As you can see, it seems that going out with the kids is still quite challenging. We’ve been pretty busy lately too, partaking in several social activities over the weekend. It’s a catch 22 though! We love getting the kids out to interact with other children and seizing the opportunity to socialize with other parents ourselves. But oy vei! We’re usually EXHAUSTED at the end of it all! It’s tough work chasing them around and trying to keep them in check. I’m hoping that it’s just an age thing and not that my kids are pure unadulterated beasts from the land of Let’s-Act-As-Bad-As-We-Possibly-Can-and-Totally-Embarrass-Our-Parents.

In our defense, the decision to see that 3D Shark movie at the Arizona Science Museum was sort of pushed on us by hubby’s friend. Fortunately for him, his kids are older and behaved really well. Oh well, at least we know that Quentin is totally not ready to see a movie in a theatre yet. However, it could’ve just been the subject material. Sharks? Two-year-olds? Yeah, like I said, wasn’t thinking too clearly. Also, I totally got over myself and finally bought a swimsuit. After seeing how much fun the boys had in the pool at Adriana’s house, I can no longer deny them the joy of splashing in our (very public) community pool. *Sigh*, flubber or not, Momma’s gotta step up!

This week is going to be relatively low-key as far as outings. However, we have a huge to-do/chores list on the forefront as we gear up for the Mother-in-law to visit in August. When it comes to the MIL, I’m choosing to keep my commentary to a minimum to align with that old adage, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all”. Again, patience and sanity will be tested like no other. Alcohol will definitely be required.