Saturday, August 20, 2005
Bass Pro Shop Trip . . . Enter Other In Laws
Chris' parents live two streets over. Today, they called to take the boys to the Bass Pro Shop. If you haven't seen one of these, you don't understand why just going is an adventure. Huge outdoor stoor with ponds, waterfalls, boat showroom, shooting game, and zillions of outdoor products. The boys love it. Lots of stuff to get into. Sensing an opening, Teresa and Chris made a break for it to school shop even before the pick up. When we called to check in, Lauren says that Kristian and Kai joined the trip at the last minute, meaning the grands had four kids . . . a heavier load than their usual experience (Kai and Kristian aren't officially their grandkids, but that how it works around here . . . and we like it) . We're sort of numb to the experience of all the cousins together . . . because they are together every day . . but it was sort of funny to think of someone going out with the four of them together who is not seasoned in the combined mayhem that is them in a store with lots of things to touch and want. Kai is a wild four-year-old; Ben a wild six-year-old who feeds off Kai's wildness . . . together, think wildness-squared; Nick, who is usually irritated by wildness-squared; and Kristian who, as resident princess, makes certain she is noticed. Let loose in a store with guns. Hehehehe. They returned several hours later, the kids considerably more energetic than Nanny Jackie and George. Recuperation achieved, we supped at Ruby Tuesday. I bet they (the adults) sleep good tonight!
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Nanny Jackie reports that the trip to Bass Pro Shop was a blast! When we arrived to pick up Nick and Ben, Kristian and Kai were there. No way could we leave them behind! We didn't think Kai would want to be away from Nanny Allen and Mom that long, but, I guess he can let go a lilttle now that Baby Sister Kaden is here to keep an eye on them. We were delighted that at the opportunity to spend the afternoon with four of our grandchildren ... well ... Nanny Jackie was delighted. George reserved opinion of the event until after we returned home. Fortunately the kids were great, so, Nanny Jackie wasn't it trouble. The kids got to plaly on lots of cool boats as Nanny Jackie and George watched and imagined all of us actually out on the water on one of them ... kind of scary. Nick, of course, helped supervise the event. Nick wanted to buy a gun, but, Nanny Jackie said "not on my watch, talk to your Dad". George was going to buy a shirt (the original purpose of the trip), but, he felt too guilty buying something if he couldn't buy everyone something big. Then we went to Sonic. Ben got upset because Nick called "dibs" on pushing the call button first ... that fairness issue again. We all arrived back home safe and sound ... hardly any fights in the back seat. They tell us, though, that it may be time to buy a van or SUV so everyone will fit ... won't be too long until Kaden is ready to join the fun. Nanny Allen and Mom did fine in Kai's absence ... good job Kaden.
Nanny Jackie
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