Busy stay-cation Day #4

Days like today remind me just how much little Sidney looks up to her big sister. Often she wants to be just like her, and we forget until it slaps you in the face like it did today. I took the girls to Como Town for some rides this morning, something they have asked me to do but the humidity was preventing a good outcome.

I've been leery about Sidney going on rides; last year she clung to me and refused to even consider going without me on a ride. So when we arrived today, I debated how to go about wristbands/tickets. Her confidence had me thinking "she IS going to do it this time". Something just seemed to convince me that she was going to go for it. So I bought them both an unlimited wrist band and we ventured off to the first ride they could see. The swings!

Regan coached Sidney for a few seconds and they were off, up in the air, laughing, smiling and waving at me! She did it! and with a no fear attitude!

After what seemed like 100 rides, we stopped for a picnic lunch, took in the Sparky show and went back for just a couple more rides. I caved at the exit and bought tickets for the big Carousel ride. Where again, Sidney wanted to be just like her big sister.

Boy was she upset when she learned that the magic age is 3 and before that, I needed to stand next to her.

Not. happy.

After a nap and a swim, we headed over to Regan's year end t-ball picnic at a local park/playground. I'm telling ya, this city league knows how to put on a picnic! It's always a great experience and the girls feel so special. It's fantastic!

Sidney wasn't about to give up her big sister; enter "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" mentality!

Regan and her bff from our old neighborhood.

Regan scored the first raffle drawing and picked a softball (a PINK one!) as her prize. Just look at that face! She is so proud of herself!

This year was an awesome year for Team Pink Flamingos. Their coaches went above and beyond, showing patience, dedication and a love for teaching kids how to play t-ball.

And if you want to see a super cute video of Sidney going down a really fun slide at the playground while she got ditched by the bigger kids (I know, that part makes me sad), click HERE. She wouldn't respond to my question because she was too busy watching Regan/friends race around.