School's Out for Summer

This week was a defining one for Mom because MDO ends for the summer. Having never sent Philip to school in the summer (even though it is open), I've decided to keep Philip and Daniel home for the summer. All of their friends at school are going, but we are determined to have a little fun at home!

So, we started the summer off right this week. The boys end of the year party was on Monday. Philip and I made 5 dozen cupcakes on Sunday for the big bash. The party was one of my first outings with all three boys. Thankfully, William slept in the stroller through the whole thing. Daniel was a little fussy, but overall a good time was had by all.

Tuesday was spent with a trip to Old McDonald's (as Philip calls it) with GranGran. With Happy Meals in hand, we headed to the playground for a picnic and some fun. It was great to get on the equipment and play with both boys...something that couldn't be done when William was still in the womb!

On Wednesday, no one wanted to go to school. Daniel cried his eyes out and Philip clung to me with a death grip. Why the sudden change of heart??? We generally love school! Oh well, Ms. Kelley assured me that it didn't last long! I picked the boys up and treated them to ice cream at Old Dutch. We decided it would be a new start of summer tradition!

Needless to say, the Shout was put to work after this trip!! Thursday brought a fun playdate to the Eastern Shore Centre to play in the fountains. We met up with Harper, Mary, Annie, Anne, and Katherine for play and a picnic lunch. As usual, Mom is concerned that were no boys to play with, but Philip assured me that those girls were "his best friends". Daniel was not interested in the water and William was fussy, so very little time for adult conversation but it did beat being stuck inside all day!