August 1!!

Today was a pretty laid back day. It started with the sun shinning, and it look to be beautiful out. I did some laundry and put it out to dry. We then cleaned the house and organized everything to make room for Gareth.
I then decided that the kids needed a treat, and since my in-laws won't be back until late tonight, I told them that we were going to head up to the shops and get lunch out! I was a little too tired to walk all the way today, so we attempted to catch a bus. We usually walk, so we had never caught a bus from this spot, but I figured we could try. We waited for about 5-7 minutes and then told the kids that if we wanted lunch anytime today, we should just go ahead and walk. So, off we went. A few minutes later, I hear Liam, who is very independent these days and wants to "walk by himself" everywhere, say "mommy bus". "our bus". Now i really didn't think too much of it, but I turned around and sure enough, it was our bus. He puts his hand out like he was going to stop it and I just laughed. Sure enough, the driver pulled over and after a little running, we were able to catch our bus and save some walking. The driver said, "it was too cute, I couldn't not stop". It was so funny!!
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Anyway, we headed to the shops, ate at a most popular place for the kids, but that i can't stand, and then we walked around. I had a few last minute things to get for a little boy's 5th birthday tomorrow, so it worked out really well!

So, I have fed the kids, bathed the kids, done 2 more loads of laundry and trying to find somewhere for them to dry as it is now raining out, then we are all off to bed. Gareth catches his flight over in a few hours. I am sooooo excited. I have butterflies in my stomach. I am headed out by myself in the morning to meet him. Please pray that he has a safe flight, and that I can navigate the trains and tube by myself tomorrow. Sorry if I seem to be rambling tonight, but the kiddos are a bit wild at the moment. Off to calm them down:0)

On a side note, today would have been my grandmother's 97th birthday! Grandma, you are still in our hearts and thoughts!!!