Ikea Play Day

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Yesterday Emma and I skipped PlayGroup and went to Ikea. We had to drive there so I was a little nervous for Desi getting miserable and throwing up -- but he was fine, no vomiting! Whew! Desi let me shop for a bit when we first got there -- I haven't been since before his birth. Once I finished we headed to the Childrens Department where we let the boys loose! So many things to play with! There was a slide and little play tents, tubes and houses as well as a pit full of balls. Desi was really enjoying himself. Climbing all over the little tables and chairs -- I really wanted to get him his own little table and chair(s)!! Cute little boo. Maybe another time. We got some food after an hour or so and then, before leaving, went to a little area set up for the kids to draw or watch a movie. Love the kid friendly stores! It's so great to watch him react to things and see him having a good time.

Des has been waking up after his naps quite cranky over the last 2 week, at least with me it's been pretty regular. I've been a little worried about it -- think it may be due to low blood sugar. I try and give him a snack quickly but most of the time he's rattled for the rest of the day. Anyway, yesterday was an exception (finally!) I was in the living room getting some sleep myself and woke up to the sounds of him shouting, "ball ball!" went in quickly and found him smiling and playing with his big pink ball that Grammy Simkins bought for him. He was in the most excellent mood the rest of the day. What a relief! This morning was even more remarkable, he didn't even cry and carry on for us to come get him out of bed, just called out "mamma!" occasionally. And was giggly and chatty with me all this a.m. and was even quiet&still during family prayer. Love that he's feeling so great to be in such a happy mood. He's so fun when he's happy. He talks so much more too! Love that!

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