The Monteiro Family

Quick recap of February vacation so far…with a funny story to embarrass Lauren when she’s 16!

Monday, I took the kids to Kidz Wurld in North Attleboro. Very cool indoor play space geared towards the toddler/preschool group. Was very fun. The kids loved it. I was very impressed by the cleanliness of the place. A little pricey for 2 hours of play but worth it with an online coupon. Lauren loved climbing the climber and the train themed bouncy structure. Carter loved driving the cars, playing in the house and kitchen, and trying the open air bouncy structure. Grammy and Grampy came for a visit in the afternoon which is always a treat. Lauren loves them so much and I was grateful for the company.

Tuesday Lauren went to school so I could have a one-on-one day with Carter. It was snowy but we managed to get out and try a Gymboree class (Lauren used to go all the time but Carter had never been). He was a bit clingy at first being in a new space with new kids but warmed up by the end. He loved crawling through the barrel and the bubbles. Then we went to get a haircut. He did much better this time. No tears! And he looks so BIG now. We then went out for lunch…I LOVE spending time with just him especially since he missed out on all the one-on-one time that Lauren had as an infant.

Lauren, who switched to a new classroom a few weeks ago had a blast at school. They got to go out and play in the snow in the morning and because I didn’t want to go out to get in the snow to get her later in the afternoon, I picked her up early which is always a treat.

Wednesday the kids had a dentist appointment. Lauren’s third and Carter’s first. Lauren was a superstar. You’d never know she’s my kid since I DREAD going to the dentist. She was very excited to show Carter “how to do it”. She climbed right up in the chair, picked her toothpaste flavor and was totally calm getting her teeth cleaned. She even let the hygenist bring her into another room to get x-rays. I was so proud. Carter wasn’t quite as thrilled. He didn’t want his personal space invaded but they did manage to count his teeth and check to make sure we were brushing well and that there was no decay. They even cleaned a tooth or two. Proud to say neither kid had any cavities! We then took a walk around the outlets for some fresh air and got a chocolate covered strawberry as a treat for doing such a good job at the dentist. We made yummy blueberry muffins in the afternoon for breakfast the next day. Fun to have both kids standing on chairs at the counter to help bake. Reminds me of when I was little….making memories! In the evening, John and I went out for a bit while Grammy and Grampy babysat. A treat for all.

Today, (Thursday) Carter went to school so Lauren and I could have a one-on-one day. We had a play date scheduled with a friend (a boy who used to be in her class but who recently changed schools) which was a blast. They were very excited to see each other and played really well together. So nice that they are at an age where they can go off and play and I can sit and have coffee and chat with his mom, who I get along with really great as well. After about 2 hours of playing and running back and forth from the living room, through the kitchen, to his room, they settled into playing in the bedroom. Well, I noticed it had gotten a bit quiet in there and got a bit nervous but then heard laughing and figured all was well. Well, 30 seconds after I relaxed the little boy came running back to the kitchen laughing and I noticed he had his shirt on inside out and backwards…um….got a bit nervous about the condition Lauren’s clothes might be in. His mom asked why his shirt was like that and through his laughter, he said, “she’s naked! HAHAHAHA!” Well I ran into the room and Lauren was completely naked, lying under the covers of his bed! I was mortified! This is a little boy who I am supposed to be babysitting a few days a week this summer. What kind of family are they going to think we are if Lauren is stripping during a play date?!?! Well, after quickly getting her dressed we had an impromptu discussion about keeping clothes on for warmth and for MODESTY…HELLO! And then started cleaning up because it was time to go home for lunch! When I got home I emailed the mom to thank her for having us over and to let her know that this was NOT typical behavior. In fact, Lauren has NEVER behaved like that EVER even in the privacy of her own home! I have not heard back yet….hmmmm…

The afternoon was spent baking chocolate chip cookies and pretending that I am a normal mama with a normal kid!

Tomorrow is Friday….so sad…but both kids are going to school so that I can try to get things accomplished and save us from spending the weekend running errands and maybe do something fun as a family for a change. I always plan a day like tomorrow with a to do list that is impossible to complete but I’m going to work hard at crossing off laundry, grocery shopping, a Target run, lesson plans for the upcoming week at school, and printing Carrie’s wedding invitations. Wish me luck!

And yeah, I know I said I was updating the look of the page…and I am…when I have some free time…in other words, don’t hold your breath that it will happen before 2015!

ETA: Just heard back from the other mom…all is well…she doesn’t think my kid is some kind of exhibitionist! Phew!