We took Elanor and Jack to a nearby resort, Tanglewood, at Lake Texoma Thursday. It was an interesting experience. I unplugged (mostly) and so did Steve (mostly). We didn't do much with the kids that we couldn't have done at home, except that we gave them our undivided attention. That is kind of rare. 

Judy, Lorna's mom, is the kind of grandmother we all think we will be. The one that stops and plays, a lot. I have found that I am not that kind of grandmother. I wasn't that kind of mother, either. I always thought that the boys should learn to entertain themselves without a lot of my input. It seems to have worked for them – at least they tell me I was a good mom. Of course, I'm the only one they had :-).

In thinking back on my childhood, I tended to play physical games: cowboys and indians with the neighborhood boys, tree climbing, exploring places none of us would let our kids go now. Boy, those were the days… I'm not sure they were better, just different. I had very little use for dolls, cards, or board games then, or now.  Some of us are just like that.

I'm good in shorter bursts so a 24-hour vacation works. Tanglewood has 3 pools: the baby pool that we never got in, a middle pool that is 2'-5', and then a much deeper pool. Both of these pools are bigger than ours at home and that was fun. 

We spent time in the room – Jack's first hotel stay! He wanted to watch cartoons and we let him. I had gotten them each new art supplies and Elanor especially enjoyed hers. We ate in the restaurant – twice! Very exciting!

We played foosball. I am not that good at foosball which is good. Elanor is 10 and understood the game but had not played much. Jack, 5, had never played and it showed, for about 10 minutes. Then he got the hang of it and really enjoyed it. That boy is competitive!

I tried out my new Lumix camera. This little camera takes a very nice picture.

We all had a good time and might do it again next year!