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xylieSaturday we cleaned and as a reward headed up to the Boulanger baking facility. It's the only one that I know of where you can watch the breads being made while you eat. James was fascinated by the various machines and I was really glad there was a solid wall of plexiglass between him and the industrial mixers or he would have plowed headfirst into one.
Then it was off to Build-A-Bear. We tried last weekend to visit with James in tow, but the lines were terrible. This time, Jim took James to the play area while Jake, Sean, and I engaged in this new American ritual. Jake went once to Build-A-Bear with my mother and came back with Jack the Jedi Monkey. Mom complained of the expense. I had an $80 gift certificate from Kristin to take with me and braced for going over a bit. The kids were pretty reasonable, though and we managed to keep my contribution to only $30. All in all they had fun, and I had a bit of a Jack Benny collapse when I saw one parent leave with four bears for one little girl.
The adventure started out as ostensibly "making bears for James" but of course as soon as the bears had hearts and outfits, they boys began to make comments along the lines of "Let's put this where James can't reach."
The most amusing bit was Jim handing James off to me while he and the boys went to the Lego store. Jim said, "I've been really good, can I get some Legos." To which, I take it meant that he and James are not banned from any of our local stores or the playground.
Saturday night we stayed up waaaaay too late watching MadMen. Jim was trying to make up for a Starcraft coma and was holding James up to keep him comfy. The high winds make James congested and he likes to lie upright in my arms and drain when it gets really bad.
In the morning the kids and I hit services, making the most of our Easter wear from the Sunday before. Jakob spent too many years watching White Collar with me and likes to wear ties and even fedoras if I let him. Sean had to be convinced not to open up his shirt to mid chest. He did like my "Leisure Suit Larry" quip and repeated it happily.
We skipped out on riding due to my allergies and Fallesen's imminent arrival at our house, only to find that Fallesen was running behind. In typical me fashion I felt like I should have taken Jake to riding, but both he and I benefited from the break and some Benadryl.
When Fallesen did get there around 1:30 he and his brother and Dad were there too. They had cleaned up his grandfather's house a bit, trying to declutter so that his aunt and uncle could sell it.
Fallesen himself was very proud to have lost 50 lbs with Medifast. I recommended to Jim that he talk to his doctor about the same. Jim tends to be leery of diet plans because of his Grandmother's case. Usually people do not die of liver failure from a diet program. It can happen, but that's why you check with a medical professional first and see if it is sound.
Or we could just all ignore the issue. Grumble.
Tried the new sushi place. They removed the sushi maru at Totoro's and added TV screens. James hated it as the areas are now more crowded. He was also sky-high on all the attention he received from our guests. The food was decent, but there were changes. The chicken Karaage batter was wrong. Way wrong. And our waiter brought a 19-month-old milk...in a glass. A glass glass. Either he's new or he hates his job already.
Then it was off to Build-A-Bear. We tried last weekend to visit with James in tow, but the lines were terrible. This time, Jim took James to the play area while Jake, Sean, and I engaged in this new American ritual. Jake went once to Build-A-Bear with my mother and came back with Jack the Jedi Monkey. Mom complained of the expense. I had an $80 gift certificate from Kristin to take with me and braced for going over a bit. The kids were pretty reasonable, though and we managed to keep my contribution to only $30. All in all they had fun, and I had a bit of a Jack Benny collapse when I saw one parent leave with four bears for one little girl.
The adventure started out as ostensibly "making bears for James" but of course as soon as the bears had hearts and outfits, they boys began to make comments along the lines of "Let's put this where James can't reach."
The most amusing bit was Jim handing James off to me while he and the boys went to the Lego store. Jim said, "I've been really good, can I get some Legos." To which, I take it meant that he and James are not banned from any of our local stores or the playground.
Saturday night we stayed up waaaaay too late watching MadMen. Jim was trying to make up for a Starcraft coma and was holding James up to keep him comfy. The high winds make James congested and he likes to lie upright in my arms and drain when it gets really bad.
In the morning the kids and I hit services, making the most of our Easter wear from the Sunday before. Jakob spent too many years watching White Collar with me and likes to wear ties and even fedoras if I let him. Sean had to be convinced not to open up his shirt to mid chest. He did like my "Leisure Suit Larry" quip and repeated it happily.
We skipped out on riding due to my allergies and Fallesen's imminent arrival at our house, only to find that Fallesen was running behind. In typical me fashion I felt like I should have taken Jake to riding, but both he and I benefited from the break and some Benadryl.
When Fallesen did get there around 1:30 he and his brother and Dad were there too. They had cleaned up his grandfather's house a bit, trying to declutter so that his aunt and uncle could sell it.
Fallesen himself was very proud to have lost 50 lbs with Medifast. I recommended to Jim that he talk to his doctor about the same. Jim tends to be leery of diet plans because of his Grandmother's case. Usually people do not die of liver failure from a diet program. It can happen, but that's why you check with a medical professional first and see if it is sound.
Or we could just all ignore the issue. Grumble.
Tried the new sushi place. They removed the sushi maru at Totoro's and added TV screens. James hated it as the areas are now more crowded. He was also sky-high on all the attention he received from our guests. The food was decent, but there were changes. The chicken Karaage batter was wrong. Way wrong. And our waiter brought a 19-month-old milk...in a glass. A glass glass. Either he's new or he hates his job already.
