Eli's swim lesson was a miss. I am kinda annoyed we didn't make it but it looked very icky out. There was a dark cloud and thunderstorms not far from our home on the doppler when Adam checked the weather so we thought it would be canceled. Well the class wasn't cancelled after all so now I feel bad we missed it.
Sunday was supposed to be a beach day and it was also very overcast and icky out. We took a chance and got the minivan all packed as we just got on the road, the rain starts! It was light but it still didn't look good. My friend Sylvia called and told us it was really bad at Misquamicut Beach where we were headed and probably not worth the trip. We were determined to make the best of it, and we decided to go to Middletown which isn't far from where we live. We ate at Orourke's Dinner & went to Kid City. Kid City was AWESOME and Orourke's dinner was really good. Orourke's Dinner has been featured on "Dinners, Dive's & Drive In's" (if you watch Food Network). Kid City is a children's museum and it so much fun! It also had a really cool lower level where you run around in your socks (it is only for 3yr olds and under).
Even little Bo had a good time. There was a mirrored area that was just for babies his age, he loved seeing his own reflection! Eli seemed to really love the whole museum, I can't wait to go back and it was really affordable at $8 a person. It was a perfect way to spend a rainy day. When we got home Eli was ready for a nap and then the sun came out so we went over to Meme' & Poppi's after his nap for a swim.
Eli working the fish hatchery area of the museum
Adam and Boden enjoying some quality time at the museum together
The other unexpected thing that happened is that I found the perfect pull out couch for Eli & Bo's playroom that used to be exclusively the guest bedroom. I got it at Bob's on Friday night with my new favorite shopping partner (Adam's Dad! hahah), it was in the clearance area & and a neutral color. It works really well with the room. I even got the temperpedic mattress in it not the one with the coils, all for $400! Yippie!! Might I add - I LOVE my minivan. Basically....I came, I saw, and I conquered. I just love being able to buy things and have space and be on my way!
I have been dreaming about making that 1st floor room a real playroom for a while now, the toys are finally under control in our house! The playroom is really coming along.... I have some finishing touches to do to it but I love how organized things are & we still have a perfect place for my family to sleep when they visit!
Oh yeah and when the room looks like a hot mess I can just CLOSE THE DOOR so I don't have to look at it for the moment!
