The Parade Continues . . .

Last night Laurel came and spent the night.  She and Granny decided that we would be at McDonald's for breakfast at 9 a.m.  Laurel and I worked diligently to get everyone bathed, dressed, and out the door.  That was a parade all by itself.  Hank has been awake since 6 a.m. and Charlie decided that he was not going to cooperate.  Hank LOVED his bath.  Charlie did too (once I caught him and wrestled him out of his pajamas and in the tub.)  Then of course, guess who would not get out of the tub . . . yes, Charlie!  Finally, I pulled Charlie out of the tub.  Then we began the routine of "I do it!"  Charlie, as usual, wanted to dress himself.  I am all about hands on learning, experimentation, exploration, and teachable moments, but we were on a time line.  However, with gentle coaxing and lots of patience Laurel and I finally got Charlie dressed and in the car. 

We pick Granny up ten minutes after our original planned time (not bad) and head to McDonald's.  Eating is always an adventure.  So much personality and determined people in one car.  Hank decided that his food would not do and had to drink out of a straw.  Charlie ate and played with Granny's cane.  Thank goodness no one was seated around us.  Then Laurel decides to take out the camera.  We took pictures and some how got packed up and back in the car.  As always, our adorable and loud parade attracted the attention of most of the restaurant.  We were so ambitious that we tried to go shopping afterwards.  Needless to say we were home by 11:30.  What a morning!!!!  The parade is temporarily on pause while the performers take a little snooze.