Another Saturday

It's always playtime on the weekends around here. Whether it's a busy day of playdates, a trip to a local zoo or park or just sitting around at home, we do a lot of playing. The girls are very into imaginary play at the moment. Generally it is with their American Girl dolls, as they take them shopping, to the doctor, iron their clothes or whatever other adventure they create. Today, however, Sidney got interested in kitchen play. I mean REALLY into it! Chef hat, "mittens" and the whole 9 yards, we played for a very long time. She made everyone their breakfast (a few times over), washed up the dishes and served up dessert.

She might be the cutest little chef ever! 

 After nap it was off to one of her dear friend's birthday parties. Thankfully, she also has a sister about Regan's age who happens to adore Regan. So it was an afternoon of treats, juice, bouncy houses and more outdoor play. 

 This birthday party gave me a wonderful idea: instead of the traditional "bring a gift for the birthday girl", we were all told to bring a wrapped book for a book exchange. All the children then took part in the opening of presents and went home with a new book. How cool is that!? 

Something tells me the girls will sleep well tonight....boy I hope so!