When you open your eyes in the morning you might have a good idea of what you are going to do that day. Either that or you might begin planning your day. But at that very moment you never can tell how the day will turn out. Ryan, Maddi and I had a rather hairy day. (Yup hairy). But it turned out to be a really wonderful day, just the three of us. I'll explain.
We woke up thinking we had the entire day to play, except for running a few errands. Ryan said we could decide what we wanted to do with the day. We had so many options that Maddi was riddled with excitement. She could barely make out sentences. :)
So we made our decision and hopped in the car to head to our first destination. Only to have our hopes dashed. Plans were canceled for a few different sad reasons and Maddi & I had to sit tight in the backseat and wait while Dad stopped a few more places.
This part of the day seemed like it took forever. We colored, played dot to dot, drew pictures and even played some guessing games. Poor Maddi, Lil miss energetic asked what was taking so long about 25 times. Poor me had to listen.
If you haven't figured it out yet this is what you call a hairy day.
Ryan knew our patience were running thin so as we were driving down the freeway he veered off into Craig's Cruisers. And our day took a leap in the right direction.
We drove the go carts, Maddi's first time ever driving her own, played arcade games and even experienced the batting cages.
We had a good ol' time!
After a quick dinner and short nap we took a bike ride downtown GH. Considering ALL three of us have bicycles now, we couldn't resist!!
Riding third in line I watches as Maddi followed her Daddy and shopped over curbs, peddled fast and skidded to a stop right after him. It made me smile.
Maddi is growing up so quickly. This summer she is swimming like a fish and biking like a pro. Sometimes I can't believe my eyes. I can only imagine Ryan is thinking the same thing.
Riding through Grand Haven on bicycles is such a fancy free experience. So different than the normal trips to and from work in my car.
We stopped by dairy treat to rest and cool down with fun flavored slushies. Once our tongues were green and blue we trekked back home.
I can't help but think this was a perfect day. And how easily it turned around. Days like these are what keeps me looking forward to the next.
Keep loving. And smiling.
