I believe that some decisions are harder than others. But this one seemed to make sense...we decided to buy the kids a playground (and possible pool) instead of going on a vacation. I know that seeing the kids on the playground will be worth it. Especially when they are making up games and not coming in saying "I am bored."
However, the hard part is knowing that my butt will be planted firmly right here at home on a continual basis. Don't get me wrong... I love being a stay-at-home mom and spending time with my kids but I also LOVE road trips. Packing the car to the brim with luggage and snacks and setting out for an adventure. Going where we want and stopping along the way to see whatever suits our fancy. Poking our noses into little quaint shops and kid friendly places to see what interesting things we can find.
Well, not this year... this year we will make our own interesting things and try to have as many play dates with friends as possible. So to my kids, I say...Let your imagination soar...make that new playground whatever your mind can think of. A travel trailer that can take you places, a magic treehouse that can transport you to a different time, a rocket ship that can blast off into space, or just a cozy place to read. I hope you have MANY years of enjoyment on your new play area created just for you! XOXO
Monday, June 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Locked Out
Ever had that sinking feeling knowing that something just happened that you couldn't control and how it may have been a sinking feeling but it is now rising up to a panic feeling...
That is the same feeling I felt when, after walking out the back door to the porch to check on Max and Elisabeth, I hear the telltale click of the lock on the door. Especially knowing that Ethan is the one who locked it. We have two doors going out to the patio but as luck would have it...the other one was locked as well. Now I have the task of trying to tell a 2 yr old how to turn the handle and unlock the door. He kept telling me, thru the door, that it was too hard and he couldn't do it. Frustration rising quickly inside me as well as anger, I kept telling him he had to!!!
Unsure of what to do, since hubby is still at work an hours drive away and my phone is inside, I start wracking my brain. I remember that the extra garage door opener is in hubby's closet. I think "If I can get him to get that, I can go around to the front and go in that way." But of course he is unable to find it.
At this point the other two, who have been outside playing in the Slip-N-Slide for the past couple of hours, now have the urgent need to use the bathroom. Knowing that it could be a while before we get back in, I tell Elisabeth to go as close to the house and the wood fence as possible and when she is done, I tell Max to do the same thing.
Trying to keep myself calm, I start talking to Ethan again to turn the knob. I can hear him wiggling it back and forth which is doing nothing. He is near to tears because he can tell I am frustrated and he is still unable to figure it out.
Finally, after about 20 minutes, I hear the wonderful click and the door moves. I bolt in before the door can close again. I am going to figure out how to keep this from ever happening again!!
That is the same feeling I felt when, after walking out the back door to the porch to check on Max and Elisabeth, I hear the telltale click of the lock on the door. Especially knowing that Ethan is the one who locked it. We have two doors going out to the patio but as luck would have it...the other one was locked as well. Now I have the task of trying to tell a 2 yr old how to turn the handle and unlock the door. He kept telling me, thru the door, that it was too hard and he couldn't do it. Frustration rising quickly inside me as well as anger, I kept telling him he had to!!!
Unsure of what to do, since hubby is still at work an hours drive away and my phone is inside, I start wracking my brain. I remember that the extra garage door opener is in hubby's closet. I think "If I can get him to get that, I can go around to the front and go in that way." But of course he is unable to find it.
At this point the other two, who have been outside playing in the Slip-N-Slide for the past couple of hours, now have the urgent need to use the bathroom. Knowing that it could be a while before we get back in, I tell Elisabeth to go as close to the house and the wood fence as possible and when she is done, I tell Max to do the same thing.
Trying to keep myself calm, I start talking to Ethan again to turn the knob. I can hear him wiggling it back and forth which is doing nothing. He is near to tears because he can tell I am frustrated and he is still unable to figure it out.
Finally, after about 20 minutes, I hear the wonderful click and the door moves. I bolt in before the door can close again. I am going to figure out how to keep this from ever happening again!!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Saved by Pop-Ice
I have come to realize that there are things that we take for granted. Simple things of life. I think air conditioning is one of those things. I suspect that I would be even more grateful if it were a blistering August day. However, I am thankful that even though it is June, the temps have been relatively mild, therefore when the a/c went out on Saturday I didn't have the urge to pass out. Only the urge to do absolutely NOTHING but lay on the couch under the ceiling fan.
Of course, being that it was the weekend, there was no way that anyone would be coming to repair it before Monday. However, it is now Monday and we still get to wait another day. Our saving grace has been the thunderstorm that rolled through this morning along with the ever present box of Pop-Ice! It is amazing how those little packets of frozen liquid can cool off even the hottest of bodies. Just a little ice, a little flavor and pure relief. I am beginning to think that I want to own stock in that company. Not only is it a summer staple but it has helped ease three hot children as well as their frazzled mother through three days of no air conditioning.
So to the fabulous company, Pop-Ice... I salute you!!
Of course, being that it was the weekend, there was no way that anyone would be coming to repair it before Monday. However, it is now Monday and we still get to wait another day. Our saving grace has been the thunderstorm that rolled through this morning along with the ever present box of Pop-Ice! It is amazing how those little packets of frozen liquid can cool off even the hottest of bodies. Just a little ice, a little flavor and pure relief. I am beginning to think that I want to own stock in that company. Not only is it a summer staple but it has helped ease three hot children as well as their frazzled mother through three days of no air conditioning.
So to the fabulous company, Pop-Ice... I salute you!!
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