If the kids were here...

We miss the kids. No two ways about it. But then again, it's been great because we've actually managed to talk to one another and I've actually managed to get sleep, to the point that I've been sleeping 12 hours a stretch. Packrat is trying to convince me that I should just live for the day rather than think about what I left behind, especially since we will go back to them and we will be tired out by them again and feel run down again.

What makes me feel better is to imagine what I'd do if they were here. There's not much though, because it is Vegas. But there are roller coaster rides (although I convinced Packrat that Disneyland would be better for them) and all sorts of arcades. But one thing I figured they would like because I loved it and didn't want to leave, was FAO Schwarz. It's an amazing place.

It's 3 floors of toys. And real toys, not the mass produced plastic types that are definitely made in China. A lot of wood toys (my favourite) and a lot of toys that the kids can play with in the store without buying them. I'd heard so much about the toy store but it was my first time in and all I could think of was how we could probably leave them there and shop in the rest of the stores and they'd still be properly entertained. But that is assuming that I would feel safe leaving them alone there.

The other thing they would probably enjoy would have been the Lion Habitat at the MGM where we are staying. It's an enclosure within the casino and you can walk through it with the lions lying or stalking above our heads on what I'm hoping is shatter proof glass. The twins love animals and since they've discovered the tiger and how to roar like one, I'm sure they'd love these lions who play with raw hide pieces and exercise balls.

So, that's what I'd do with them if they were here. But since they aren't, all I can do is to shop for them. And shop I have and shop I will. Of course, I'm a cheapo and even at the outlets, I refuse to pay more than USD$15 for anything whether it is a pair of jeans or a pair of shoes. So, no Osh Kosh for them because even at outlets, they cost a lot and I'm not particularly fond of them. More shopping tomorrow. Thank goodness the kids aren't here to slow Mommy down.


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