This hosting is much different from the summer hosting in that we’ve scaled back quite a bit in our activities and spending. That doesn't mean we're not doing fun things but this time the kids are learning all about concepts such as running errands, eating leftovers, generic brands vs. name brands, etc. They’re seeing a more accurate portrayal of real life as it would be if they lived with us. They tagged along with me when I went to the vet to pick up medicine for our cat. Then we had to go to the post office to pick up a certified letter and had to stand in line forever. You would not believe the drama and the pouting. You would think they were being tortured to death. The mood quickly changed when we got back home and I took them down the street to ride bikes in a nearby cul-de-sac. I could just sit and watch them for hours as they laughed and grinned the entire time.
We’re trying to spend more time at home this time just doing simple things as a family. When Robert got home from work, we ended the evening with dinner at McDonald’s. Robert had mentioned something yesterday about having hamburgers and Olegs wouldn’t let him forget it. We made the mistake of getting the kids Happy Meals and again the whining and pouting insued. Oh, the drink cups were too small and on and on. They felt a little better once we told them that they could refill their drinks. They made it clear that they are way too old for Happy Meals. Well, excuuuuse me!! The final pouting session of the evening was at bath time and bedtime. We're not too hard on them. As long as the end result is that they do what we ask, we're letting them get away with a little pouting now and then. We wouldn’t change a thing, pouting and all. We love these kids do much!
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