December 30,2007 Mexico

Three full days a activity, with David and Suzanne and the four girls arriving on Friday and staying in our apartment at Playa Royale that evening, then on Saturday  all moving out of that apartment and into another unit in the same building and  D.&S. checking into the Hotel down the road.  The girls were thrilled to get back to the alligator slide,  They each took about 50 turns each.  The surf was up so they all used the boogie boards too.  Followed by an Italian buffet dinner.  So the hard part is over.  We are all here safe and sound and in our proper places, which pleases us all.

David of course used the slid so often he ended up with a stiff neck.  So difficult to remember the aging process.

Today we went to the golf club for their wonderful brunch.  Ken and I have partaken of this brunch every time we we have been in town. The food is wonderful and is served as a buffet, so for the children  life is easy. No waiting and lots of choices.

Yesterday I discovered that I can not watch the four girls either at the crowed pool or at the beach.  I can't find them, which makes me anxious. Once Suzanne c0uld not find Abigail.  It was all very innocent on Abigails part, but she was at the beach with her boogie board with her Mother and sisters. She told Suzanne she was returning her board,which she did.  But she did not tell Suzanne she was going to the pool, and when she got to the pool she did not tell me she was in the pool.  So Suzanne came up from the beach and neither of us knew where was she was.  We were in a panic.  She waved in response to the announcer at the pool.  She realized what she had done and was sorry, and also said that she could always see Grandma.  This is why parents go grey.

Today I took all girls to the sports club where there were lots of activities and a big play pool.  I could manage the girls in that protected private environment, and they were happy.  Now they are at the beach with Suzanne and David.  And all is well.