still not done

after leaving the museum, maddux fell asleep almost instantly in his car seat.  everyone was a little hungry and thirsty so we went to pick up smoothies (our new favorite on the go snack) before heading to the mall.  i waited in the car with maddux so that he could keep sleeping but the other two went in with grandma to order their own smoothies (yes, we have been that much recently).

there was a little hesitation about the mall since we didn't have the stroller, but i figured that we could always leave.  refreshed from his nap (once i was able to awaken him from his deep sleep), maddux enjoyed his smoothie riding in a cart at sears before walking the rest of the mall.

maddux wasn't too keen on holding hands, but he stayed right with us so it really wasn't a problem.  towards the end he chose to hold hands with mason and then madelyn.  he often prefers to hold their hands; i think it has to do with them being smaller and less of a reach.  mason was pretty excited so madelyn took this picture for us (i am holding mason's other hand).

and then i took one of madelyn and maddux walking with grandma.  i think grandma is telling maddux to smile in the picture which is why he is looking at her - he is a very good listener and didn't want to miss what she was saying.

after we (really, i) was done shopping we walked over to chili's for some dinner.  all three kids sat on one side of a booth seat and grandma and i sat in chairs on the other side.  i am just used to them sitting by each other and behaving, but we had customers and employees comment on how extremely well behaved they were.  again, proud mommy.  i know that it was a long day with lots of walking for them and a really long day for maddux.  love.