The cure for the Monday blues

Without fail, Mondays are a little difficult to adjust to, especially after a fun and action packed weekend like the one we just had.  It's hard for the kids to say goodbye to Daddy after they'd had him to entertain them all weekend.  And it's hard for me to say goodbye to Roy after I've had him here to entertain the kids all weekend!  I've learned that the best defense for these Monday blues is a good offense.  So, last week I organized to host a play date in our yard in the afternoon.

Leighton and I made another batch of the pumpkin cream cheese muffins (I ran out of pumpkin so used half apple sauce and half pumpkin) to share while Riley had her nap.

Douniazed came with Zayne and Soraya and Talia came with Naomi and Jonah.  Unfortunately, Noami and Hannah couldn't make it this time.  There was lots of bouncing and splashing and sand-playing.  And some snacking, of course!