The Weekend

Lots to comment on today.  This past weekend was an active one with a great visit from our littles from Grand Rapids, Paxton and Everett.  After their morning arrival on Sunday, we went to Berkley's newest business, a transplant from Clawson, Flipside Records. They put on a kid friendly block party in their parking lot with games giveaways and a bluegrass band playing the whole event.  This is a rather unique store selling and buying records with a large collection of other media items with games too.  Jon and Andrew were frequent shoppers in the former location.
 

The boys had a swell time at the place,  until a guy dressed as a StormTrooper showed up.  Paxton was having none of the scary guy and we left. This place is a walkable location for their short legs.

Everett is becoming a real language master as he is 3 now speaking in sentences and asking lots of questions.  There is an occasional interest in the potty for him as well.  We learned with all of them that they will move ahead when they are ready.    Went to the zoo on Mon day where the penguins, the reptiles and the amphibians were a big hit.

Had a successful lunch at National Coney Island after the zoo and mr picky, Everett ate everything.  After a quick trip home, mom picked them up for the trip home

Shannon's 34th birthday was Monday and we had a small celebration with cake and Mac n cheese, her favorite.  As you can see from the photo, she is as happy as ever.  

This photo of our lovely office administrator Kathy, done up as Princess Leia saying may the fourth be with you on May 4th. She does a wonderful job dealing with our residents showing patience and empathy.

So had to pick up Eli and Marie from their mom's apartment in Troy yesterday.  Kind of a long hike from there to Southfield.  Needed to buy a few grocery items.  Eli tells me that Meijer is the only logical choice.  We find the store near their home.  He and Marie pick out their stuff and proceed to the self checkout.  He scans the items, I pay and we are done.  The whole process takes about 15 minutes.  I did nothing, really nothing, these two know exactly where and what to do.  At 11 and 12,  I think this is impressive. He even knew a better way home, turn by turn.  Again really impressed.

I have a lot to say on the SCOTUS upcoming decision, but am still composing my thoughts, so next posting.

all for now

stay safe