Staycation

Being the hipsters we are, we have adopted the latest fad sweeping the nation: the staycation . And while a handy way to save money, our excuse is that we're just bad planners (although we drove the Porsche everywhere). the only thing to report is that it rained all the time.

Saturday:

A regular Saturday, more or less. Weather was actually good. I started with a golf lesson and then Liz took the kids to swimming lessons. Maddy had gymnastic lessons and then a birthday party. Me and Josie took the time to hit the driving range, her first "accepted outing." we grabbed ice cream afterwards which she deposited on her pants (bubblegum on all white outfit!). Some food shopping dinner, bed and then me and Liz watched the enjoyable "Dan in real life."

Sunday

Hot and humid and the rains begin. Maddy went over to Riley's for a play date while I went off to pick up more vittles. Me, Liz and Josie went to the range again. Josie had a meltdown (despite swinging the golf club like a hockey stick, she thinks she had mastered the game and the rest of all are haters), but I think it scared off an old guy and he gave us his unused golf balls. After lunch, caught up with Maddy and then headed off to the movies. Now I know this must have been tough for Bram as it was a face off of his two favorites from his youth: ABBA vs. comic books. Maddy struggled too as she couldn't decide weather to go on a play date or too the movies. we went to momma mia. First show was sold out so we wander around outside until it started raining (Maddy wanted to spend her money on popcorn but was awed that you could buy it at BJ's for 1.25 rather than four bucks at the theatre). Family review were unanimous. Maddy and Josie put it as favorite. Me and Liz had a great time too. The highlight was when onscreen character asks "do you want another" and Maddy screamed "YES!!!" The only weird thing is Pierce Brosnan sings like either Peter Gabriel or Tom Waits...very odd.

Monday

More rain. We spent the day at museum of science in Boston (http://www.mos.org/), something Maddy has been looking forward to for a long time. We actually signed up as members so anyone who wants to go is welcome to join us. Touring exhibit from baseball hall of fame. Planetarium. Giant Dinosaurs. One of the highlights was a lecture on the science of hitting home runs. It was perfect. A love of baseball and explaining but still a geeky explanation with great toys/experiments. The perfect tone for a science museum. Of course, our star played a part.

Tuesday

Actually not the worse day as rain burned off early. I got the radar detector fixed on the Porsche. Then in the afternoon, I met the guys for a round of golf in celebration of Mark's wedding (I played awful). The girls (all three) headed to the Burlington splash pad with Meds-mommy for water fun and Armenian dinner (i got left-overs).

Wednesday

Yes, you guessed it : rainy day. We headed to the Mandarin for Chinese buffet for lunch. When we could no longer walk due to sushi and Chinese food consumption, we headed north to Kimball Farm/ in Westford. We opted out of the mini-golf but hit the bumper boats hard. Fired dough and ice cream and then home in the down pour / flooding.

Thursday

More biblical storms.. Breakfast at friendly's (old style service - SLOW). We had planned on meeting the Cummings to play 18 but canceled during morning rains. Me and Liz grabbed a starbucks and tried to play 9 in Stoneham. Pros talked us out of it and as we left the parking lot, downpour insued. I had a one oclock golf lesson and then picked up the girls. Library visit with Maddy and then packing for our trip (see tomorrow).

Tomorrow

We'll head up to the hill in Jefferson NH to see my parents and my aunt Val from Missouri. Not the castle but should be fun. Maybe play a little golf, enjoy the cool. And then me and Liz head back to Boston and leave the kids for a week Freedom!!!

Cinderella aka the Troubador

Last evening we attended Maddy's creative arts for kids production of "Cinderella." Maddy had the roles of "The Troubadour" and "Lady Summer." She sang the intro and led the chorus on the exit. I thought it was actually the best production they have done, although some of the singing was too soft. Maddy did not have that problem. Remembered all her lines, no stage fright, belting it out. Hot especially in suit. Afterwards to mexico lindo/ for cabo wabo? margaritas and authentic Mexican. Pam and Medz-mommy can really throw them back.

(Photo by Josie).