Arianna asked to play Monopoly this weekend, because she is playing it at daycare, thanks to Rochelle. They play the short game, where three properties are handed out at random at the beginning of the game, and if you land on Free Parking, you get $500, and you get out of jail quicker. Well, somehow, Arianna was able to buy properties of the same color quickly, and found herself with lots of spare cash despite that. So she invested in houses, and later, one hotel. Somehow, Daddy found himself with less cash on hand, maybe because he sprung for both Park Place and Boardwalk and houses. Before those could pay off, however, he landed in Arianna’s high rent district just past the jail! Maybe I could have mortgaged my way out, but I think that would have merely prolonged the inevitable, so I thought it was best to shake hands and call it a game. Wow, I think this makes all three kids that beat Daddy in Monopoly! You can’t see from the picture, but Arianna’s playing piece is the money bag. I should have known…
   Later, we had movie night, where I make dinner and she sets a little table downstairs so we can watch a movie while eating dinner. That night was mac & cheese and corn and The Incredibles. You can see how Arianna likes to roll up the silverware just like in a restaurant.
/images/74935-65679/DSC00032_01.JPG” width=350>