Daron and I put Ian and Gabe to bed before we left for the movie, and then Maryn and Luke put themselves to bed at 9:00. The first time we did this we wondered if they'd really go to sleep without a babysitter but told them we'd give them the chance to earn some money and show us we could trust them. Well, we got home and they were sound asleep. The problem was, Maryn had been a bit nervous and locked the door going from the garage into the house. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but I didn't have a house key on my key chain since I can always use the garage code to get into the garage and I never lock the door going into the house. We tried every door and window and everything was locked. Daron called the house from his cell phone four times but they never answered. He then went and yelled outside Luke's window and banged on it, but Luke was out cold. We didn't dare do anything outside Maryn's window since she often goes to bed with the fear someone's going to come in her window. Finally, I told Daron I thought the window to the bonus room over the garage might be unlocked. He had to get out the ladder, climb on the roof, and slither through the window. It was pretty funny, but we were proud of the kids for doing what they had been told. I was smart enough to get a house key on my key chain that night.
On Saturday we did more yard work. I have three garden boxes where so far I've planted peas, carrots and strawberries. This year I'm going to try the Topsy Turvy tomato planters where you hang your tomatoes upside down instead of planing them in the ground. This will give me more garden space. Daron did a great job designing a stand that would support my tomatoes and he and the boys had fun building it. On Sat. night Luke went to a friend's birthday party and Maryn went to Olive Garden with some friends and their mom.
Today, I took the older three kids to see Monsters vs. Aliens which they enjoyed. Daron and Ian stayed home and hung out. Then Gabe had a friend over and Luke went to a friend's house for the afternoon while Maryn and I went shopping. She got some cute summer clothes. I love shopping with Maryn. She is so thankful for everything she gets, and she makes such an effort to pick out modest clothing and swimsuits. I've never had to tell her I think something is inappropriate because she will decide herself that a pair of shorts is too short or will make the decision herself to buy a T-shirt to go under the shirt with spaghetti straps. I'm so proud of her and the young woman she is becoming.
We then came home and grilled hamburgers and corn on the cob. We love corn on the cob grilled with olive oil and salt and pepper. Maryn made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies all by herself for dessert and we had them warm out of the oven. There is nothing I love more than being at home with my husband and kids. I'd rather be there than anywhere in the world and feel so much peace and love when we're together. We are very blessed.
Memorial Day dinner
Ian after his chocolate chip cookie
