A Mellow Brick Road...: “I Got My Running Shoes On and My Juices are Flowing!”

Mommy is feeling less than festive, a bit crampy, and well overall icky, but today is going to be a busy day. We started our day out by showering, dressing, and eating. When noon rolled around, here came GiGi and Grandmoo! It was Easter Egg hunt time J You both were super excited. Sean Franky had stopped by while Mommy was in the shower, and he helped Daddy get your guy’s shoes on. Bodhi, you came running down the hallway, right toward Mommy sitting on the floor in the bathroom blow drying my hair…”Mommy, Mommy, I got my running shoes on, and my juices are flowing!” Mommy started busting out laughing. When Mommy picked your shoes, I told you, “now you’ll be the best little runner and egg-getter in these shoes,” and well, I know Sean Franky said something about juices flowing ha/ha!

Buddha, you came running up next. Mommy told you both to “get your stretch on.” J We ALL then piled into our Highlander, and we were off to Northwest Park for the public Easter Egg Hunt! We were greeted, just as we are every year, by Mr. Torrey Roe J Mommy grew up with Torrey and he runs the Park’s Department, so it’s always a reunion. We then lined up and you two anxiously awaited your chance to get some eggs. Buddha, you acted shy and people watched the entire time. Bodhi, you were loving all the people and having a blast with Grandmoo, GiGi, and Daddy. The Easter Bunny came walking by greeting everyone, but both of you chickened out and wouldn’t shake his hand. Well, GiGi made you, Buddha, touch Mr. Easter Bunny’s hand ha/ha.

It wasn’t long, and Mommy had a plan of action for you, Bodhi, and Buddha, you, GiGi, and Grandmoo had your own plan. Mommy and Bodhi ran a ways before picking up any eggs, just as we had planned. Buddha, you, with the help of GiGi and Grandmoo, followed and got the eggs left behind. We were there for about about an hour and a half, and the actual race took all of like 15 minutes ha/ha! Bodhi, you managed to get two golden “numbered” tickets, one for yourself, and of course, on for your brother J You are such a great Sister. You both cashed your tickets in for a prize. You both were super excited and appreciative, though the prizes were more on the “baby’ish” side, and not so much age appropriate for the two of you, however, that didn’t damper your spirits.

We then took you both home and down for a nap. Mommy was not feeling hot, however, you Buddha, decided to curl up with Momma for a nap J We all ended up taking a four hour nap. You both asked, upon awakening, “Momma, will you see if Grandmoo and GiGi will come over and play with us.” Well, GiGi had a play to attend, but Grandmoo was all about coming over and playing with you two. Mommy and Daddy couldn’t be more grateful. Daddy watched basketball and Mommy just chilled. Grandmoo played dress-up with you both, among several other games. I think when Grandmoo allowed you two to play dress-up with Mommy’s clothes, it was the highlight of your evening ha/ha! Grandmoo stayed clear up until bedtime. Mommy gave you both kisses and headed out to Aunt Sam’s for a “Girl’s Night” get-together. Daddy told Mommy to be safe and I was on my way. Thanks Grandmoo!!! J

Sweet dreams my sweet sweet babes! Mommy will be seeing you in the morning!

Two disturbing things about this picture ha/ha... 1. Jude, that's you being dragged by GiGi and Grandmoo ha/ha 2. It appears Mommy took some kids out ha/ha (I didn't but it would appear that way) :)