April 27, Canyon Lake, Texas. On the Road Again.

The room was a disaster. From the moment the three girls arrived until the moment they began to leave, the room was wall to wall toys and clothes. It has been interesting to observe how well they function with this amount of disorder in their room. When they arrived early Friday afternoon they played in their room with Groovy Girls. The play was quiet and pleasant and imaginative. David launched the boat and of course they wanted to help. By then, Samantha was down by the water with me. So now the room is full of clothes they have just removed, in order to wear their bathing suits. Many bathing suits were too small, so the too small ones are now on the floor too. Remember, I do not give them instructions and David does not notice. Next morning, after watching a DVD and eating breakfast, it is time to dress. Now the twins have grown almost 3 inches this past year. Many objects they really wanted to wear were too small, so those rejects ended up on the floor too. It was very cute to see them try on these favorite clothes, only to find that the waist band would not button. Of course I was watching the DVD with them. So the weekend went on and they were happy and engaging. This morning they took all their Groovy Girls into the guest room while they played for another long time. They were asked by David why they were playing in the guest room, but they had no answer. But the truth was, they could not walk on the floor.

Then it was time to go home to San Antonio. David asked them to make their beds and clean up their room. Bless my soul what a transformation!! Those three little girls sorted and organized the toys and put everything back on the shelf. I helped them sort the dirty clothes that had been worn ,from the clean clothes that had been rejected. And all the games from the living area were also put away. What a transformation indeed. And all done with a willing heart, Of course, David did say that they could stop on the way home at their favorite restaurant for lunch. Clever Man. And such helpful girls.

Now we also go into San Antonio to stay the night with David and Suzanne and the girls. Once again, I drive with Suzanne and the girls to school. Every morning in the car the conversation is the same. "Are we going to be late today?" It is always nip and tuck. Sarah of course cares a lot if she is late. Abigail knows she is usually holding everyone up, so she says nothing. The twins kind of like being late, because then Suzanne has to walk them into their classroom. But it is always an issue in the car. I of course am programmed to be on time. But I never tell them.

Tomorrow we return to Bethesda. It is always lovely to be home.