We had nothing planned, so i decided there were enough things i needed to do in downtown Colorado Springs to make a trip. I decided to include a trip to the library there. We usually go to a different one, but this one didn't disappoint. Much better children's section. I was excited to go through my book list from the New York Public Library that i stole off of this blog. I'd like to make it through the whole list by summer's end. Shouldn't be too hard since they're all children's books and some of them we own or have already read multiple times. It was fun to go armed with a list and a plan, rather than pick through with uncertainty or let Bode pick random titles. Keegen was super-cranky (what is his DEAL? i paid a $20 copay yesterday certain he had an ear infection, just to be told he's perfectly healthy. Grateful, yes. So apparently he just needs an attitude adjustment...). As we were walking out the guy at the desk handed me a free kids' magazine and said, "Here, you can have this. I hope it helps. I remember i was difficult when i was his age." Riiiiiiiiiiiight. The only reason i spared him my wrath was that i think he was on the special needs side of things. And it really didn't bother me. Much.
Next to Title Nine to return the bathing suit i bought. It manages to make me even more flat-chested than i realized i was. And yes, when the salesperson asked for a reason for returning it, that's what i told her. To which she responded as she typed, "Did. Not. Like." Yes, i guess that would have been a good answer, too.
Then we walked across the street to Acacia Park and ate under a shady tree (TREES!!!). And then we hit Uncle Wilber's Fountain. A splashpad there in the park on the street corner. I was thrilled to see Bode want to jump right in. Surprised, really. He was so excited. He still took a few minutes to take it all in, but only a few minutes. None of this hour and a half crap. He had a blast. Keegen was more tentative. Got his leg in here and there. But mostly sat with me and watched. It was a beautiful day to be outside. 
Next i dropped my violin off to get a new bridge and have the soundpost adjusted. Maybe one day i'll take lessons and get back to it...
Finally we spent a couple hours with Kate and Jack. Bikes and scooters. Checked out the community garden (heaven! they even have fruit trees everywhere). We walked next door to the coffee shop for ice cream. And after trashing their house, we headed home. Keegen was asleep after literally 2 blocks on the road. Bode 10 minutes later.
It was one of those sun-soaked, tiring, on-the-go kind of days. Very nice.
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It was a good day! Except I thought my children would fall asleep early after a crazy busy day, but they were up until after 9pm! Ack!
oo-la-la... a perfect day--the only kind that comes without much planning. i love it... (and am jealous of the garden. WHY didn't i plant tomatoes this year?)
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