We just got back from our week in New York on Thursday. It was a busy time but the kids, particularly Oliver, had so much fun. He was so excited about going on the airplane and he did a fantastic job on both flights. He announced on Thursday as we were landing that he wants to be a pilot when he's older (cue the "you need to study really hard" talk from mum!!!). Emily did pretty well too although she was a very wiggly worm on mum's lap. Our flight back didn't leave until 7:30pm so she was really tired and couldn't get comfy to sleep. Safe to say both kids fell asleep in the car on the way home and Oliver had to be carried inside!!
The 60th wedding anniversary party for Jon's grandparents went really well. So many people showed up and I think they were really stunned by how many people had made the effort to come along. And it was so wonderful for them to see all the great grandkids! Aunt Shari had drawn a really cool road map on a shower curtain which was taped to the floor and the kids had a blast driving cars all around it during the party!
Sunday was a bit cool and rainy so we didn't do a whole lot but took the kids to a play area in a mall. Oliver went on a carousel ride for the first time and couldn't really decide if he liked it or not. But he did go on another one later in the week so I think he's a convert! Monday wasn't as wet so we took the kids to Buffalo Zoo in the morning and then headed over to Canada to see Niagara Falls in the afternoon. Oliver was so excited to see the really big waterfall like the one in Lightning McQueen (if you've seen the movie you'll know what I mean!). He loved it and had no fear standing on the wall to take a closer look (mum almost had a heart attack at one point though - me and heights don't get along let alone watching my kids near heights). Emily was so smiley all the time as well! This was despite being sick overnight the previous night. We think there was a little bug going around as little Jameson was sick, then Emily and then me. Thankfully brief though!
Tuesday was awful weather wise but we went to the National Museum of Play in Rochester which was the most amazing place I've ever seen. Rooms and room of amazing things for kids to see and do, some based around favourite kid's characters, others science and history based but all with the element of fun. I think Oliver could have spent another whole day there and I'm pretty sure we didn't see everything.
On Wednesday and Thursday we tried to chill out a little and the kids had some time at the playground although it was chilly on the Wednesday. They were pretty tired anyway, especially Oliver as he hadn't napped all week. Now we are getting back into routine and they have both napped very well the past two days!
Jon had a very quick turnaround once we got home and headed off for a business trip to India yesterday lunchtime. He is gone until next weekend. So it is me trying to keep the children entertained for a whole week on my own! Today the weather is gorgeous so we'll be outside after naptime blowing bubbles :)
Oh, and the big news yesterday was that Emily took her first proper step!! I keep having the camera close at hand so I can catch the next one on video but nothing yet. Watch this space....
Yep, Oliver is a little big for these swings!!
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