Lunch Bunch and Levitt

Today Lola and I went to the Lunch Bunch with Miss Joy at the Weston Library. We had gone last year when we first moved here and it was packed. Grace was all over the place and Miss Joy wasn't too pleased with us. Today it was a small group and Lola sat right with me and paid close attention. She didn't participate much, but did enjoy herself.

Miss Joy is extremely animated in her reading style, which holds the attention of young and old alike. She read several books, played recorded music and sang and danced to it and played a "movie," which was like the old film strips we used to watch as kids with audio.

http://bubblesncups.wordpress.com/ Here is a picture from Catherine at Bubble n' Cups showing Miss Joy and one of her many facial expressions!

We had a really nice time! It was topped off by a lollipop and bubbles to take home!

We then went to Trader Joe's in the torrential downpour. Lola is always a sucker for a balloon. Don't forget to ask for stickers!

We picked Grace up from camp and went to Bisceglie-Scribner park to play on the playground for a while. Then went home to play in the yard while I set up for dinner.

Tonight's creation was just fabulous compared to last night's fiasco with the disgusting fish. I've since learned not to buy fish or seafood from Stew's in Norwalk. Anyway, tonight I made the braised chicken legs recipe from http://www.notakeout.com/. The recipe is one from Alice Waters of Chez Panisse fame. I'm not a huge fan of dark meat, but it was just so delicious in it's tomato and garlic sauce. Of course, the kids didn't eat it, even without the sauce. Rich thought it was really good. Phew. Sometimes I wonder why I bother to make nice meals, but it's nights like these that I realize why-at least he and I can eat well!

Tomorrow night the Magic of Lyn is performing at the Levitt Pavillion. We just may go!

We actually are home this weekend! We are thinking of going to Quassy again on Friday night for their 25 cent night. Saturday and Sunday are wide open! A friend mentioned an Italian festival, but I haven't seen anything about it. We have a sitter for Saturday night, but no plans. I love thinking of what the weekend might hold! Any suggestions are always welcome!