The kids and I just returned from a 9 day trip back to Texas. Just us, C stayed here for work. I am very proud of how well the kids handled the trip! They just clicked with how they had to behave with only me driving 14 hours home...only me on potty stops....I'm just puffed up with pride in their behavior. Of course when we got home they started their usual shenanigans....but man, they really shine when it counts!
We stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge one night, spent time with Andria and her kids (thank you for the hospitality!), hung out with the bluebird "gang" (all the little boys from our old street) and spent a few nights there, saw our favorite babysitter (who gave me the time to get a pedicure and have a dinner out with girlfriends!!) and we spent a very fun night with Holly and her kids. I SO enjoyed the company of my friends!! We all did.
Sunday we got to spend the whole day swimming with our family in Keller. The kids had a great time and Collin fell in love with snorkeling. Justin has mastered diving to the bottom of the deep end, and Blaire decided to jump off the diving board! It was a very nice, relaxing day.
Our drive home was nice. We did 9 hours the first day and 4.5 on Thursday. The kids were cooperative and made our stops short and sweet. I did get pulled over for speeding in Texas (the SHAME!)and Collin burst into tears asking "are you getting arrested?"!! Fortunately the trooper was kind and I got a warning. I haven't been pulled over in well over 10 years, so I was mortified. The kids will be glad to give you the full story. They have told everyone they have seen since then. Boogers.
Thanks to Andria, Carrie and Holly for the meals and places to rest our sleepy heads. Thanks to Emily for watching my kids so I could work on the flower beds at our TX hous. Thanks to everyone who made time in their very busy summer schedules to see us! We miss all our friends and family in Texas, and were so glad to see you all again! And thanks to Drew for joining us on the ride out to TX.
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Great Wolf Lodge
C @ the park
Pool cue chalk, or makeup?
My bunch with a's
Carousel:
Justin and his best friend, Zach
Swimming @ the grandparents:
The super snorkeler:
deep diver:
Big girl:
BRAVE girl!
With Blue:
Sir Collin the knight:
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2 comments:
so THAT'S what you've been up to!!!
i've missed ya!
looks like a blast, my dear. :)
and a HUGE, GINORMOUS, ROARING round of applause for your supermom skills at it again. driving to TEXAS with 3!!!! WOAH!
Looks like you all had an awesome trip! Hope to catch you next time around. I stress about driving to H-town with just the kids. I cant imagine across country. You are my new hero!
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