Saturday with Kids

What do you do on a Saturday when you have three nine year olds at your house? Well, you get up early because they will not allow Papa and Grandma to sleep too long. Aidan was up at 6:30, Grandma at 7 and the girls followed closely after. After breakfast Papa took the kids on a long sled ride, pulling them behind the tractor. They made a few turns through the yard and then went all the way to the river behind our neighbors all the way to Dr. Dave's property. Papa also plowed the path all the way, as Brett plans to take the kids on their winter hike next weekend.


They came in all cold and excited and had used up some of their excess energy. They all practiced their piano lessons for awhile and worked especially hard on timing. They all did a good job. Then it was time to make some molasses cookies. Their class had some molasses cookies this week, and they wanted to try some too. We found out that we did not have enough molasses, so when Papa said he was going to Lowell, we all got in the car. First to the variety store for some puppet supplies (embroidery thread, wooden spoons) and then we also picked up some suet. On to Meijer's for some groceries, while Aidan and Papa went to the hardware store. We had lunch and then finished the cookie dough, and let it cool in the fridge for a couple of hours.
Olivia mixed up some blueberry muffins and Regan helped.

The girls had to try the new shower and tub, and when they were ready we went to Applebees for dinner, Sam's for gas, and Target for a few items.

We are winding down for the day, and I have to mention that Aidan played some games on his DS, and the girls did a lot of reading. They will be ready for bed very soon.