What a whirlwind couple days! Wednesday, Ellen and I took Anna, Bennett, Asa, and Addison to Six Flags to use the free passes that the kids earned for reading. We headed out in the morning, with a van packed with children, towels, and coolers with lunch. The day could not have gone better! Although Asa wanted to ride all the big coasters that he came across, we managed to keep all heights and ride preferences happy. Yes, I did make Addison choose one ride that scared him. He chose the Mind Bender, which was my favorite coaster back when my equilibrium was younger. The two of us have been discussing how to control your emotions, and how logic can conquer irrational fear. The converation started over a medicine cup of Benadryl (my kiddo has strong taste buds and the kid just cannot stand some, most, tastes). He did a great job, sucking back his fear and marching himself right on that coaster! Asa sat by himself (because Asa is, well, crazy. This boy rode the Ninja three times in a row... by himself... in 10 minutes because there was no line. He has no fear!). When we came down from the first loop, Addison shouted at the top of his lungs, "I think I left my stomach at the topppppp!".
Because neither I, nor Ellen, had babies in tow, we were able to jump out there and play with the kids on the water slides. I really enjoyed myself! It's not often that I am able to give my big boys all of my attention. I loved how Asa held my hand as we walked, and I loved being able to listen to Addison's questions and quirky comments. We stayed until 8:00 at night, leaving us completely exhausted, but equally thankful for our day.
That was yesterday. Today, I had all four children out the door at 9:30am and we headed to the other side of Atlanta. Why? Because we were going to get to see a whole lot of people that we haven't seen in far too long! My friends from back in Bethlehem, Brooke, Andrea, and Leila, along with all of their offspring, met us at the mall for some lunch, play, and general mayhem. I knew it would be good for my soul to see them, but I didn't know how much. I missed them terribly... and I still do. We have to make a point to see each other more often. Ten months is not an option. Asa and Addison jumped back in with their old friends as if they had never left. Asa walked around the mall, holding Cael's hand. It felt great to see all of those 12 shining kids' faces all together! Yes, between the 4 of us mommies, we had 12 young kids, with one on the way. We had a wonderful day of visiting, playing, watching the fish, and Ivey even got to ride the carousel before we went home. It's been a whirlwind two days, all right. But, it's been fabulous!
What a whirlwind couple days! Wednesday, Ellen and I took Anna, Bennett, Asa, and Addison to Six Flags to use the free passes that the kids earned for reading. We headed out in the morning, with a van packed with children, towels, and coolers with lunch. The day could not have gone better! Although Asa wanted to ride all the big coasters that he came across, we managed to keep all heights and ride preferences happy. Yes, I did make Addison choose one ride that scared him. He chose the Mind Bender, which was my favorite coaster back when my equilibrium was younger. The two of us have been discussing how to control your emotions, and how logic can conquer irrational fear. The converation started over a medicine cup of Benadryl (my kiddo has strong taste buds and the kid just cannot stand some, most, tastes). He did a great job, sucking back his fear and marching himself right on that coaster! Asa sat by himself (because Asa is, well, crazy. This boy rode the Ninja three times in a row... by himself... in 10 minutes because there was no line. He has no fear!). When we came down from the first loop, Addison shouted at the top of his lungs, "I think I left my stomach at the topppppp!".
Because neither I, nor Ellen, had babies in tow, we were able to jump out there and play with the kids on the water slides. I really enjoyed myself! It's not often that I am able to give my big boys all of my attention. I loved how Asa held my hand as we walked, and I loved being able to listen to Addison's questions and quirky comments. We stayed until 8:00 at night, leaving us completely exhausted, but equally thankful for our day.
That was yesterday. Today, I had all four children out the door at 9:30am and we headed to the other side of Atlanta. Why? Because we were going to get to see a whole lot of people that we haven't seen in far too long! My friends from back in Bethlehem, Brooke, Andrea, and Leila, along with all of their offspring, met us at the mall for some lunch, play, and general mayhem. I knew it would be good for my soul to see them, but I didn't know how much. I missed them terribly... and I still do. We have to make a point to see each other more often. Ten months is not an option. Asa and Addison jumped back in with their old friends as if they had never left. Asa walked around the mall, holding Cael's hand. It felt great to see all of those 12 shining kids' faces all together! Yes, between the 4 of us mommies, we had 12 young kids, with one on the way. We had a wonderful day of visiting, playing, watching the fish, and Ivey even got to ride the carousel before we went home. It's been a whirlwind two days, all right. But, it's been fabulous!
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