Spring Break

Mia's preschool is on spring break this week. With no nanny, I am suddenly very aware of the challenges of keeping one's child amused during school breaks. I hadn't planned many activities. We had a swimming lesson Monday night. The Wednesday night lesson was cancelled minutes before we entered the pool, when a child in the class right before Mia's class threw up (yes, in the pool). I bet the people at the Country Inn & Suites weren't counting on that when they agreed to host the swim classes.
Mia has been begging me to play the song, "I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas" all week. Sarah had it on her iPod and frequently played it for Mia in the car. I've been trying to explain to Mia that I don't have that song, but Mia has been unforgiving. Yesterday I broke down and bought it on iTunes. When Mia got up from her nap, I told her I had a big surprise for her. I played the song on my computer, and she asked me to play it again. And again. I eventually set it up to repeat and I am not kidding when I say she made me play it for 90 minutes straight. I might still be playing it if we hadn't received a package in the mail from Mia's paternal grandparents. Contents: One Hallmark Easter egg that plays "The Chicken Dance." We played that about 10 times. I didn't mind, especially since I got a little exercise by dancing along, to Mia's amusement. I could have used an instructional video, since I've never actually danced the chicken dance at anyone's wedding. Hop around, flap your wings... How hard can it be?
Fortunately, the weather was warm so we could play outside today. And if we get bored, there is always the bounce house. Tomorrow, we have a play date with Quincy. Yay, I could use some girlfriend time myself.