May long weekend

Next year I will remember that the May Long weekend up north=bugs. Black flies and mosquitoes. In my head I envisioned sitting on the dock, splashing in the lake, boat rides, paddle boating, walks, wagon rides, campfires, etc. We were, instead, quite stuck inside as a venture into the outdoors meant many bites. I attempted to go out twice with Paige and Rose and they were covered in bugs. We had to stick indoors most of the time. On Saturday we had to get some groceries (Maura and I), so we took the girls and stopped at the park in town which was away from any lakes and therefore bug-free. Oh, we also had a campfire that ended with Maura burning her hand on her S'more, and Paige screaming in terror from a few too many bugs in the face.

Luckily we have quite a few indoor crafts and games to stay busy. Also, Mary Jo gave Paige an early birthday present of a cupcake board game, and cupcake decorating items: an apron, cupcake mix, and cupcake liners and decorations.

The cottage indoor swing.

Testing out one of Paige and Mary Jo's cupcakes.

Decided to play a little peek-a-boo

Brushing teeth, big girl style.

Bug burqa.

Both girls were desperate to go outside. At least Paige understood that it wasn't the best idea unless clothed in the bug burqa. Rose on the other hand would walk over to the patio door and bang on it and cry.

At any rate, it was a good start to the season. We at least managed to drop off a few things we needed for the summer, and figure out what we need for next time. Also, we realized that it helps to have a night light in our room at night...if the room is pitch black Rose freaks out in the night. Also, we discovered that Rose doesn't sleep nearly as well at the cottage as at home. On the same note, 3 nights of horrible sleep at the cottage don't translate to horrible habits back home--she began to sleep through the night again as soon as we returned home. Phew!