Josh had the day off for Veteran's Day and we took the boys down to Mount Vernon. Josh and I have been down there several times while we've lived here and love the beauty and spirit of the whole place. We used to sit out on the back lawn in the summer and dream about bringing our elusive children there to run around someday. Today our dream came true!
It was a little chilly but doable and the boys were mostly quiet on the tour. We had to hold them in the house and they wanted to get down and walk in the worst way, but they were interested in seeing the house and they know who George Washington is. We have the picture of him praying at Valley Forge in our family room and they love to point at it and say "George" and "George's horse."
Today I told them we were going to George Washington's house, but that he wouldn't be there. Michael said "Mommy-ment" so I think he was linking this together with the Washington Monument we saw on Saturday, the smart cookie. They loved the fireplaces in every room and the stables the best. There weren't any horses there today, but they liked seeing where the "neighs" lived.
We got hamburgers and chicken nuggets (why is kid food so fattening?) and took the long way home while they watched "Meet Me In St. Louis" in the van. They went down for their afternoon naps about 1 1/2 hrs later than normal and slept until dinner time! It was such a fun day. I love when Josh has the day off of work during the week. There are no chores or other commitments like on Saturdays and we just get to be together and have fun.
Here's a video of the boys' latest obsession: The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock. Very cute, very loud.
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