The things they say....

Today I spent the day with the kids as Kelly went to visit her grandma in Albert Lea.

So, we started at gymnastics. Katelyn is in a class from 9:15 to 10:15....I took both the kids. Ashley kept telling me that she was excited to go to "the jungle"...I had no idea what she was talking about.

When we got to the gym, I realized then what she meant. You see, for those 5 and younger, they painted the gym as a jungle with giraffes and lions and snakes...it was hilarious to see Ashley's eyes light up. It was more fun to see her run around when Katelyn left the room to jump on the trampoline....

But....from there we went to Target. I am Mr. Excitement. The kids were hoping to go see their cousins...but the problem was that Jake and Maddie both had a cough. Not a big deal...but also not worth the risk for me to get my little ones sick...so the backup plan was Target. I told them they could each get a toy cause it was "daddy day". Katelyn picked a littlest pet shop and Ashley picked a Zooloobies or some weird thing that cost me $5.04. Both toys excited the kids. Both toys will most likely be forgotten about by tomorrow. I spent $13 for toys for the kids...and where as some would say "your kids have enough toys", I would respond, I would burn $13 a day if it made my kids that happy every day.

But, what are the "things they say" that I referred to in the title of this post? Well, we got home, Ashley and I played "airplane" which consists of me flying her around the house. Eventually, Katelyn said she needed my help. I asked her with what, and she said that she could not beat a level on the Wii so could I help her. I sat down, and beat the level.

She looked at me, and with a completely straight face said;

"Wow Daddy, you've got some talent...."

Because one likes the jungle, an one respects me for my gaming abilities....I love my girls....