Once we all had Tots. In fact, three of us belonged to Moms & Tots, a local park district sponsored program. When Moms & Tots ended for the summer, Sylvia had the idea to get everyone's number and she organized our own group - and we took turns meeting at one anothers' homes all summer long. And we added other friends to our playgroup.
We did this for a couple summers and became good friends. But as things go, the Tots grew up. And some of the Moms disappeared.
And we changed our meeting place from our backyards to restaurants which served Margaritas and we continued our friendship.
Finally, the idea of a field trip was brought up and embraced with much enthusiasm. So, off we went to Lake Geneva where we had much fun despite malodorous ham hocks hurriedly disposed of in public waste containers.
Soon we changed our destination to Michigan City and here we are - on our first Moms' Overnight in Michigan City - in front of "Barb's Cottage", where we witnessed mysterious happenings such as pumpkins appearing in unexpected places.
Michigan City has become our second home, if only for one weekend every fall. Although we have stayed at different cottages, we have many traditions. This kind of makes our weekend flow in a very predictable and comfortable pattern; without much effort required in planning. I think this is what really makes our weekend one of extreme relaxation and no stress!
What I really love about our weekend the most, though, is being able to visit the shores of Lake Michigan during the off season. The Fall still offers some beautiful weather and we have spent a lot of time walking down the beach for quite a distance without even seeing another person.
Lighthouse Outlet Mall is in Michigan City and we always spend time there; and Michelle and I will always try our luck at Blue Chip Casino even though we never win. Sharon's beer bread and candy corn trail mix are always very popular with everyone.
Here we all are, just sitting around discussing our great finds from the outlet mall:
And going for a walk to enjoy the beautiful fall colors --
It seems that our annual weekend passes much too quickly, as all good things do. But at least we all know that many Margaritas, strawberry daquiris, Coronas, O'Douls.....and ice waters.... will help pass the time in between!
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