A Full Day, Really

Madison once again had princess ballet classes tonight at the aquatic center - and although these take place at the aquatic center, the classes themselves do not involve any of the students actually getting wet. Just needed to point that out.

Today was a long day off, but a hot one. "Torrid" might actually be an appropriate word. And though storms rumbled all around us, once again we didn't really see a drop of rain. Fortunately, the cloud covering swept in and cooled things down a bit for us by evening - it was enjoyable to sit out on the front porch and read a book on the rocking chair. What a blessing to be able to do that.

Madison and Daddy started out the day with her map, identifying a couple key states. A recent study on how much Americans know about geography sort of inspired Daddy to return to the map. Madison knows Florida really well - that's the one with the big alligator and the oranges on it. But it's also the one where Nana and Ba-Ba live, and the location of the Happiest Place on Earth. Madison also knows Georgia, which is easy to find because there's a big honkin' peach on it. We were learning other states too, with Daddy actually pulling out his license plate collection (not hung up on the garage wall yet), and showing Madison the different states with exciting plates. The map is great because I could pull out a Michigan plate and say, "Where are cars made? Do you see the car?" And she'd point it out. Then I'd pull out the Colorado one with mountains on it and ask, "Do you see the big mountains?" She found that one too. We had a little fun with geography this morning. But speaking of license plates, Madison's choice for the new state license plate has made the final three. I personally think it'll be the one!

We read a few more books, and even had time to play legos for a bit. But tummies were rumbling, and soon it was time to eat. Our late lunch/early dinner was HUGE! Daddy grilled burgers and hot dogs as Mommy prepared another epic meal inside. We ate like it was Memorial Day or the Fourth of July! Madison kept eating corn - and watermelon of course. She can't resist those two, and this season both have been absolutely delicious!

Tonight Nana, Mommy and Madison watched "Gnomeo and Juliet," and sat on the couch munching popcorn. Nana hadn't seen it before, and really enjoyed it - watching a flick with Madison beside her. Afterwards, it was off to bed and another bedtime story from "100 Acre Wood."

It's been a full day, really.