On Thursday evening we were so busy traveling with the boys that I didn't miss Nadia too much, but by Friday evening, I was almost in tears I missed her so much. Friday morning I was busy mowing the lawn, going grocery shopping, and doing some cooking, but I definitely noticed she wasn't with us at the swimming pool that afternoon. Tommy (one of the lifeguards) asked where she was. I wasn't the only one missing her! Yesterday morning I took the boys to an art program at the library that was advertised as being for toddlers and preschoolers. It was definitely too advanced for Oliver, but we played around with the markers, crayons, and paint for a little bit before spending some time in the library. Ian was excited because I checked out the dvd of Toy Story 2 in addition to a bunch of Billy and Blaze books.
Then we drove about 2 miles from the library to Rural Heritage Day, which was an excellent event. It was our first time going there, but I'm planning to return next year, especially since Nadia missed out this time. While we were there I was really missing Nadia (as I primarily had her in mind when I wrote this event in my calendar a couple of months ago), and I also was really missing my camera (which is in the van). A newspaper reporter took some pictures of Ian holding a baby duck so maybe I'll be able to get a photo that way. The event only cost $5 per vehicle and included many things such as butter making, basket making, blacksmithing, lace making, soap making, candle dripping, threshing, grinding grain, tinsmithing, bee keeping, etc. Nadia would have loved the games (sack races and such). The boys loved the animals. They were able to hold baby guinea pigs that were 1 day old, baby ducks that were 3 days old, and baby chicks. They were able to pet a lamb, ponies, rabbits, etc. Ian liked the baby ducks the best. I had to keep Oliver away from them because he was squeezing them so tightly I was afraid he might kill one of them accidently! Pony rides were 50 cents, and pony cart rides were $1. We passed on those, but those were very reasonable prices!
I had planned to take the boys swimming yesterday afternoon, but in light of not having a bathing suit for myself or sunscreen and the fact that they seemed just as happy to play at home, we stayed home. Ian has been playing NON-stop with his new Woody toy as well as the Buzz Lightyear and Jessie toys that we got at a yardsale a few weeks ago. Those three have been his constant companions. Every time I thought of Nadia I had to just stop and think about something else, or my eyes would start to well up with tears. I kept reminding myself that she's having a special time with her grandparents, and that there will be other times in the future when I'll be separated from her (for example, I plan to send her to Adventure Camp for three nights next June). Since I homeschool her, I am accustomed to being with her almost all the time, so it's more of an adjustment for me although not nearly as long or painful as our separations two years ago when I was in the hospital. I can't wait to be reunited with her later today that is for sure!!!
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