The plan would have been perfect, if we hadn't brought the chilly weather with us.
Peter came home from out of town late Thursday, went to meetings Friday, took a nap, and then worked the 8PM to 6AM shift at work. I procrastinated packing and took a day off after cleaning all week to prepare for book club at my house. Um, I mean I didn't have to work too much because my house is always spotless. Never a mess here. Just don't drop by unexpected to prove a point.
So Saturday I packed and loaded the car and stopped by the store because I somehow thought that Ryan had black Sunday pants that fit him but was proven wrong when searching the house for the non-existent pants. Stupid growth spurts. Also had to stop by the glasses store because someone stepped on Kirsti's glasses and broke off the arm and I thought she might like vision on our trip. And then we drove. And drove. And went crazy with the kids.
Here are some highlights of our trip:
- Staying in the creepiest motel we'd ever visited. Well, not the creepiest, that would be the place in Texas were we found nasty videos behind the TV when we were making sure we'd not forgotten anything. But this place was pretty divey
- Visiting our old ward. We sure miss everyone.
- Easter at my sister Kim's house with Amazing Race afterwards.
- Farming out all our kids at friends or family and cleaning up the old house (and getting caught up with the neighbors).
- Marbles museum
- Beating my sister Tami twice at Settlers of Catan (Peter once and me once). This was the first time she didn't trounce us.
- Raleigh Tea Party- yes we tend to be slightly political.
- Swimming in the hotel pool
- Finishing the book on tape I bought for the drive home- A Wrinkle in Time- 2 minutes before we arrived at home.
Anti-highlights:
- Too cold & rainy to visit the beach
- Kids ruined their Easter clothes so no pictures till next Sunday
- Forgot to bring our dyed Easter eggs with us
- We still own a house in North Carolina
- With the exception of Sunday, didn't leave the house until after 11
- No public bathrooms at the tea party
- 12 hours each way in the car with arguably the loudest set of 6 children in the world
- Forgot to bring the new Fablehaven book with us to read (technically I remembered the book, but one of the kids took it out of the bag "to hold" and promptly put it down).
It was a nice trip. We had a lot of fun, but it is nice to be home and be able to sleep in a room separate from the kids. And I am still a little bitter about the cold weather.
Wow, you did a lot more for your spring break than we did. I am still a little jealous that you couldn't come out here for spring break....some day....I am also jealous that you got to go to a Tea Party, I will have to call to get more details. Glad you made it home safe!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome spring break (well, except the cold weather, of course). I am impressed that the creepy hotel makes the highlights, not the anti list! Must have been an adventure.
ReplyDeleteWe had a lot of fun. We're glad we could see you. Abraham really enjoyed the time he could spend with his cousins.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you all had such a good time. I miss you so much! I didn't even really get to spend that much time with you. I wish I could have seen you a little more...I guess next spring break I am going to have to see if I can go out and see you. (Or try..with my college budget) :) I love you all! Give the kids a hug for me...now...super Melodie is flying off!
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you all had such a good time. I miss you so much! I didn't even really get to spend that much time with you. I wish I could have seen you a little more...I guess next spring break I am going to have to see if I can go out and see you. (Or try..with my college budget) :) I love you all! Give the kids a hug for me...now...super Melodie is flying off!
ReplyDeleteSounds great..for Spring Break here, we cleaned the house and went to a movie. Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteWow I didn't even know you were going. I tried to call you while there but never could get a hold of you. Looks like you have fun. Just for the information El Paso has alot warmer weather at this time of year than Raleigh, well we have better weather all year. No beaches but we could find alot of fun things to do with your kids. Think about it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I only got mentioned once (and in such a crappy way!) Just wait we're driving up tonight to regain my Queen of Catan title!
ReplyDeleteNot to one up you or anything, but I did a 12 hour trip (each way), with out another adult to help. With 2 young kids.
ReplyDeleteWhen I went to NC I brought the rain with me also.
I guess you came the wrong weekend. Yesterday and today have been blue skies and mid 70's. It sure was good to see you, though. I wish your kids were still in our primary. We miss them.
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