Not So Haunted House

Friday, October 23rd we went with MawMaw to The Magic House for their Not So Haunted House. Kaitlynn had fun going around and getting autographs. She enjoyed climbing on the bean stalk, having a drink and snack at the snack shop and playing in the Curious George exhibit (oh and getting candy). That is until she got bit. Yeah, you read that correctly. We were in the Curious George exhibit and Kaitlynn was on the rocket ship that is also a slide. This little girl (around Kaitlynn's age) climbed up the steps, grabbed Kaitlynn's face and bit her on the forehead. I started yelling at the girl's mom that her daughter was biting my daughter and to get her as I was trying to get Kaitlynn away from the little girl. Kaitlynn was freaked out. She has never had anyone do that before. I think she was in shock. I was furious! Thankfully the little girl didn't break the skin, but it came close. You could see blood under the skin on Kaitlynn's forehead.

After that, we went to Taco Bell to get some quick food and calm down (and make sure Kaitlynn was OK). Kaitlynn had to use the bathroom and slipped on water on the bathroom floor. She got a big goose egg on the back of her head. The Taco Bell workers didn't even ask if she was OK. They just gave us a bag of ice for her head (because we asked for one). Kaitlynn was pretty much done after that. My poor baby girl had one hell of a night. I was pretty much done, too. If one more thing happened to my child, someone was going to be sorry!

To view pictures of Kaitlynn in her costume and at the Not So Haunted House, check out my other blog. Email me at everydaymamadrama@yahoo.com if you need the link.

Magic House Birthday

Friday October 16th

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First Day of Spring

Friday we were going to go with a new playgroup to Powder Valley, but when I found out my mom didn't have to work, we decided to hang out with her. She rarely gets days off during the week. It was the perfect day to go to the Zoo. It was probably the most crowded I have seen it, but it was still a lot of fun.
We went to see the penguins first.

Then rode the Carousel. Kaitlynn did really well on the Carousel sitting on the bench. I felt like I was going to get sick from it and couldn't wait for it to stop.

Watching / feeding the ducks.

Riding on the train. Kaitlynn liked waving to people as we passed them.

Such a big girl - carrying her purse.

I think this was one of her favorite animals of the day.

She likes to "hike" through the gardens.

Posing for pictures. I don't know why she likes to pose in front of trash cans, but she does.

Standing in front of a new exhibit coming in May. It will be Caribbean Cove where you can pet sting rays.

Posing / playing with her baby. She brings this doll everywhere.

Of course, a visit to the Zoo wouldn't be complete without a picture of the tiger cubs.

Amur leopard

Kaitlynn and MawMaw

Giraffe family - complete with a daddy, mommy and 3 kids (and an ostrich).

Looking at the donkeys (Somalia Wild Ass). They were one of her favorites, too. She was mad that she couldn't get in there with them.

Having fun

We ate lunch at the Zoo and shopped in the gift shop. What a great day!!

We were going to meet Dave and one of our playgroups at the Magic House that night (because it was free to get in), but Dave wasn't able to meet us there. Plus we were having fun with MawMaw, so we went shopping.

We were trying to find some sandals for Kaitlynn, but didn't have any luck. We had dinner and then went home.

Kaitlynn Goes to Preschool (and The Magic House)

Wednesday the Mommy and Toddler Playgroup went to The Magic House. We met Casey and Addison, Eileen and Gabe and Tara and Bailey. The kids were running all over the place. It was pretty crowded in the younger kids area so we went to explore the new expansion. Kaitlynn, Gabe and Bailey had a good time playing in the Once Upon A Time room.

Kaitlynn and Gabe
Bailey and Kaitlynn in the carriage.



Before we left, I took Kaitlynn in the bathroom to change her diaper. I gave Kaitlynn the diaper to hold and she threw it in the toilet. Little stinker! Of course, I didnt bring in another diaper!

I delivered Avon to a lady at my mom's work. She works at a preschool on Wednesdays.
Kaitlynn and I stayed at preschool. Kaitlynn did well with the other kids, except the idiot girl that ran her down with a tri-cycle. After preschool, we went with my mom to the Humane Society. It was closed for a staff meeting. We also went Monday and it was closed due to the holiday. My mom really wants a dog. Monday night we looked on CraigsList and found one. My mom was supposed to pick the dog up this Friday, but the man emailed my mom and said they "re-homed the dog". Stupid idiot for changing his mind and breaking the deal with my mom! She has been through enough. Since we couldn't look at dogs, we just went back to my mom's and ate dinner. We looked on CraigsList again for a dog, but didn't really find one that she wanted.

Monkey Joe's and The Magic House

Friday the 16th, we went to Monkey Joe's with some friends. We met Tara and Bailey and Kim and McKenzie there. The girls had a good time. There was actually a few areas that were just for toddlers. Of course the girls wanted to play in the bigger kids areas, too.

Kaitlynn and Bailey loved sitting in the car. Except both wanted to turn the steering wheel. At one point, Bailey had her hands on the wheel and was head butting Kaitlynn and Kaitlynn had her hands on the wheel and was trying to bite Bailey.

McKenzie and Kaitlynn

Kaitlynn met this girl (who was probably about 6 years old) and they became instant friends. Kaitlynn won her over with a hug. She went with Kaitlynn in the big kid areas. They were climbing up this to get to a slide and Kaitlynn couldn't get up it as fast as the 6 year old, so this bigger girl (I guess she was 10 years old) helped her. I waited and waited what seemed like forever for them to come down from the slide. Just as I was about to freak out, I saw the 10 year old. But wait, Kaitlynn wasn't with her and the 10 year old was crying. I ran over to her and asked her where the little girl was, she said she was still up on top. I was totally freaking out and about to go in after her, when this other girl said her and her friend would go get Kaitlynn. I told her to hurry up. Then thankfully when I looked back in the 6 year old had brought her down. Kaitlynn was fine. I was about to have a heart attack. There were some really big kids there and some of them were kind of rough.
Kaitlynn only liked Monkey Joe from a distance. She wouldn't stand by him for a picture.

After Monkey Joe's, we went to my mom's. My mom was at work, but my Aunt Tommy came over. She was staying with my mom over the weekend.

Kaitlynn passed out on the way to The Magic House.

We met Dave at The Magic House. They offered free admission so we wanted to take advantage of it. We hadn't taken Kaitlynn yet, but didn't want to pay $7.50 for each of us to get in.
Kaitlynn's name is on the constitution!
Kaitlynn slept for the first hour or so we were there.

The following pictures are from the new addition, Once Upon A Time.

We had a good time and it wasn't too crowded with the free admissions. I think we will definitely go back on another free night.

By the way, McDonald's has free lattes on Fridays. I took advantage of this great offer several times!! They are really good. I like the hazelnut and the caramel.