Yesterday was a much better day for the boys. We started the day by heading over to the skate park at Rockwell Park. I cannot believe how much of a little dare devil Pierce has become. I figured he would stick to the flat parts, like the deck, or not even attempt it. Nope, my son tried going off a 4' ramp, right off the bat. Obviously, I stopped him in his tracks, and yes he did have a helmet on. Instead we worked on the little hill and flat parts. He did fall a couple of times on the little hill, and was kind of discouraged about it. My method of teaching consisted of A. you are going to fall, and that is okay. Just shake it off. B. Let's start by going a 1/4 up the hill, then a half, etc. He was so excited when he could finally do it without falling! Carter joined in too, by laying backwards and using the hill as a slide. That was hilarious. After about 90 minutes of being in the skate park, some big kids showed up with their BMX bikes, and I explained it was their turn now. Despite the protests, I finally convinced him he was not ready to hang out with the big kids. But both boys watched them very intently, and I could see the wheels turning in their minds.
Then we went for a little walk and scooter ride to check out the excavator and dump truck. From where we were standing, we saw one excavator. Imagine our surprise when we saw 3 excavators as we arrived to where they were digging! Man the boys were excited. Carer's eyes just lit up, followed by a long and dramatic, "Whoa!" And since we were at Rockwell, per Pierce's request, we also did the fitness course as well. That kid is going to have abs of steel for the rest of his life if he maintains his love of fitness. I think I also have a fitness buddy too!
When we came home, Carter went to bed (the kid was exhausted) and Pierce and I made a jalapeno kiwi relish for our shrimp last night. We also painted some left over glass jars orange, and let those sit downstairs to dry. Then we moved on to painting our feet, making a path of footprints across paper. The best part was that Pierce and I were able to be silly together, have that bonding time he so desperately needs, and the mess was made in the basement. Not in the main part of the house. :)
Later that afternoon, we went to this amazing tag sale at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury. We found an AMAZING solid oak table with sides that fold out. And it is the perfect height for the boys. Can anybody guess what that is being turned into? If you thought train table, you are correct. And it was a steal at $15. Ya for not having to make one, and we already know it is sturdy. Yippee! Then we came home, I finished cooking dinner, and we hung out as a family. The boys were very happy to have daddy home, and rough housed with him, giving me a small reprieve so I could get things cleaned up and ready for today.
So far today, we have managed to head to the bank where the boys entertained everybody in there. Carter was of course saying hi to everyone, Pierce saw his beloved tellers, and I was able to get my errand done without having to worry about what they were getting into. I am finding, or rather figuring out, more and more that there really is a magical appeal to small town living. Yes, it is a pain to have over priced stores and nosey people that know your whole family. But, that knowing your whole family tidbit, does come in handy when you are out and about. It makes you feel welcome, comfortable, and just proud to be a part of the town.
What I am not proud of in our town, is our lack of things for children under 5 to do. The main playground we have here is at the local elementary school, which means you cannot use it during school hours. There is a small playground downtown where the little league fields are, but it is disgusting. There is drug paraphernalia, broken parts, and just over all run down. This morning, three other fine ladies and I came together to figure out how to update and renovate that play area. It is going to be a challenge, since that has always been THE teenage spot to partake in some not nice extracurricular activities. But it needs to be done. Seeing as there are generations of people living in this town, a growing population of youngsters that need a safe place to play, it has to be done. Step one is calling the town and park office, which I plan to do on Monday. I am really excited for this project, and the other ladies are too. Funding this project is going to be the hard part, since nobody wants a tax increase, nor do we truthfully expect the town to cover it. But if we can see this come together, and revitalize the downtown even more, that would be FANTASTIC!
Now the kids are napping - or rather Pierce is watching Disney Junior and just taking a break. I guess you can call it my bad mommy period since I am in the computer room typing this and he is in the living room? Or perhaps you can call it a moment of quiet and sanity. I think I will go with the later option. We have a busy weekend coming up, starting with a trip to my mom's house when Dan gets out of work tonight. On that note, I am going to go pack, fold the monstrous pile of laundry in the living room, and get ready for an adventure. I mean, all of life is an adventure. Why not enjoy the ride?
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