Friday Night (Memories)

We were supposed to go camping tonight but honestly, I was too tired, it was too cold and windy and I didn't get everything together.

So, instead we went on a 3 mile hike on a trail close to our home - that I've wanted to go on for 2 years.  Tonight was the night.  GREAT memories.  Good exercise. Bonding.  Even got to talk with G (oldest) about selecting trails and that God wants us to select the narrow trail (path) for our lives.  She asked if I follow God.  Yup. Gave examples. Told her it was hard sometimes but God knows best.  Good stuff.

No yelling, crying, or anything bad.

Home. Quick dinner.

Played doctor.  Each had a stethoscope.  I was the patient.  I was examined and treated by a variety of objects including

a light up purple dog ball - or intraoral illumination
a mirror to check my teeth
a toy camera to take a photo for my chart and as an x-ray for my injured foot.
a pez dispenser for shots
a green rubber circle thing to examine my nose and to give me medicine
a wooden piece of celery to dispense meds into my mouth.
many wooden puzzle pieces to do something on my lips and teeth (and gums by accident)

and, 3 kids gave me comfort items: dog, a get well card, etc.

Only Z explained his exam/treatment techniques.  The others just did what they wanted.  It was GREAT!  So happy we stayed home.  Off to camp tomorrow.

When it was time for bed, I said:  "Kids, pick up all of those toys and come brush your teeth!"  They tried.  They really did.

Favorite line of the day:  "Mom, I've lost my energy.  My batteries are gone." - Z

He was right.  His little body was so tired.  He had a sleepover in the girls room (a typical nightmare!) that included 4 kids, no peeps and 4 dreaming in less than 2 mins.  NICE!  No bedtime struggle - they were asking to go to bed!  Run babies, run!