President's Day Weekend

Tyler's daycare wasn't open for this holiday and mommy and daddy were rather excited to spend a fun filled day with Tyler. Too bad the weather was junky! We've been having what winter weather should be .... rain, rain and more rain.

We got an early start and decided to take Tyler to the mall's little play area. We have taken him before, but since he had just started walking then I think he was a bit unsure of himself. Plus all the older kids just run around without looking, often knocking Tyler down. Tyler must have not liked our plans, so he added a little twist by falling asleep on the way down there. So in the meantime, we did a little shopping. Unfortunately, by the time Tyler woke up, the mall was officially open and now the play area was PACKED! We still tried to take him, but he wasn't very interested. He seems to prefer less people than more, so I'm sure the crowd was a bit overwhelming for him.

By this time it was about time for lunch. Lunch ... what a challenge. Tyler is still a bit picky about his food and finding a place where he'll eat something other than bread isn't an easy thing to do. Ah ha! Mommy had a greatest idea! Shabu Shabu. Off to Mountain View we went.

Shabu Shabu is a Japanese style of eating, I suppose. They boil a large pot of seasoned water on your table and you can order food to cook yourself. This particular place has a limited amount of choices. Beef, pot stickers, udon (this is Tyler's favorite!), and mixed veggies. It was a great time. Tyler enjoyed his udon noodles and actually sat in the high chair and entertained himself the entire time allowing both mommy and daddy to eat! This might I add, does NOT happen often, which is why I am mentioning it.

Back at home, it was the same ole same ole. Tyler taking out each and every toy he owns and strategically placing them everywhere making a mess. Mommy and daddy, trying to teach him to clean up ... but still having it do it ourselves. Either way ... it was a relaxing day with the family.