Weekend Whiplash

Weekends are always interesting here for many reasons, but largely because my kids bounce from one activity to another to another to another.  Aside from whatever is planned, typical errands/chores (groceries, etc.), we never really know what we'll end up doing.  For example, this past weekend, we knew there was a magic show with grandparents for Caroline and a Brownie swimming event for Abby.

1) We also ended up growing crystals (these are super cool, right?):

2) Watching animated Legos on TV.  An hour-long Lego cartoon was aired this past weekend to coincide with the release of a new set of Legos called Ninjago.  After the cartoon (which all three kids absolutely loved) and at least an hour of running around and karate chopping each other, Ben asked, "Mom, do you think that they're going to make this kind of Lego that you can buy?"  "Yes, there's a good chance, Ben."  (Slick marketing, Lego Team!)

 (Image from Lego website)

3) Lastly, finding out my children are card sharks.  Grandma Y. brought up Phase 10 to play on Friday.  After a lot, and I mean a LOT, of rounds of superhero Phase 10 with Ben, we played traditional Phase 10 with Abby and Caroline....and Caroline played War with Pops.....and Abby played Phase 10 with Mom .....and then Dad and Caroline and Ben played a bunch of rounds of Old Maid.  That's a lot of cards for one weekend!  Note to all readers, please do not teach my children Poker, or you will lose your shirt!