I was tired this morning because of being out late and not sleeping well during the night. Plus, Michael barely said goodbye to me. He’s upset with me, for who knows what. I mean I can guess, but if it’s what I think it is, I don’t care. He can pout. I’m not going to molly coddle him. He’s actually been pretty moody for almost a week now.
Michaela has been coughing some and I was afraid to take her swimming at Jill’s hotel.
Taking her into that humidity and then out into the cold would just turn her cough into something more. I know the kids were disappointed, but they’ll get over it.
I took the morning to get a couple things done. I did all but the last load of laundry because I needed to be home when that dried. It was Michael’s shirts. I also made a sympathy card for the lady who lost her husband this week. It took me almost two hours to make, but it turned out pretty good. I also got the dishes cleaned out of the sink.
After we ate lunch we went to meet Jill at her hotel. From there, we went to St. Louis Mills Mall. I knew Jill would like it there. We spent a lot of time there.
Our first stop was Claire’s. Tina got a bling bling ring. Michaela got a bracelet. Then, we stopped in at KB Toys. Caleb found a blue Dinaco Lightening McQueen he wanted, so he got that. Then, we stopped into a store that had all kinds of cool stuff. It had things like incense and potpourri oils and stuff like that.
Then, we went into the
Anna (Jill’s MIL) went shopping while Jill and I sat and talked and watched the kids play. She was loving it and enjoying the time to just look around. She bought a few things.
When we left the jump center we went to The Children’s Place Outlet and they were having one of their awesome sales. It was great that they were having this sale when Jill was here to take advantage of it. They had most winter things on sale. I don’t think any of their winter things were above $3.99. I got five shirts for Caleb and four shirts and a sweater for Michaela for $44.00. Jill got two bags full of stuff for her kids and Anna bought some things for Jill’s niece and nephew.
The line to check out was really long and it took a while to get through it. At one point Tina was trying to hang from one of the racks. Anna and I were both telling her to get down (Jill had the older three with her. They’d gone to the restroom). I told Tina, “That’s just for clothes.” She tells me, “I’m pajamas.” What a turkey.
When we were finally done waiting in line at The Children’s Place I only had a short time left before I had to get home to make supper. So, we took the kids to the playground that is inside the mall. Jill grabbed a map of the mall to plan the rest of their shopping experience. The kids got to play for about 15 minutes. Jill and I talked a little more. Then, it was time for me to leave. It was really hard to leave.
I enjoyed her visit down here so much. I wish we could have spent even more time together. I really did not want to say goodbye. I don’t have any friends that live close that I am that comfortable with. I can totally be myself with her and feel completely comfortable about it. It’s the one thing I’ve always wanted from a friendship and never could find until now. And, Anna is great. She is so down to earth and so easy to talk to. I love listening to her stories. She’s just a really neat lady.
Then, there’s the kids. Aaron is so cute and all boy. Caleb LOVED having another boy to hang around with. Michaela felt left out some because she’s not used to Caleb having someone closer to his age. But, she did like having the other kids around. Tina is a spitfire and so full of life. She’s so funny and so much fun to watch. She’s so smart, too. Jill is in trouble in so many ways with that child. Anthony is just the cutest baby since Caleb was born. He is so happy. The only times he fusses is when he’s hungry, needs changing or is confined to a stroller or car seat. It’s so easy to get him to smile and laugh. I had so much fun playing with him.
I just hate that they live so far away.
Then, tonight after supper, Michaela had to go to gymnastics. I watched her until she decided she didn’t want me to watch anymore. It’s hard to watch them there because of the set up of the building, so I sat down and tried to read a magazine. Their chairs are the MOST uncomfortable chairs ever. They are hard plastic and I swear you can feel the metal supports through them. It’s just very hard to sit in them. So, I went out and sat in the van and listened to the radio and just zoned out until it was time to go home.
So, I guess that is it for my long weekend and my visit from my dear friend. I miss her already.
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