Ride My Bike with Mom

This may have been my favorite homework answer! I have always had my girls ride their bikes alongside me while I run.  It allows me to feel like I'm still hanging with them, even though I may be squeezing in some me-time or training for another race.  Meg has been riding her scooter and/or her bike with me for the last 8 years and now Bridget is doing the same.  You never know if they consider it boring or "work" or hate it, but when I saw it was her homework answer, I was thrilled :)

Oh Henry! And Candlemaking

Bridget and I met Megan in Columbus for a little "girls" time.  We try not to go more than two weeks without seeing each other while Meg's away at school.  We're a pretty tight knit group, you could say.  We decided to do dinner in the short north and wander in and out of their shops during their Gallery Hop weekend.  Bridget came across this little dog who was set on licking off all her leftover butter (from her buttered pasta).  I can still hear her giggling! We had a great dinner, enjoyed all the shops, and stumbled into this great little candlemaking shop.  We even got to make our candles with the owner, who is simply fantastic!

At the Candle Lab, you first spend time smelling all the different scents they offer.  I think there were over 40! You then narrow your favorites down to about 3-5 and the staff help you mix your own scent.  You even get to create your own label! We all left with our own concoctions and they smell quite good (shocking, right?).

Another Daisy Field Trip - Planting Flowers

Growing up, I was in Brownies and Girl Scouts.  Loved what you learned and especially enjoyed the little field trips.  B's most recent field trip/learning experience was to plant flowers at the local park.  We bought colorful gardening gloves and a trowel (our current trowel is used for picking up dog poop - not exactly what I want her to use!). Such a fun afternoon!

Look at that smile - she's growing up way too fast!