Mother's and Grandmother's Day

When Grant suggested that I come to visit Kevin over Mother's Day, I wasn't sure that that was a good idea. Steve encouraged me to come -- that I would be a distraction. At church this morning, the children's sermon was about "life savers." A man dressed like a lifeguard explained that he saved lives and was a life saver. Then he put on a stethoscope and said that doctors were life savers. He went through a variety of objects and occupations which are life savers, and ended with mothers and talked about Mother's Day. Kevin piped up distinctly in his inimitable, charming, persuasive way, "And Grandmother's Day!" The congregation chuckled. The speaker mentioned Mother's Day three or four times, and every time, Kevin said, "And Grandmother's Day!" and each time the congregation laughed louder while I sat there laughing with tears of gratitude for my darling grandson. Finally, in his next mention of Mother's Day, the speaker said, "Mother's and Grandmother's and Great Grandmother's Day!" At the end, all of the mothers and grandmothers were asked to stand. Each child was given two envelopes of lifesavers to give to two mothers on their way back to their seats. I was very glad that I was there to receive Kevin's envelope and to be a diversion for him.

After church, we came home to change clothes, pack our picnic lunch, and bring Guinness with us to the park. On the way, Kevin informed me that he could scratch his ear with his foot just like Guinness!

It was a perfect day -- sunny, mid 70's, and we found the perfect spot for our picnic -- a table in the shade with a tree perfect for tying up Guinness.

Our menu consisted of one of Mommy's favorite sandwiches -- egg salad, veggies and dip, applesauce, and some of Mommy's leftover princess birthday cake. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5GeuTq4Tick2H_ELPoN5fhBpN8CbqHp-Ag1mP0wzHyiOmovI7dPJKVdMHVgxxtZJDM4WkrWXYMbcJS89o_MRyzfZOKgwpReA8rFGtWV5g7cORc42qgTWQ3xBAeOCysVSU0JmhUVm8JQ/s1600-h/2008_09280134+(2).jpg

We spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying the park. Kevin and Daddy loved the rock climbing area. Both of them were amazingly brave and talented! I don't think that Mommy would have been happy about either of their shenanigans! But I was relieved knowing that she was being their guardian angel!

Obviously, this is a bit dangerous...

These next three pictures may seem fairly tame, but they are equally dangerous and strenuous!

Kevin is attempting to come down off the rock. He needed a foot stopper (me) as he slid down, then insisted on jumping from a foothold halfway down. The ground is very soft to prevent broken bones!

This wall is not straight up and down; it is an incline angled from the top, in to the bottom.


We met up with two church families at the park -- one by accident and one by plan. The Pechaceks were there. Ryan is 2 swings away from Kevin. Kevin is learning to pump the swing himself.

The Hobbles met us there. Kate is making sand volcanos with Kevin.

Guinness would really LOVE to have a bath with Kevin!