We had quite a busy week this week. First, our church had the Boomerang Express Vacation Bible School. I revived my teacher voice by teaching 35 4th graders while Isaac and Elijah went to the preschool VBS. Isaac was a Joyful Joey with 5 other babies and Elijah was spoiled by 3 teenage girls in his class. Everytime I saw them walking, one girl in particular was carrying him around. Enjoy it while it lasts because mom isn't doing that after VBS! He had a great time and each day came home saying he had a lot of fun. I was so thankful because last year, he cried for 2 days straight. He said his favorite part was the music. Unfortunately, he has developed an irrational fear of the screen in our sanctuary and would not go up on stage for Parent night. I did get some video of him doing the motions to one of the songs today at home. He, like his mom, can be shy around others., But I was known to put on song and dance shows at home as a child. Isaac also has just learned to clap and enjoyed the VBS CS at home today as well.
On Saturday, we braved the heat to use free tickets to the Alameda County Fair. As a child, I loved the State Fair for all the free stuff and Saltwater taffy. I was sorely disappointed to come home empty handed in both categories. We did enjoy the kids section of the fair and some of the art exhibitions. Elijah used some of his birthday money to buy tickets to ride some rides and he seemed to enjoy that. That evening after seeing the farm animals, he told us that he wanted us to get a a rooster to wake him up in the morning so he would know when it was 7:00 AM (we make him stay in his room until 7:00). I found that humorous since the chickens were the only animal he wouldn't go near. He especially liked the baby pigs, but was almost in tears because he didn't get to see a pig race. Isaac spent most of the fair hanging out in the stroller just taking it all in. We had an enjoyable day even though we are not typically fair goers. It was fun to experience it through the eyes of a child. Now, it is time to REST! Enjoy the videos!