Fun and Frolic

So today started our classes at the museum. We got up, dressed, fed, and were out the door slightly behond my 8am hope.. but it was an easy drive, and we arrived at 8:55, no problem! But, why is the parking lot so very empty?? well, duh, that's because the classes don't start at 9, but rather 9:30!! Drat! Lost a good 30minutes of sleep!!  Oh well. We played a game in the car, and then headed over to check Beth in. The rest of us didn't start til after lunch so we went to the museum to look around. After checking out a new exhibit for me, I took the girls to the gems and mineral hall to find birthstones, then we went to the "kid room" and played in there. Lunch, and a quick walk through the butterfly pavillion and it was time for our classes to start. Checked in the girls and Drew and I headed over to our class. Mind you this is the 4th time I've taken this class, so the teacher smiles and says last time? I said yeah, he said good, one more and you'll be able to teach this class. hehe. After the first activity we went up to the African Mammal hall to find small creatures (our class is small wonders), so Drew wants carried, I do. I get about 1/2 way through the hall looking for small wonders and asking him questions when the answers are coming less and less.. yup, he fell asleep. He slept until we got back to the room, and it was time for story, at which point I woke him up. It was a great 15min. power nap!!! he really loved the rest of the class, and BONUS, he stayed DRY!!!!!! Came home, ate an early dinner, and I took Beth to her dad who took her to ballet, while I went to donate blood.. one more donation and I've got 3gallons!!! It's silly to be boastful about it, but I do feel good about doing this. After that, feeling good, I went shopping. Ikea, for a curtain wire for Tori and Katie's room, Wal-mart for a new purse for Beth (bday gift), bubble bath for kids, and other stuff, then the grocery store for lunches and dinner the rest of the week. I realize that's not exactly fun shopping, but when you get to go alone with no particular time clock ticking at you to hurry, it's nice!!! Now I'm off to bed....