Sunday, October 11, 2015

Fall Break

This year's Fall Break started out as a bummer but turned out being just what we needed. First, I took the day off on Thursday because we were originally going camping. Those plans changed because of impending rain at the park where we were going. But I still took my time off. The day was just wonderful because I accomplished a lot - even if the majority of it was just catching up with myself. 

One milestone for the weekend was changing over Graham's bed from a crib to a toddler bed. It's gone well so far with the biggest problem being that he wants to climb in it all day long. One cute thing was that after nap time on Saturday Oliver and Graham knew I was still asleep so they read quietly in the floor together. It was adorable! Graham also must have fell out of his bed one night and because I found him snuggled in the middle of his floor. It was also precious!

Thursday night the water heater was leaking, which messed up our Friday plans. So while Brent hung out with the plumber, the boys and I went to Pogo Play, an indoor playground just north of Cincinnati. It was awesome! Oliver's favorite part was building things. Graham enjoyed anything he could do with his big brother. Some of our friends joined us, making it even more fun. The kids played for 3 hours straight. Then we played and had lunch at our friends' house until mid-afternoon. Everyone was exhausted, especially the kids. Graham took the majority of his nap on the way home.

Saturday was supposed to include hiking after I did a 9 mile run. During the run I beat my personal best for the first 6 miles (10K)! Afterward I got home we headed out for family adventures. However when we arrived we found that the hiking plan was ruined due to the park being closed for hunting season. So we played at the park then had Eli's BBQ for lunch. Yum! The afternoon once again included naps then church. The neatest thing is that Graham has been moved to the 2s so he's getting a Bible story now instead of just play time. He seems to love going to church even more. 

The kids and I spent Sunday getting caught up for the week while Brent had to work. We took at long walk and played at the park as well. The afternoon was spent taking LONG naps. I accomplished a bunch of stuff around the house. After chili for dinner we went for ice cream. 

Monday we went to the zoo with more friends. The boys loved running and playing. We rode the train and carousel. After we left they took quick naps then we went to another park to play before dinner. 

This weekend was a much needed, great break. Tomorrow we will be back to our normal programming. 

















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