Weekend Re-cap

We had a wonderful weekend at Grammy Nancy's and Granddad Jack's for Nancy's surprise 60th birthday party. What a big hit! She was totally surprised! So glad we could be a part of the big surprise! Even with all the cars she had no idea there was a party going on as we pulled up to the house. She thought it was a neighbor's graduation party. Then she saw the ballon on the mailbox and the caterer's in the garage! That was the dead give away! The morning of the party the girls were in charge of getting Nancy out of the house so Erin had booked mani/pedi's for us at a local spa. Meanwhile Nancy thought this was just a part of her birthday weekend and it was... little did she know.... meanwhile the boys were busy getting the house ready for all the guests and the caterer with Ryan and the two dogs...well one got loose! My Dylan had a free run around the neighborhood luckily the Flynn's live on a quiet street but still off a main rd. I guess Ryan of all people was trying to "help" capture Dylan. Who would run faster away from Ryan out of fear than anyone else. Finally I guess Dylan followed Greg back into the house b/c he knew Greg was getting some chicken for him (his favorite treat) Phew! But the pary was so much fun and everyone had such a fantastic time. It was so great to see everyone and meet all of Nancy's friends. Jack made a fantastic slide show for Nancy that was really special. What a fantastic party!

Other events....as quoted by Auntie Erin "did you ever think you would be forcing your son to eat cake and frosting? and what about shoving sugary popsicles down his throat for breakfast?" Well that is exactly what happened this weekend. Yeah we were desperatly trying to get him to take his antibiotics for his bee sting infection. Well it just was not happening! We practically tried everything under the sun to get this child to take his medication...good thing the pharmacy gave me alot extra b/c there were numerous doses wasted (they must have known)! Here is just a small list of the things we tried mixing it with: oatmeal with bluberries, berry flavored yogurt, a popsicle, a swig of med followed by pirate booty, water, milk, a full container of applesauce, cake, a spoonful of frosting, waffles with extra maple syrup, and he was just not having it. I am confident in saying there is absolutley no way possible this child got the correct dose of medication for the 3 days it was prescribed. Thank goodness it was only twice a day and thank goodness it was only for 3 days....maybe this is a good sign my child will not like the taste of bubblegum (it was bubblegum flavored).

Sunday Grammy Nancy and Auntie Jen took Ryan to the park while the boys played golf and Auntie Erin, her mom and I enjoyed a leisurly lunch at PF Chang's and shopping at the Natick Mall. It was such a nice afternoon. Ryan really enjoyed playing at the park...Another quote of the day from Ryan as he got out of the car at the park "All Right!" and off he went running towards the slide. So cute I was telling Grammy usually when we get to the park he says "whooohoo" but this time it was "all right" so cute. It warms my heart to think of the little things that make Ryan so happy in life things like spending time with his granparents and Aunts and Uncles and things like going to the park, petting Sabrina (the Flynn family pet), snacking with Great Grammy Rose, entertaining people with his charm, getting a popsicle (not followed by medication). So cute the little things in life they appreciate so much.

It was great spending the weekend at the Flynn's. Glad the party was a big hit. It was so wonderful to catch up with the family. Thanks for a wonderful weekend everyone!