Old Salem

The last day of Grandma and Grandpa's visit (Tues.) we walked around Old Salem. They have some gardens, old buildings, and a great bakery that still bakes the same way it did 100 years ago.

We were walking around the gardens and Ian decided that he was tired. He stood in one place and just started crying because he wanted to be held. I walked around a little bit with him on my back and then, of course, Payton wanted a piggy back ride. Grandpa offered, but they were both getting pretty whiny after the bakery. So, in the old hat shop, we bought two green swirly lollipops. It was like magic. The kids walked by themselves. They were happy as clams. Listened to us nicely and let us tour about 30 minutes longer. Amazing what a little colored sugar will do.

Payton finally went back to school on Wednesday. I felt a little guilty keeping her home for the week that Grandma and Grandpa were here, but it's only pre-K. Payton when asked, says that she would rather stay home with Mommy and Ian than go to school. I'm not sure why. She never fusses when I drop her off at school and she always says she's had a good time at school. Right now she's suppose to go 5 days a week, but if she keeps this up, I may keep her home 1 day a week. - We'll see.