Monday - Ken worked in Peterborough, the girls and I did stuff - swimming, the Lift Lock, had lunch, the riverside zoo and train and playground areas. Had Indian food in the hotel (take out).
When we went to see the Lift Lock Kate kept calling it Clip Clop. It made me giggle.
Tuesday - Ken worked a half day in Peterborough. The girls and I went swimming and packed up the room. We looked into going on a Lift Lock boat cruise. Had lunch, Ken joined us, we got cupcakes at Dancing Blueberries, went back to the zoo/train/park, drove home via Newmarket where we had dinner and went to Mastermind. (Oh, and Alice is 18 months old!)
We started out today with a bit of a rush. We rushed breakfast and then rushed Ken to the job location. After that we took it easy - sort of. We went for a swim and played in the hot tub. The girls love the hot tub. After we left the hotel our first stop was the lift lock boat cruise. When we went to investigate the Lift Lock boat cruise, Kate could actually say Lift Lock, I felt a little sad that I had taught her to say it properly, but not entirely sad. I learned that the cruise was two hours in length and as much as I'd love to go through the lock we'll have to do it another day. I can't imagine trying to contain Alice on a boat for two hours. I could have done an hour I think, but not two.
After that we drove around for a bit, then stopped and had lunch where Ken joined us - yay for 1/2 days! Next was a stop in at Dancing Blueberries - to buy CUPCAKES!
Wednesday - Went to visit Grandma and Grandpa, my visiting teachers came over, and we had pancakes for dinner - Kate's were of the bunny variety.
Kate has been trying out going to the bathroom by herself. She doesn't consistently go independently, but so far it's been okay. This morning she wanted to go by herself, but that was after I'd taken Alice out of her chair. Kate actually told me not to come but invited Alice. As far as I know Kate went without incident and then proceeded to go in her room, pick out some clothes and come downstairs. When Alice didn't follow I started to head upstairs to get her but then Kate stepped on a toy and started to have a melt down. As I was comforting Kate, I heard a call of distress from Alice. I pried myself away from Kate and ran up to the bathroom. I took one look at Alice and then went to get the camera. The noise of confusion that came from Alice as I turned around to get the camera was funny. The worst part is, Kate hadn't flushed. It was thankfully only number one, but even still - gross! I promptly put Alice in the bath where Kate soon joined her. Hence we didn't get to my Mom and Dad's until much later then I had originally anticipated. I LOVE this picture. I'm not sure how Alice will feel about it in the future, but I LOVE it!
Today was the last swimming lesson. Kate was given a report card. I watched her during her lessons and although there was some progress it was limited and even though I knew she wouldn't pass her level I was still a little disappointed to see the report card. She looked decidedly uncomfortable in the water most of the time. She did put her chin in the water and today she put her mouth in the water for Krystal. I'm glad we did it - the swimming lessons that is. Kate enjoyed her lessons - I think it made her feel like a big girl. Krystal was so great with Kate, she was very patient. She took Kate at her own pace and never pressured her. Kate did a good job following instructions and listening to the teacher - a risk taker she is not. Risk taking - I like that she is cautious, but I do hope that I can help her learn to take the risks that are important.
As for the rest of Thursday... it is a total blank.
Friday - Went downtown Toronto to visit friends, after dinner went to get ice cream downtown Tottenham.
I have so enjoyed this summer. Part of what I've enjoyed so much, is not having to rush. I was hoping to leave the house around 9, but that didn't happen, and that was just okay. Alice was so cute at breakfast. I think she might have eaten a few bites of her rice krispies, but mostly she just enjoyed feeding her dog.
Saturday - Whittamore's Farm, then a long drive, then dinner out in Alliston, a stop at the "sun" park and grocery shopping.
Whittamore's Farm is just around the corner from the Toronto Zoo. We have driven past it so many times, but after being at the zoo we just need to go home, not somewhere else. Last night Ken and I talked and talked about what to do today. I was up for something different, but I wasn't sure exactly what. We never did make a decision and so this morning we still weren't sure what we were going to do. After some debate, we decided to go to Niagara Falls.
Just before we left the girls and I went to the Tottenham mall so I could pick up a renewal of my allergy medication. When we got to the mall we just had to visit the new dollar store. I purchased a cleaning brush for Kate (she's trying to be Cinderella!), a letter tracing book for Kate and two chapsticks - one for Kate and one for Alice (I know, I'm dumb).
We went back home picked up Ken and started driving to Niagara Falls. Or at least that is where we were headed for about two minutes until Kate asked where we were going and when we told her the Falls she begged to go to a mall. I suggested a farm, and that seemed good enough. Someday we'll stop letting the three year old make our decisions for us! We started driving east on highway nine and I looked backwards and thought, that's why you don't give an 18 month old chapstick. We pulled over, Ken cleaned her up and we were back on our way.
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