Rainy Day Fun

This morning began late last night. I'm not sure if it was the long afternoon nap that the Munch took or the lack of formula for her evening bottle. But for whatever reason, she was still not asleep at 11 PM. I kept thinking, "It was a long nap...wait it out." But no dice. I finally hopped in the van to drive in the pouring rain, 10+ miles to the nearest 24-hour grocery store to buy a can of formula. And wouldn't you know it, as I got in line (the only line open), there was a family in front of me with $100+ of groceries. Nearly 15 minutes later I was checking out and headed back home. After a bottle she went down and slept until 9 this morning! Who can resist that doll?

Today was rainy and cold and so we were inside the whole day. The kids are creative though and came up with all kinds of ways to entertain themselves. Here, the girls were pretending to nap with the bear. The Munch really just wanted to climb up and down. McGrooter entertained himself with his army.

When mom got home it was craft time! She brought home a new craft to make poinsettias with construction paper. The kids loved it and did a really good job. They cut out their paper and glued everything together. McGrooter took care of making the seeds with the paper whole punch.

After making poinsettias the kids turned to making birthday cards for Aunt Verna's 90th birthday party this weekend. They colored and cut, then Aggie "read" hers to me. I think hers said something like "children obey your parents" or something like that.

Mom also brought home an improvised Christmas tree since everything is still in storage. The kids were elated. They danced around and said, "cool!" It lights up and changes colors. I'm most thankful that it doesn't sing and dance though (like Grandad and Mimi's).

In closing I wanted to share this picture of one of the sunrises I enjoy at this house. Many mornings are as beautiful as this. Of course I won't miss the constant sore throats, the cramped quarters, the drinking from Dixie cups and eating from paper plates. But I will miss the scenery, especially the sunrises.