{the party's over}

My parents' visit is already over...they are leaving in less than an hour. We were actually quite busy this time. They arrived Sunday night just in time to see the kids for a while before bed. We went to the gym every morning, we played outside, Gerard got to play the Wii more than usual (to teach Grandpa, according to Gerard), and bedtimes were pushed a little later.

On Monday Gerard and I went to our usual swimming playdate and left Morgan home with Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Debbie. It was much more relaxing since I didn't have to worry about Morgan falling in the pool again. Although she was pretty pissed off once she realized we were going swimming without her. Sorry, kiddo.

I went out Tuesday night and Grandma brought a craft with her for the kids to do. They made these cute visors:

Grandma always comes prepared with crafts, games and gifts. She made Morgan a cute purse which she loved to show off. (Gerard also liked to walk around with it -- shhh... don't tell big Gerard!)

Wednesday we went to our park playdate after the gym and Grandpa joined us. He learned first-hand how relaxing it is to take a 2-year-old to the park. I'm not sure who enjoyed having Grandpa there more, Morgan or me. I certainly enjoyed sitting down watching him run after her!

Thursday night Gerard had a swimming lesson. He's in the Red Cross Level 1 class and for the first time he was expected to swim (and I use that term loosely) without any floaties. I think he was as shocked as I was that he could actually swim without them!

And of course Gerard just monopolized Grandpa the entire week. I'm sure Grandpa will sleep well when he returns to Arizona!

Thanks for coming Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Debbie!