We had been away for the long weekend watching baseball and daily routine was totally mixed up. Nap time was almost non-existent and we were certainly not eating our normal diet.
I was not sure how this summer vacation would work out since it is our first with two very mobile children. Questions that kept creeping into my head included: what are we going to do all day, how am I going to entertain both at the same time with likely two different activities, what am I going to make for lunch that they will actually eat, how can I make sure that I'm able to workout each day? Today all questions were answered! It was like a picture perfect day. I woke up just after DH left for work and waited for #TeamO to rise so that I could jump on the treadmill. In hindsight, I would have had time to workout before he woke up, but I needed to play it safe to not be interrupted. #TeamO and I headed for the basement for a long run on the treadmill to the tunes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and #TeamA joined us part way through. We spent the better part of the rest of the morning playing outside in the backyard with a mix of blowing bubbles, sandbox and climbing on the structure. Lunch brought me some stress, but the kids seemed to enjoy a little bit of this and a little bit of that. (I'm not sure why I keep thinking I need to make a whole meal for lunch time when this and that work just as well, if not better). Then came the coveted nap time! This has to be a highlight of our days at home as it sets the tone for the rest of the day and into the evening.
After dinner we headed back outside for more bubble blowing, sand boxing and a new feature...a dish pan of water! #TeamO is a stereotypical little boy that loves mud, trucks, tractors and more mud. I was thinking how I could help fuel his curiosity in all things dirty and remembered I had brought home a white dishpan/bin from school. It would be perfect for outdoor play! I filled it up with water and watched the excitement explode. He came out dirtier, happier and certainly more tired than usual. Once we headed inside, he chose 3 different stories to read before bed and at the end of the third one, he headed straight for his bed. No fight to sleep tonight!
I can't wait to see what tomorrow and the rest of the week has in store. I've got a plan to go for a walk to the grocery store in the morning after my workout to pick up a few fresh snacks. It's supposed to be beautiful out, so a walk should be perfect.
Keep checking back in to see what adventures we get up to over the next several weeks.
Sunshine & happiness, today and for always!
Stephanie :)
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