Waterpark 2010

Today was declared perfect by MOI!

I woke up with an excruciating headache. Thankfully (what?!) Daddy Piper's work was cancelled so he was home. I went back to bed after making sure everyone had breakfast. I slept for about an hour, the length of time it takes for my migraine med to work, and woke up around 11, headache FREE! Since the kids were planning on swimming with our homeschool group, I felt sure bad the outing had been cancelled. We planned an impromptu trip to our local waterpark, where $3 gets us all in!!!!! 2 years ago, L, S & I spent so much time at the waterpark. It was so fun and relaxing. Last year, with Baby J, oh my goodness can you say stress!? It was not the least bit fun or relaxing. It was soooo much work with a preschooler, toddler and baby. Today was the exact opposite of summer 2009. It was PERFECT! So much fun!! L & S jumped right in and went hog wild swimming and playing. J was super cautious but went in with me. He was content to stay snugged up next to me and proved to be an awesome listener today. We stayed about an hour and half. It was not busy. The weather was hot and water perfect, chilly when we got out though. We did try the rainbow splashpad but that water was too cold!! J got splashed on by the big fountain and cried his heart out. The kids settled in for a bit of a snack before more water play then heading home. J was content to sit on the side with me and enjoy his snack. S was happy to have made a few friends. They enjoyed sharing the toys we brought along with. Today we were the cool family with lots of toys to share!!

Homebound, lunch followed by naps. L went right down for a nap. J & S stayed up and watched Monster Jam. I took the opportunity to run to Costco to check on pool chemicals. We haven't renewed our membership in 2 years. We have lived without it pretty okay. I do like their fruit and veggies deals though. I was going to suck it up and spend the $50 for a membership today. I went to renew it and their computers were down so I got a temporary day pass and got to shop for free - thank you Jesus!!! Both boys got new swim trunks. The ones the Easter bunny brought S were too big - oops! I bought L a new swimsuit but it was too small. And I got the pool chemicals.

This evening was S's first soccer practice of the season. I made a quick dinner (too salty) and off we went. As soon as jumped out of the van, each kid grabbed J's hand and off they went, without being reminded or told. It was a picture perfect moment.

S did great at soccer. He is right in his element, being in the age-appropriate bracket. He played up a level last time, because he is that good. But this time, being great against kids his own age is a real boost to his ego. He is now playing on the team "Blue Thunder"!!
J was not too happy to sit on the sidelines watching. He really wanted to be out there playing ball with the big boys.
L was her usual, happy self. Running around playing on the playground and rolling on the green grass kept her entertained.I finished the day off with a successful run to Target, where I spent $9.20 and saved $158.48!! I got 10 airwicks, 3 Seventh Generation cleaners, a Brita sink thing, a Lysol hand cleaner thing, lightbulbs, toothpaste, swim diapers and Tide laundry soap. It was AWESOME!!!