I have said I always wanted 12 kids. For the record, I think 12 would be quite lovely. I truly do. I would love to see my herd moving together, each one with big eyes and big Burneson noggins. Sadly, the dozen is not in our future. But for this weekend...a half dozen would do.
Our dear friends, the Wehrmeister's were in town thanks to the mid-west dental conference. My friend Jenn is a pro at making babies and brought her fabulous 5 little monsters to play. We partied, we picnicked, we ate at Piropos.
We marched our little ducklings around downtown through the link and around Crown Center. It was fantastic to have our own little zoo train of monkeys. "Hang on, daycare just let out!" one gentleman remarked as we poured out of the elevator. We were a sight to be seen - 2 mommies, 8 kiddos, 2 strollers, and a nonnie. We couldn't have done it without the nonnie.
After dinner last night when my sweet friend was too exhausted to resist, I kidnapped 3 of her little ones and forced them into sleeping bags at my house. It was wonderful! Our kids play so well together. All morning the house was filled with a constant roar of laughs and giggles.
Mealtimes with 6 kids are challenging. I couldn't quite meet everyone's needs fast enough. I felt a bit like a momma bird returning to the nest only to find 6 squeaking beaks.
Still, we laughed, we ate, we did crafts, we watched movies, we played games, and I had an entire construction crew to help clean up.
It was absolutely glorious, and it ended just after lunch today. I'm a bit sad but entirely thrilled at all the fun we had. Perhaps the snow will keep them here a little longer.....
Thanks for memories!
Oh yeah! and the run through the fountains was spectacular!
2 comments:
we make a good day care center if you ask me!! We had a blast and can't wait to do it again.
Jenn, How about Friday then?
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