How nice

This weekend was really pleasant. It started off really well with big guy having a great day at school again on Friday. He ate great, played well, and took a huge poop. He was in such good spirits on Friday afternoon. He was playing with his train table for 40 minutes while I tidied the downstairs. I got so much accomplished without him climbing all over me. We went to dinner with one of my graduating seniors and her family to this semi fancy restaurant near us. I was a little nervous for several reasons. One- big guy hasn't been so cooperative in restaurants lately. Two- he was with people he didn't know. Three- he might not eat or want to sit. Plus- I really wanted him to do well. Turns out, he did awesome. He ate ravioli, munched on bread, was charming, playful, and only slightly grouchy. He started to get a little punchy towards the end while waiting for dessert. But we found the wrapped mints by the bar, so after several trips where we pilfered about thirty mints, we made it to dessert which I quickly shoved down my throat. Mom, it was good though, chocolate cake. Anyway, we left with smiles and waves (and lots of mints) after two hours. It s awesome. And big guy was thoroughly exhausted. Saturday, we woke up early but in good spirits. We went to see Madagascar 3 at 9:40 in the morning with gmom Dino. Online had said it was sold out, but we and like five other families were the only people in there. Which was probably better because during the slow part, big guy did some sprints in the bottom of the theater. Overall, he did awesome. He ate his way through a giant bucket of popcorn and a package of m&m's. And then promptly passed out in the car on the way home. Movies are exhausting! Then upon waking up, we ate lunch and went to the pool for a few hours. Again, a total blast and he was so well behaved. Playing with gmom Dino and splashing. So fun. This morning he got up early again and I think was still exhausted from Saturday. Big guy definitely was having a Case of the grouchies. Tantrums and time outs ensued. But I took him out for some errands and he was my angel baby again. First to the five below to pick up some pool noodles. The. To the petsmart for some cat food (and to say hi to the ferrets, birds, and fish), and then we finished at the whole foods for some fruits and milk products. Again, angel child. Until we stepped back into the house and he melted again. We ate a frustrating lunch and the he passed out. Thank goodness. Then we all passed out, even the cat! When we got up, back to the pool, which was awesome and he did such a good job. We swam for about and hour and a half. It was nice and hot/sunny today, so the pool water felt really good. Then we got out to eat. Big guy tanked a hot dog, cheese stick, some BBQ chips, and apple juice. Then he let us know it was time to go home. We got home all exhausted and he took a huge poop! Haha! Another success of the weekend. I'm sorry it's over. Which I can say its been a while since I've felt that way about a weekend!