It was time for a change! I had gotten tired of the same old, day after day routine that we had gotten into during the week. And I felt like the kids just weren't being stimulated and life had no spark for them. Evenings were especially monotonous so last wed. night we packed the kids in the van and went to the Cornwall Center. The kids did great in their stroller. Caden had a hard time not running around so it was a good opportunity for him to learn how to behave when we are out like that. The mall was really quiet which helped a lot. I was even able to pick up a few things while we were there.
That outing, with Justin along, gave me a little more confidence. Wise decision or not, I took the 4 kids to the Southland on thursday. By myself! It was really warm here and so we weren't freezing during the 10 minutes it takes to get everyone out of the van and into the stroller and all ready to go in. We picked up a few things at walmart, took it all back to the van and then spent a little time at the library. That was the little boys' first visit to the library, at 14 months! Yikes - Caden had gone about a hundred times at that age. Oh, well. I do what I can. The kids did great! After that Justin met us at the food court for lunch. It was a really nice time out. I felt all fired up and exhilerated after that. It just went so well and gave me a small taste of freedom! Maybe I don't have to stay put at home. Day after day after day! Here's a bunch of pics from our adventure at the mall...
That outing, with Justin along, gave me a little more confidence. Wise decision or not, I took the 4 kids to the Southland on thursday. By myself! It was really warm here and so we weren't freezing during the 10 minutes it takes to get everyone out of the van and into the stroller and all ready to go in. We picked up a few things at walmart, took it all back to the van and then spent a little time at the library. That was the little boys' first visit to the library, at 14 months! Yikes - Caden had gone about a hundred times at that age. Oh, well. I do what I can. The kids did great! After that Justin met us at the food court for lunch. It was a really nice time out. I felt all fired up and exhilerated after that. It just went so well and gave me a small taste of freedom! Maybe I don't have to stay put at home. Day after day after day! Here's a bunch of pics from our adventure at the mall...
so much for the library being a cultural experience ;)
lunch at the food court
Liam can hardly contain his excitement!
what are you up to?...
Look out Evan...
Don't worry we stopped him and Evan was none the wiser. So - a successful outing!
Comments
AMY
Can't imagine how you even remember to bring your camera, but I'm glad you do!!
Vicki