Since Lauren has been around (she's getting to stay two extra days after Julie and her other kiddos went home) there has been a rapid rise in the amount of time spent playing games. Lots of games. The Price is Right, checkers, and Monopoly have been the clear favorites. Since Katie has gone with Julie, checkers has taken a back seat. She is truly the queen of checkers, even at age 4. Mike (her dad) has taught her how to think two moves ahead, and she does. It's a hoot! She'll tell you where you should move and then totally beat you. It's funny. But since she's gone Lauren chooses TPIR and Monopoly every time. In fact, I walked into the office/schoolroom about an hour ago and she and Josiah and Jeffrey are playing AGAIN. Josiah said "Mom, just call me Bill Gates. Or Gates, Gates is fine. I'm totally rich." But now, I hear him talking about having to mortgage property. Funny how things turn around. In fact, I'm waiting for them to realize that they've been playing the game instead of eating lunch. Any time now I expect them to hear their stomachs growling and call it quits on the game. Maybe Wall Street should follow suit. When things get hard, go eat lunch. PB&J, pringles and chocolate chip cookies can make lots of things better!
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