So, we decided to stay home and just relax this morning. Grandma taught Bible with the kids and then they played hide-and-seek in the condo. We decided to get out for lunch so I left it up to Tyler and, of course, his first pick was Olive Garden. I had the kids bring their iPads and practice their math facts while we waited for our meals. Gotta keep up on our school work when we can!
After dinner we headed over to the Children's Museum. Its been a while since we visited so it was fun seeing them take interest in different exhibits.
We played some of the giant board games...
Sammy and I went in the hurricane simulator...
Sammy spent some time in jail...
We built in a giant Lego home...
Did some crafts...
Panned for gems...
Pretended to be doctors to cure Grandma of numerous ailments...
We had a lot of fun! But as the afternoon wore on, the museum filled in and we decided to call it a day before it got too crowded. When we got home, we went outside to find this guy had stopped over for a visit. (Remember we are a minimum of 170' in the air) He is at least 3" long and his body is as round as a nickel. In Bible, we have been learning about the plagues in Egypt, so we named him our Locust and checked on him regularly.
I spent some time working on tasks for Autism Family Network this afternoon while the kids played quietly. Grandma finished her book and then made us a spaghetti dinner... thank you!
After dinner, the kids and I headed down for another late-night dip in the hot tub. When we arrived, the gate was padlocked closed... apparently due to the weather. So I headed back up with two very disappointed kids.
Instead, Tyler watched TV with Bev and I while Sammy played in her room. At one point, Tyler and I had to run downstairs to tell the desk clerk that the neighbor's fire alarm kept going off but otherwise it was a pretty quiet night. The kids talked with Dad a bit and then snuggled in for the night.
The forecast changed to 12-15" of rain now. We are watching the news for updates but so far the flooding and warnings haven't really effected us. Just staying in as if it were any other rainy day. Lots of family and friends have been checking on us though... apparently the news is covering it back home.
