einstiens band aid on his chin. He slipped yesterday and whacked his chin on the floor. There was no blood but he insisted a band aid was necessary. Removing it will be a battle we shall wage tonight before bath. Mae is decked out in a princess gown I brought home from Target this weekend. When I've needed to take off the gown for meals or bath she puts up a royal battle.

I love this 17 second glimpse of an average morning in our lives. Years from now it will be a cherished keepsake.

Working In Healthcare Can Warp How You View The World

When taking walks in the snow I love to discover animal tracks. We see mostly deer tracks and rabbit tracks. I've been observing bunny tracks in our driveway and have a general idea where the entrance to their dwelling is. Tonight, under the crabapple tree I saw bunny tracks, bunny droppings and spot of blood tinged bunny urine. Poor thing! I'm tempted to put out a few carrots laced with antibiotics.

Jack Is Such A Good Dog

At Least He's Funny

I hope the energy he uses to test us exhausts him as much as it does us. Today was rough, but at least we started with a giggle.