Just Had To Go Back to Waikiki

Saturday morning started out with some running errands with the two kids in tow. Our plan was to run around for a little while, and then get Son2 home in time for his morning nap. The baby started to fuss, and Son1 started with, "Don't cry baby! In the Farmer Family..." Now I have to stop the story right there. We have started to teach Son1 little proverbs that start with "In the Farmer Family..." They include, "In the Farmer Family we share," and "In the Farmer Family we talk nicely to one another." You get the picture. He has started to repeat them with great enthusiasm. But on Saturday morning, Son1 came up with a new one. "Don't cry baby! In the Farmer Family we..." and he paused for a breath, and resounded with "GO BYE BYE!!!" Ohh Hubby and I just cracked up. Yeah, Son2. Get ahold of yourself. We are just out to have fun in this family. HA! We did get him down for his two naps.

Saturday evening came, and we chose to go back to Waikiki for dinner. Soon after we arrived, we heard the blowing of the conch shells announcing the close of the day. The Village Guards precision rifle team led the torch lighting throughout the grounds to the rhythm of island drums.
Once we were seated at our table, Hubby came up with a great idea. I should go and get my food at the buffet while he and the boys went to see the penguins before dark. What a treat for me! No hurrying, no rushing, and no policing anyone under three and a half feet tall.
Turtles and fish swam through the water, while the penguins knew it was almost bedtime.
Hubby came back with the boys and we sat down for another family dinner. Well, we sat for awhile, anyway until I decided to hit the desserts. And once again, I offered to take Son1 with me, only to lose him, like last week. But I knew right where to find him.
After dinner we headed for the park. Once again we enjoyed it all to ourselves. This time Son2 was not content to just watch the fun. Nah...he knew better this week!