The much-anticipated visit from Aunt Jo and Uncle Kyle was this past weekend. We went straight from the airport to the outlets, which could have spelled trouble for Matt and Kyle...except that they did all the buying! We took the scenic route home and got to ride on a historic ferry boat (without waiting for an hour like the suckers on the other shore!)
On Sunday we headed downtown for a guided driving tour, courtesy of Matt, and a trip to the National Zoo. It seems that 90 percent of the animals were seeking refuge from the heat by hiding indoors or camouflaging themselves in the shade, but we had fun anyway. It was on the drive home--when the girls ignored all warnings to keep their hands to themselves and to sing "nicely and quietly, or not at all!"--that Jo and Kyle made their title observation: "Now you are REAL parents!" Our days of being poster parents with sweet, model children are over. We have officially reached the disciplinarian stage. Children, beware! Everyone else, bring ear plugs!
I'm pretty sure that the girls wore out Jo and Kyle with all their games, but they didn't seem to mind. The girls were delighted...as were we! And Jack was ready with soothing snuggles once the girls were tucked into bed! Thanks for a great visit.
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