Rainy Day Schedule

I'm sure you've probably guessed by now that I'm one of those get-out-there-and-experience-the-day kinda kids. No matter where we've been, whenever we're on our way home, one of the things I always say to Mom and Dad, "I want to go someplace eeelllllllllsssssssse!" Sure I'm learning a new appreciation for quiet time, thanks to the Surprise Box, but there's just so much out in the world to see and do. I don't want to miss a minute.

And as far as I'm concerned, things don't change when it rains. I say I've got a jacket, Mom's got an umbrella...let's hit the road! So this morning the three of us bundled up and headed out to breakfast at Corner Bakery. I love that place. They make the best oatmeal and muffins in town. Don't take my word for it, just ask Mom. I think she could eat there everyday too, if she had the chance.

After enjoying my nice hot oatmeal (with all the toppings) and the pumpkin muffin I was supposed to share with Mom (I think I accidentally ate her share), we hopped back in the car. The plan was to go back home, until Dad mentioned going to the toy store to buy a game. I didn't really know what he was talking about, but I wasn't about to pass up a trip to the toy store. So the next stop was Toys'R'Us.

Mom and Dad seemed to think we should just go straight to the game section and leave, but I couldn't stand for that. So I made sure we got to see all the different sections of the store. I spent some time (briefly, thanks to the anxious kid next to me) with some kind of a video game exercise bike before going straight to my favorite section of the store...the trains. I had to stop and stare at the Polar Express train that I visit every time we go to the store. I keep trying to tell Mom and Dad that we should take it home, but they keep insisting that it's a "birthday" or "Christmas" type of gift. So I'll just have to settle for the occasional visit at the store until then I guess.

When we got home dad pulled this game out of the bag for us to play. I have to admit, it was pretty fun. There was a mat with all these colorful polka dots and a spinner! How can you not love a spinner? I'm still not clear on the point of the game, though. Seems to me you just get your hands and feet all twisted up until you fall down. After awhile I just started falling down on purpose to avoid all the unnecessary hand and foot confusion.

Mom and Dad seem to really like that game, though. They were laughing so hard, talking about how they used to play it a long time ago. I guess this game is kinda famous. I can see why...It was pretty entertaining watching them try to hold their hands and feet in place and then tumble onto the floor. I thought I was the only one who liked to do that.

Hmmmm...rainy day oatmeal and muffins, trips to the toy store, fall-on-the-floor tumble games...maybe the parents are a little cooler than I thought.

Maybe.