Fun way Mimi and Papas House

This weekend we sent Daddy to Branson to golf for his birthday and we headed south to Mimi and Papa's house. We had so much fun this weekend on the farm. 

Papa ordered Hadley a new frozen fishing pole and she learned how to fish for the very first time. Before heading out to the pond she took some practice rounds in the kitchen. 

We loaded up all of the tackle gear and lawn chairs and headed to the pond. Papa asked Hadley if she wanted to help put the worm on the hook and she squealed "NO" very loudly, took four steps backwards and crossed her arms across her chest in protest.

As papa continue to put the worm on the hook she reminded him how dirty he was. 

She also didn't want to put on her fishing hat either because it would mess up her piggies. It was hilarious! What a little press I have created. Once we got over the whole part about being dirty she was reeling in her first fish. The minute the pole swung in front of her face with that fish flopping around she instantly freaked out and exclaimed that she "did not like that". 

That was pretty much the end of fishing for Hadley! She went and sat with Mimi and Knox under the shade tree while papa and I fished. 

Each time we caught a fish she would come down and check it out but did not want any part of the actual fishing anymore. Maybe next year she will be a little bit more intrigued and patient.

After we got done fishing we went back to the house and put on our swimming suit. Mimi had set up the pink kiddie pool in the backyard with a whole bunch of toys inside. 

For hours we set around the yard giggling at Hadley and just taking in the beautiful country day. In the end Hadley was soaked and so was papa. Hadley got a total kick out of using the squirt gun on papa. I didn't think she was big enough to pull the trigger but she proved us all wrong. I think Mimi and Papa enjoyed it just as much as she and I did. 

After cooling off in the pool, Mimi took Hadley to the garden. In the garden Hadley picked some big fat fresh peas and ate them raw. All she could say was Yum, yum more Mimi, more. 

That evening after numerous books were read and a fabulous dinner was cooked by Mimi it was 830. It was way past Hadley's bedtime and none of us have even noticed. We all slept hard that night even Knox.

The next morning Papa made pancakes and eggs for Hadley for breakfast. All of the pancakes were different animal shapes and she devoured her feast with a big smile on her face. After breakfast we read more books and then went out to play in the pool with a squirt gun again. 

This time we gave Hadley a good old-fashioned outdoor country bath afterwards. She was naked as a jaybird out on the back lawn squirting her squirt gun at Mimi and Papa over and over until once again they were soaked.  I made sure that she knew that I had baby Knox in my arms and that he could not get wet, therefore I was not squirted. Well played mama.

Knox also enjoyed all of the fresh air while he cooed and napped in the shade with me.

Mimi also let you help make cookies the next day as well. Every single scoop and spoon that went to the mixing bowl was taste tested first. Once the cookies came out of the oven you put them on your dishes and had a little cookie party in the family room with Papa. This included secretly pouring water and all the cups and making a total mess on the coffee table as well. You knew you did something that you shouldn't have but you didn't know how to clean it up without asking me for help and telling her that you made a mess all innocently.

That night Mimi also put down some towels in the bathroom sink and gave Knox a bath. He did not protest one bit. He actually really enjoyed it and cooed and smiled the whole time.

I woke up with some type of stomach bug the next day and retreated back to the bedroom. Mimi and Papa took over the kiddos and treated them like royalty once again. We unfortunately ruined Mimi's plans to go to church and into town, but boy was I relieved that they were there with me. Because I felt under the weather we stayed an extra night on the farm.

Hadley was very sad that she had to leave Mimi and come back to the city but after lots of kisses, hugs, M&Ms and animal crackers later we were all loaded up in the car and headed north. Once Daddy got home from work the smile on her face stretched from ear to ear. She was so excited to see him and so was I!