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Sunday, May 3, 2009

St Louis Family and Kid Activities from May 4 - May 10

WWW.kidsinstl.com

Want to check out the best web site for families with kids in St Louis! There are so many things to find on this site: Kids Events Around Town, Kids Birthday Party Venues , Travel Tips, Kids Eat Free Restaurants , Daycares and Preschools , Kids With Special Needs, Daily Activity Calendar, Sensory Recipes, Kids In the Kitchen, Area Parks, Everything Earth and much more. Here is a sneak peek of the activities for the week and some info from the site. Just go to http://www.kidsinstl.com/for the full list with details.

It’s All About Mom!
Mothers Day Events
Can you believe that Mother’s Day is only 8 days away! If you do not have your plans set for the big day yet, maybe we can help you out. We have put together a list of fun things and places to go with Mom.

Kids Eat For Free And Restaurant Review
We currently have 40 restaurants on our list that have special deals for the kids. What makes this list so user friendly is our day of the week color chart. If you know of a restaurant that is not on our list, please drop us an e-mail kidsinstl@yahoo.com.
Each month we review a different restaurant based on ‘family friendly’. This month the restaurant reviewed was Sweet Tomatoes. Read what we thought and see if you agree.

Monday ~ May 4
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Baby Bookworms - Buder Library
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Babes in the Woods
4 PM - 5 PM
Henna Tattoos - Julia Davis Library
7 PM - 7:30 PM
Natural Bridge Library Evening story time
7:30 PM - 9 PM
Spring Concert - Maryland Hts Centre

Tuesday ~ May 5
9:30 AM - 12 PM
Blooming Fun! - Missouri Botanical Garden
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Music and Play Go Hand in Hand - Magic House
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Jamestown Bluffs Library Story time
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Indian Trails Library Story Time
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Music and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
4 PM - 5 PM
PAWS for Reading - Buder Library
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
P.J. Storytime -Carpenter Library

Wednesday ~ May 6
9:30 AM - 10 AM
Grand Glaize library story time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Science and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Natural Bridge Library Story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Daniel Boone Library Story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Lewis and Clark Library Story Time
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Bridgton Trails Library story time
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Science and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11 AM - 12 PM
Morning Storytime - Borders Creve Coeur
11 AM - 1 PM
Family FUN Night with Celia
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storytime Magic House - Up, Down, and Around
12:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Cry Baby Matinees Galleria Cinemas
4 PM - 5 PM
Mother's Day Cards - Buder Library
4 PM - 5 PM
PAWS for Reading - Carpenter Library
6 PM - 8 PM
Teen Movie Night Mean Girls - Buder Library
6 PM - 7 PM
Say Yes to Art - Olivette Community Center
6:10 PM - 7:30 PM
Family Bounce 4 All Ages - Chesterfield
6:30 PM - 7 PM
Eureka Hills Evening Story Time
7 PM - 8 PM
Say Yes to Art - Olivette Community Center

Thursday ~ May 7
9:30 AM - 10 AM
Grand Glaize Library story time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Rock Road Library Lap Time - Stories
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Eureka Hills Library - Story Time
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Pop-In Playtime Pre-K - Pump it Up St Charles
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime - Buder Library
10 AM - 10:20 AM
Daniel Boone Library Lap Time - Stories
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Florissant Valley Library story time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Natural Bridge Library Story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Indian Trails Library story Time
10 AM - 11:30 AM
The Rainbow Garden - Missouri Botanical Garden
10 AM - 11 AM
Beginning Birding
10 AM - 8 PM
Just Between Friends Sales Event- west st. Louis county, Missouri
10:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Playdates - BounceU
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Piwacket Theatre Three Little Pigs
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storytime Magic House - Up, Down, and Around
4 PM - 5 PM
PAWS for Reading - Julia Davis Library
4 PM - 5 PM
Cards Galore - Julia Davis Library
6:10 PM - 7:30 PM
Family Bounce for All - BounceU St Louis
7 PM - 7:30 PM
Jamestown Bluffs Library Evening story time

Friday ~ May 8
9 AM - 8 PM
Just Between Friends - West St.Louis County, MO - re-sell it sale
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Playdates BounceU
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storytime Magic House - Up, Down, and Around
2:10 PM - 3:30 PM
All Age Open BounceU
6 PM - 9 PM
Art Fair at Laumeier
7 PM - 10 PM
Teen Dance St Peters Rec Plex South

Saturday ~ May 9
8 AM - 3 PM
Just Between Friends Sales Event - resell it sale - west st. Louis county, Missouri
8 AM - 10 AM
Musical Merry-Go Round FM 88.1 KDHX Program
9 AM - 12 PM
Rustic Garden Bench Workshop - Shaw Nature Reserve
10 AM - 8 PM
Art Fair at Laumeier
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Flower Portraits Workshop -St Louis Art Museum
11 AM - 12 PM
Piwacket Theatre Three Little Pigs
12 PM - 1 PM
Fairy Tale Theatre: Cinderella Goes Disco
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Flower Portraits Workshop -St Louis Art Museum
2 PM - 3 PM
Wonderful Worms
2 PM - 3:30 PM
Mother's Day Tea Party - Carpenter Library
2:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Open Bounce for All - BounceU St Louis

Sunday ~ May 10
10 AM - 5 PM
Art Fair at Laumeier
11 AM - 4 PM
Wabash, Frisco and Pacific Association Train Ride
12 PM - 1 PM
Cultural Arts Summer Concert Series
1 PM - 4 PM
Family Sunday African Arts -St Louis Art Museum

Sunday, April 19, 2009

St Louis Family and Kid Activities from April 20 - April 26

St Louis Family and Kid Activities from April 20 - April 26

WWW.kidsinstl.com

Pets Are Family Too
Pet Resources
Everyone here at kidsinstl.com are pet owners and feel that our pets are part of the family. Therefore, we have decided to expand the concept of our family resource site to include our furry, feathered, slimy and scaled loved ones. The Pet Resources section includes dog parks, specialty stores, animal rescue, pet sitters and hotels. Check it out and let us know what you think or if we have forgotten a section you may find helpful.

Birthday Party Places
Have you checked out our listing of places around town that can host a birthday party? We are amazed that we find new places to add to the list each week. Who knew that St Louis had so much to offer?

Recommended Book of the week
Here is a sneak peek of a book from Recommend Book List. For a look at the whole list just click here.

Sweet Dreams, Honey Bear: A Hand-Puppet Book

Monday ~ April 20 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Stroller Strides 'Spring into Fitness' Preview Week
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Storytime Whole Foods Town & Country
4 PM - 1 AM
Loyal Earth Music & Arts Festival

Tuesday ~ April 21
9:30 AM - 11 AM
Mommy & Me Day at Chick fil A
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Music and Play Go Hand in Hand - Magic House
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Jamestown Bluffs Library Story time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Pottery Barn Kids Story Time
10 AM - 11 AM
Camping Story Hour -Corporate Parkway Library
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Indian Trails Library Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Story Time - Brentwood Library
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Music and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Earth Day All Species Parade
6:30 PM - 7 PM
Cowboy Story Time - Boone's Trail Library
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Earth Day: Recycling Art

Wednesday ~ April 22
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Stroller Strides 'Spring into Fitness' Preview Week
9:30 AM - 10 AM
Grand Glaize library story time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Science and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
10 AM - 12 PM
Rainbow Recreation Open Play
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Natural Bridge Library Story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Daniel Boone Library Story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Lewis and Clark Library Story Time
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Bridgton Trails Library story time
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Science and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11 AM - 12 PM
Morning Storytime - Borders Creve Coeur
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storytime Magic House - First The Egg
12:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Cry Baby Matinees Galleria Cinemas
1 PM - 2 PM
Go Green Crafty Kids -Corporate Parkway Library
6:10 PM - 7:30 PM
Family Bounce 4 All Ages - Chesterfield
7 PM - 8 PM
Camping Story Hour -Corporate Parkway Library

Thursday ~ April 23
9:30 AM - 10 AM
Grand Glaize Library story time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Bloomin? Bulbs - Missouri Botanical Garden
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Books for Babies -Corporate Parkway Library
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime - Buder Library
10 AM - 10:20 AM
Daniel Boone Library Lap Time - Stories
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Florissant Valley Library story time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Natural Bridge Library Story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Indian Trails Library story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Rock Road Library Lap Time - Stories
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Eureka Hills Library - Story Time
10 AM - 12 PM
Rainbow Recreation Open Play
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Pop-In Playtime Pre-K - Pump it Up St Charles
10:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Playdates - BounceU
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storytime Magic House - First The Egg
1 PM - 4 PM
Steaming Into History: Steam Trains from the Collection of Des Lee
6 PM - 8 PM
REI Climbing Pinnacle
6:10 PM - 7:30 PM
Family Bounce for All - BounceU St Louis

Friday ~ April 24
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Stroller Strides 'Spring into Fitness' Preview Week
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10 AM - 11 AM
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Play
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Fantastic Friday Nature Shows - Ballad of the Birds
10 AM - 11 AM
Making the World a Better Place
10:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Playdates BounceU
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Storytelling Mo History Museum - Down on the Farm
11 AM - 12 PM
One Stop Chinese Culture for Kids
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storytime Magic House - First The Egg
12 PM - 1 PM
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Play
1 PM - 4 PM
Steaming Into History: Steam Trains from the Collection of Des Lee
2:10 PM - 3:30 PM
All Age Open BounceU
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bed Bugs - Butterfly House
7 PM - 9 PM
Wild Heart Concert
7 PM - 9 PM
Mr Steve's Music concert - from PBS

Saturday ~ April 25
8 AM - 10 AM
Musical Merry-Go Round FM 88.1 KDHX Program
9 AM - 3 PM
Clip, Flip Print ArtSpace at Crestwood Court
10 AM - 12 PM
Butterfly Gardening with Tom Terrific!
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Furry, Feathered, Scaly, or Smooth?
10 AM - 4 PM
St. Louis County Library Eco Fest
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage - A circus come to Town!
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
St Louis Art Museum Family Workshop - Nature
11 AM - 12 PM
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Play
11 AM - 1 PM
The National Day of Puppetry -Mo History Museum
11 AM - 5 PM
Peekaboo Party with Mind Body & Baby and Expectations
1 PM - 2 PM
Storytelling Mo History Museum - Down on the Farm
1 PM - 2:30 PM
St Louis Art Museum Family Workshop - Nature
1 PM - 4 PM
Steaming Into History: Steam Trains from the Collection of Des Lee
2 PM - 3:30 PM
It's a Seed's Life
2:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Open Bounce for All - BounceU St Louis
2:30 PM - 4 PM
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage - A circus come to Town!
3 PM - 7 PM
REI Climbing Pinnacle
5:30 PM - 7 PM
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage - A circus come to Town!
Sunday ~ April 26
11 AM - 6 PM
St. Louis Earth Day Festival - Forest Park
12 PM - 4 PM
Get Green -St Louis Art Museum
12 PM - 4 PM
REI Climbing Pinnacle
1 PM - 4 PM
Steaming Into History: Steam Trains from the Collection of Des Lee
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage - A circus come to Town!
1 PM - 4 PM
St Louis Art Museum Family Sunday - Spring Fever
1 PM - 3:30 PM
Buzz: Arthropod Warriors The Butterfly House
2 PM - 3 PM
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Play
3 PM - 5 PM
Rock-n-Romp Family Friendly Concert

Monday, April 13, 2009

St Louis Family and Kid Activities from April 13 - April 19

St Louis Family and Kid Activities from April 13 - April 19

WWW.kidsinstl.com
Want to check out the best web site for families with kids in St Louis! There are so many things to find on this site: Kids Events Around Town, Kids Birthday Party Venues , Travel Tips, Kids Eat Free Restaurants , Daycares and Preschools , Kids With Special Needs, Daily Activity Calendar, Sensory Recipes, Kids In the Kitchen, Area Parks, Everything Earth and much more. Here is a sneak peek of the activities for the week and some info from the site. Just go to http://www.kidsinstl.com/for the full list with details.

Everything Earth
Did you know that Earth Day is coming up and there are tons of fun things to do around town to celebrate? We have put together a whole page dedicated to Earth Day that includes coloring pages, crafts, environmental kids clubs, going green tips and much more. One of the biggest celebrations around town is the festival at Forest Park on April 26, 2009. We will be hosting a table at the festival and want to invite everyone to stop to meet the Mom's of kidsinstl.com. We will have some special goodies for our members.

Spotlight Parent
Peggy of Comfy Cozy
We have a new parent to shine the spotlight on this month, Peggy Vincent of Comfy Cozy. Peggy is the creator of a company who designs wonderful pillowcases for almost any occasion. However, the best surprise is when the lights are out because they glow in the dark. These pillowcases are so fun, you will want one for every special occasion.

Recommended Book of the week
Here is a sneak peek of a book from Recommend Book List. For a look at the whole list just click here.
Llama Llama Red Pajama

Monday ~ April 13
10 AM - 11 AM
Time for Twos -Corporate Parkway Library
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Storytime Whole Foods Town & Country
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
American Girl: Kit -Corporate Parkway Library

Tuesday ~ April 14
9:30 AM - 11 AM
Mommy & Me Day at Chick fil A
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Music and Play Go Hand in Hand - Magic House
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Pottery Barn Kids Story Time
10 AM - 11 AM
Recycling Fun
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Jamestown Bluffs Library Story time
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Indian Trails Library Story Time
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Music and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11 AM - 1 PM
Kids Day at Chesterfield Mall
7 PM - 7:30 PM
Rock Road Evening Library Time - Stories

Wednesday ~ April 15
9:30 AM - 10 AM
Grand Glaize library story time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Science and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
10 AM - 12 PM
Rainbow Recreation Open Play
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Natural Bridge Library Story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Daniel Boone Library Story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Lewis and Clark Library Story Time
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Bridgton Trails Library story time
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Science and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11 AM - 12 PM
Morning Storytime - Borders Creve Coeur
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storytime Magic House - First The Egg
12:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Cry Baby Matinees Galleria Cinemas
4 PM - 6 PM
HERBS IN PIONEER DAYS
6:30 PM - 8 PM
Gaming Night -Corporate Parkway Library
7 PM - 8:30 PM
YOGI PARENTING CLASSES for Couples

Thursday ~ April 16
9:30 AM - 10 AM
Grand Glaize Library story time
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
10 AM - 12 PM
Rainbow Recreation Open Play
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime - Buder Library
10 AM - 10:20 AM
Daniel Boone Library Lap Time - Stories
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Florissant Valley Library story time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Natural Bridge Library Story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Indian Trails Library story Time
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Rock Road Library Lap Time - Stories
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Eureka Hills Library - Story Time
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storytime Magic House - First The Egg
12 PM - 1 PM
Cowboy Story Time - Boone's Trail Library
1 PM - 4 PM
Steaming Into History: Steam Trains from the Collection of Des Lee
4 PM - 1 AM
Loyal Earth Music & Arts Festival
6 PM - 8 PM
REI Climbing Pinnacle

Friday ~ April 17
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Fantastic Friday Nature Show - Fur, Feathers, & Scales
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Storytelling Mo History Museum - American Indian Lore
11 AM - 12 PM
Where Art and Play Go Hand in Hand -The Magic House
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storytime Magic House - First The Egg
1 PM - 4 PM
Steaming Into History: Steam Trains from the Collection of Des Lee
4 PM - 1 AM
Loyal Earth Music & Arts Festival
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bed Bugs - Butterfly House
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Beauty and the Beast - Childrens Play

Saturday ~ April 18
2009 Kids Health and Education Expo
8 AM - 3 PM
BLOOM - Health and Lifestyle Event for Women
8 AM - 10 AM
Musical Merry-Go Round FM 88.1 KDHX Program
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Eco Expo - St Louis Science Center
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
11th Annual Meramec Children's Festival
10 AM - 2 PM
Tale Travelers- Shaw Nature Reserve
10 AM - 12 PM
Healthy Kids Day - South County YMCA
10 AM - 4 PM
ZOOmagination Station St Louis Zoo
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Workshop- Chinese Scrolls St Louis Art Museum
11 AM - 2 PM
Earth Day - Butterfly House
11 AM - 12 PM
Marching into Spring: Pretty Paper Flowered Basket
1 PM - 2 PM
Fairy Tale Tea - Magic House
1 PM - 2 PM
Storytelling Mo History Museum - American Indian Lore
1 PM - 4 PM
Steaming Into History: Steam Trains from the Collection of Des Lee
3 PM - 7 PM
REI Climbing Pinnacle
3 PM - 4 PM
Fairy Tale Tea - Magic House
4 PM - 1 AM
Loyal Earth Music & Arts Festival
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Beauty and the Beast - Childrens Play
Sunday ~ April 19
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Eco Expo - St Louis Science Center
12 PM - 4 PM
REI Climbing Pinnacle
1 PM - 4 PM
Steaming Into History: Steam Trains from the Collection of Des Lee
1 PM - 2 PM
Fairy Tale Tea - Magic House
1 PM - 4 PM
Spring Fever St Louis Art Museum
1 PM - 3:30 PM
Buzz: Arthropod Warriors The Butterfly House
1:30 PM - 3 PM
Bloomin? Bulbs -Missouri Botanical Garden
3 PM - 4 PM
Beauty and the Beast - Childrens Play
3 PM - 4 PM
Fairy Tale Tea - Magic House
4 PM - 1 AM
Loyal Earth Music & Arts Festival

Monday, March 9, 2009

St Louis Family and Kid Activities from March 9 - March 15

St Louis Family and Kid Activities from March 9 - March 15

WWW.kidsinstl.com

Want to check out the best web site for families with kids in St Louis! There are so many things to find on this site: Kids Events Around Town, Kids Birthday Party Venues , Travel Tips, Kids Eat Free Restaurants , Daycares and Preschools , Kids With Special Needs, Daily Activity Calendar, Sensory Recipes, Kids In the Kitchen, Area Parks, Everything For St. Patrick's Day and much more. Here is a sneak peek of the activities for the week and some info from the site. Just go to http://www.kidsinstl.com/for the full list with details.

Restaurant Review
5 Guys Burgers and Fries
Have you checked out the new Family-Friendly Restaurant Review of 5 Guys Burgers and Fries? What a great place to get a big juicy burger. Stop by and read the whole review on the Restaurant Page.

Members
Just Joined or Been around from the Beginning
We want to take a moment and Spotlight all our wonderful members! This Saturday we had a booth at the 2009 Baby/Kid Expo and what a fun and busy time. Not only were we fortunate enough to sign up a bunch a new members, but we were able to meet face to face many of our current members. It made us feel so good to have so many current members stop by and say hi. It totally makes all the long and late nights worth it when we are able to meet some of the members that love our site just as much as we do. We have the best Members around!

Special Thanks To Cookie The Clown
We want to send a special Thank You out there to Cookie The Clown. She spent her day at our Expo booth face painting some of the most incredible pictures. Whether it was a glittery flower or a dragon as each kid was there masterpiece on their face all they could do was smile. Cookie you made our booth a great place to be, THANKS! If you need a great Clown for your next party, give Cookie a call ((636) 255-0611) you will not be disappointed.