I am happy to report that this year I finally had a successful stay at home spring break. It was so fun in fact, I forgot to document most of it with pictures. Just close your eyes and imagine perfectly adorable kids, having fun and saying, "mom you are the best." Yeah, the pictures would have been pretty much JUST like that.
Start with a visit to a nature center, a day at the pool (Kroc Center), an afternoon at the art museum, (OK, that one took some convincing, but once we were there no one wanted to leave- except the moms) and a free movie (+ $17 worth of popcorn and other assorted junk) and I'd say you are already off to a pretty decent start. Then add in a few sleepovers , getting chased by a turkey at the critter barn ,climbing a rock wall and a couple of days spent with cousins and now it is getting downright awesome, right? Throw in Easter, which also happened to be Abbie's 3rd birthday, spending the night at Nana and Grandpa's house and you can start to see what I mean...can it get much better? Who needs the beaches of Florida when you can have all this? And for real, even when you include the outrageous amount spent on popcorn, I seriously spent less than $60 for the whole week.
Still not convinced? Well, that's not all. In addition to all the fabulous daily outings (go me!) our neighborhood has something to keep the kids so happy that it could rival even the best southern beach....a DIRT PILE. I could probably write an entire blog on this dirt pile, and maybe someday I will (I am sure you are on the edge of your seat!) But for now just suffice it to say that it provided many hours of fun and entertainment last week. And lots of laundry for me, but what's new?
OK, and now for a few pics...
Abbie chillin with her friend Asher at the Kroc Center
master rock wall climber Isaac
Easter morning
bunnies at the critter barn
and the dirt pile
Sadly, the vacation did end on a sad note. Saturday night as I was tucking the kids in bed Abbie was looking at Isaac's hamster when she noticed that "IT'S NOT MOVING!"
On Sunday we had a funeral for Hampy. Abbie has been acquitted of all charges by the way.
Isaac wanted to bury him outside his window...everyone had some nice words for Hampy
RIP
Then we went and bought a new hamster...welcome to your new home Squeakers.
So, there you have it, Spring Break 2013, fun on a budget, and a much needed break from the daily grind.
Now I say...bring on the Summer! I'm ready for anything (as long as I can send the kids to climb on the dirt pile for several hours every day that is....)
