I was very happy to have all four kiddos with me for the week. That's not to say that I didn't need my breaks, but I loved being with them. I tried to balance planned activities with just lounging about. For my boys video games were their favorite part - always. But I got them out to the park to play and even met up with some friends.
We spent a day at the LA Zoo (which you would have thought was a torture chamber - I made them walk all the way to the orangutans before I fed my monkeys). Note to self: just feed them first - even if the picnic is in the parking lot.
I went on a date with the older boys. We went to see Race to Witch Mountain. They like shopping for treats, but NOT choosing new ties on their date.
We had days where we stayed in pjs beyond 2 p.m. We canceled the family bike ride because baby was napping and one of the kids had a low grade fever that was suspicious.
We postponed the backyard camping and instead had a BBQ & root beer floats. The camera only made it to the zoo and was actually in Jakes' hands half the time. It's cute that we share a similar interest. Next note to self: bring the old camera for Jake before he knocks off your nice lens.
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thanks for posting your blog link. you will love give kids the world! sorry to hear childhood cancer has touched your life too. I am glad to hear your son is doing well though. I will keep your family in my prayers.
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