Sunday Was Really Sunny

Sunday was actually sunny.  Oh, and it was really unseasonably warm, so we went out for a picnic!  It was like a prize in the cereal box of this year.  So, first, we had a chill morning and the children played with some

Magna-Tiles we had borrowed from a friend.  Wow are they expensive, but I think the children loved them so much they would be worth it.  Luckily, we can borrow them sometimes.

Around lunchtime, we drove downtown with a picnic lunch that Noah made for us.  He made Sushi Balls, which is basically sticky rice with little bits of chopped up veggies and nori mixed into it.  We took our picnic downtown to eat at a little park and afterward we went to our co-op for treats such as chocolate pudding and gluten free gingersnaps for me.  

Then, Noah and the girls (after dropping me off at home) went to the YMCA to swim with our housemates, who met them there.  Noah tries to take the girls swimming at least once per week.  They love it.

After that, everyone was home again and we played our game for the day.  I decided to bring out one of my favorite games, Ravensburger's Labyrinth.  I really like playing this game with grown-ups (even though it is a kids game, I suppose).  Tonight, I decided to try it with three kids.  Freyja and Juno and our housemates' daughter, who is seven, played this together.  I had to sort of orchestrate the whole game, but it was fun.  

Juno won the game with a little help from me at the end, because she had to get her playing piece back to her home on the board.  I was ready for the game to be over, so when the move came when she could get home, but made a mistake, I helped her backtrack and win.  Truly, I was worn out by that time.  I guess that is why it is so difficult for me to play games with kids.  I get worn out directing the game.

Later on, Juno used Noah's Android phone to play a code-breaking game like Mastermind.  I don't remember the name of the game, but you have to guess the sequence and colors of a secret lineup.  I didn't ask if she won the game, but I think later in the week we will play Mastermind.  I love to play Mastermind.

So, they had a good time today.  Noah and I went out tonight and let Juno and Freyja's big sister, Ereshkigal, babysit them and she read stories to them before they went to sleep.  When we got home they were tucked in bed, thank goodness.

Sweet dreams everyone!