Oh The Sweet Sound Of...

...Silence!!!! The kids had a slumber party at Joan's house last night. They spent a few hours with Joan in the day first while I drove to Malbis to shop and eat with my friend, Sarah. We've never gotten together without our 6 kiddos in tow. It was wonderful with just the two of us. We were able to follow one line of thought from beginning to end without being interrupted and then not being able to remember what we were talking about. The only interruption was at Olive Garden when 3 different pages started singing when they weren't supposed to. We finally found a seat near the hostess station to wait.

Anyway, I picked the kids up from Joan's on the way home, fed them dinner, gave them baths and put them in their pajamas before returning to drop them off. Caden has been assuring me he would be a big boy and spend the night. I gave his new puppy (Santa) many hugs and kisses to hold for Caden. When it was time for me to leave, the tears started flowing and he decided he wanted to stay with me. We took one slow drive around the block while he thought about what he wanted to do. He decided he wanted to go back so we tried again. I told him to run in and scream "fooled you" to make a game out of it. He did and was laughing when I snuck out the second time.

I did a little wandering around stores with my parents and then we went to Krispy Kreme for a late night treat. I know all my Northern friends love Dunkin Donuts, but they don't hold a candle to a fresh off the conveyor belt glazed Krispy Kreme donut - pure BLISS! (btw, I don't understand that candle expression...can anyone explain it to me?)

I went to bed about 9 and got to stay in my bed until almost 9 this morning. That's 12 hours, people! I normally am lucky to get 7-8 (if I go to bed on time). I'm rested and happy today. I'm actually supposed to be at Joan's right now instead of sitting here blogging. Oops. I'm sure she won't mind since she enjoys the blog.

Today's agenda includes a pit stop at Krispy Kreme for the kids after lunch, a trip to the beach, and dinner with Grandma Molly if everyone stays well today. So far only my mom and Caden have been sick, but Caden thought it was funny that his bottom was squirting (sorry, way too much TMI). His only lasted about 12 hours, thankfully so the 'fun' didn't wear off :p!