Weekend, Weekend, A Whole Lotta Weekend

While I was busy all day on Saturday with my event (read about it here), the minis spent some quality time with dad. I was informed they watched a movie (at home) and ate "soooo much food" at the World Food and Music Festival. Since Saturday was incredibly busy for all of us, Sunday was our slow down day. We ran errands, enjoyed a homemade breakfast, cleaned, prepped for the week ahead, and had a family game night. Judging by how tired everyone was Sunday evening, I'd say the weekend was a success!

Them: eating a lot of food from all around the world vs. Me: posing with super heroes.

The 13 year old still occasionally pronounces cannon as canyon. I wasn't surprised that he got the answer by the canyon clue!

Sunday dinner requests granted: spaghetti and meatballs, french bread, salads, and apples with caramel dip for dessert.

Touch A Truck Event

 This weekend was everything. It was months of hard work that I put my precious time and efforts into. The Des Moines Children's Museum held our first event since January 2020 and I got a front row seat to it all. I don't write a lot about my contributions as a board member and events committee co-chair for the Des Moines Children's Museum because, quite frankly, it hasn't got my full attention for the last year. My thoughts, time, and effort went into surviving a pandemic. However, this past spring, the board decided an outdoor event could be pulled off. With the help of an amazing group of people, we put on an amazing event.

I am passionate about kids and giving them what they need to excel. My passion aligns directly with the Museum's mission and values, which is exactly why it's important to me to continue to put my time and effort in. This event was a comeback of sorts and getting our name back out into the community, so we can continue to grow. 

This event involved a lot of details, sooo many emails, drawing maps, coordinating big trucks, planning, and sending more emails. As I sat yesterday in the hot, early afternoon sun, I got to enjoy the fruits of my labor. All of that work was worth it! I get to take my ideas, some of the very ideas the children in my daycare get to enjoy, and make them come to life on a larger scale. It was perfect!