Busy Saturday

I stayed up a bit later than Rob last night but he let me sleep in this morning. I woke up and did some laundry and then had way too much laundry to put away. Ellie decided it was organizing day for her closet and she started with her pajamas and then went on to dresses - we packed up about half her dresses - too small, so sad. Ellie inspired me and I went through my dresser and got a bag full of giveaways too. We got dressed and headed to Whole Foods in Sauganash - PBS Kids Food Van was there and Ellie missed out on the food van last month. The kids did one or two of the dance numbers with Miss Lori's gang and then had some snacks and we packed our bag with snacks. We picked up a snack and drink for each of us and then went yard sale shopping. To all our surprise - Nick fell asleep at 10:45AM in the car for a 2 hour nap - sort of made shopping easier. We scored some good stuff today - the Melissa and Doug pizza kit, a duplo boat and ambulance with rescue people, some clothing and a couple barbie dolls. Nick was still sleeping so we decided to head North and hit a couple of our favorite thrift stores.
We lucked out at the first store and found the Buzz Lightyear figure that Tony got at a rummage sale and Nick has been jealous of. We called our friends Donna and Geoff to see if they might be available for a visit - its been so long and we were close to their house - and they were home. We did a bit more shopping at Gurnee Mills and had dessert at Rainforest Cafe - both Ellie and Nick were in awe of the animals and we were seated right in front of the elephants. We drove to Donna and Geoff's house and had a wonderful time catching up - it has seriously been way too long. The kids played in their trampoline and had a great time too.
We eventually had to part ways and travel home much to the kids disappointment (ours too) but it was a treat to get to visit. The kids played pizza and Toy Story pretend on the car ride home and then sand some songs. We got home and everyone had a snack before putting on pajamas and getting to bed. Ellie zonked quickly - Nick is still awake in his bed - that is the evil part of 2 hour naps.
I have felt good all day - it wasn't until we got home that my feet began to throb and ache. My finger cuticles are a mess right now despite lotion and neosporin they are peeling and bloody. Looking forward to another family day tomorrow and visualising my healthy body, Tree