Daddy Days

Austin was off the last 2 days so we were pretty busy. It always seems like on his off days we have so much to do and we try to cram so much into them to make the most of it. Poor thing he's probably exausted and ready to go back to work by the time they are over! Well Monday he had to mow first thing and we had an mortgage adjustor come out to our house. While all that was going on Colby and I mainly played outside and he rode his Big Wheel up and down the street. Once Austin finished the yard work and cleaned up we went up the mall for lunch and to buy a dishwasher. We ate at Chickfila which Colby was so excited about! We really only get that to eat when we visit a mall so he was quite excited about his chicken nuggets! We went and picked out our dishwasher next. Colby was fascinated with all the appliances. he opened and closed doors for quite awhile. Afterwards we promised him a cookie by the fountain. I am so glad we are starting this tradition with him. It was something my mom used to do with me when I was little. First he loves to throw pennies in so I gave him about 12 or so pennies and then we let him go pick out a cookie. He's still too young to really get how many choices there are so we just went with a little chocolate chip cookie. he gobbled it up though. After enjoying our little treat we walked down to where they have an indoor play area. While Austin and he enjoyed that I did a little shopping in Old Navy. When I came out Austin volunteered to go get the truck and pull it around to that entrance so Colby and I wouldn't have to walk so far and he could play awhile longer. I was happy about that. Colby was having a blast exploring all the riding things. Well when Austin got there Mr. C was not ready to leave. He sat down and pitched a fit. I had to literally drag him out the mall. He doesn't usually behave that way often in public and I know the main reason he did b/c it was after 1 and he was due for a nap! I was not happy with him plus I was tired at that point too! We made it home all in one piece. We stayed in the rest of the afternoon and rested. We cooked a nice homemade meal that night too which we all 3 enjoyed. it was nice to sit down and eat a peaceful meal as a family. I feel like a lot of nights our dinners are so rushed b/c by the time Austin gets home from work we scarf down our food clean up and put Colby to bed. So it was nice to have a real family dinner time!
Tuesday we wanted to take Colby somewhere fun. We decided on the splash park at the zoo since we knew summer was coming to a close and don't know if or when we will get to go back. Colby was very excited about this! We got there right when they opened which is a good time to go. Colby went right to having fun. Austin also wore clothes that he could get wet this time. This way he could follow Colby around more and play with him. Colby ofcourse loved this! They even went down a couple slides together. Last time Colby wouldn't try any of the slides but with daddy there to join him he was game! He ended up loving them! We stayed for about an hour and a half! I think Colby could have stayed longer but he kept coming over to our table and asking for snacks so we figured it was an easy time to scoop him up and get him dressed so we could go eat. We usually eat somewhere other then the zoo. I mean during the fall/spring I like eating there but when its so hot its pretty miserable. So we got ready and went to this place called Roly Poly. We have seen it several times on our way to the zoo but have never stopped. I am glad we did. Its rolled up sandwhiches and they have over 100 options to choose from. It was really yummy and seemed pretty healthy!
It was nice to come home after all that and just rest and hang out together as a family! We truly love the days Austin is off and creating memories as a family! Especially right now as a family of3 b/c come December things will be a lot different!