We had a great Spring Break in good ole St. Louis. No packing, no long car rides, no airports, no hotels...just good old fun! Monday we celebrated the fact that we had nothing to do. We spend the morning cleaning out my car (WAY overdue). The kids loved being able to play in the car while I vacuumed and scrubbed. Then we decided to try an industrial vacuum at the gas station. To our wonderful surprise they were doing major construction so I put the car in park, drank a Starbucks and let the kids watch the action. The weather was beautiful so after naps we played outside and enjoyed the weather.
The Home Depot worker driving Miss Daisy
Tuesday our field trip was to dad's office! The kids have never been to his office so we made the trip into Clayton to see where dad disappears to everyday. Matthew asked several times, "are we there yet?" and I continued to tell him that dad has to do this every day! They had so much fun at the office. Dad showed them the TV that comes up from a cabinet, all the special meeting rooms, the fire place, the copy room, the kitchen and of course his office. The kids enjoyed the field trip. Thankfully it was another nice day so after naps we were able to get some fresh air. My special field trip was a night out with the girls!
Molly was so excited and surprised to see dad!
Here comes the TV
Who's in charge?
Wednesday was our BIG field trip! Drew took the morning off and we headed to the zoo. We picked up Andrew's buddy Charlie on our way and had a blast. Of course our first stop was the train. Then we headed through the Rivers Edge to see Charlie's favorite, the rhinos, and Matthew's favorite, the elephants. Unfortunately the elephants weren't out which was a bummer but Matthew was ok with it once we told him we'd go back in a few weeks. Then we headed to the Children's Zoo and brushed some goats. Molly was hilarious with the goats. At first she was in shock, then she was intrigued by the boys who were brushing them, and finally she got up enough nerve to touch one! After the Children's zoo we grabbed a bite to eat and then headed up to see giraffes and cats with a nice construction show on our way. Drew had to run to work but the kids seemed to be having so much fun that I told them as long as the big boys could walk and no one melted down we could see a few more animals. That lasted about 5 minutes:) Andrew's legs hurt, Matthew needed a drink, and Molly needed a nap...of course Charlie was fine. I had to get gas on the way home and went for "cool" mom status and agreed to getting a car wash:) Thankfully we left when we did because by the time we got home the wind was crazy. That night we had 50mph winds....along with a cold front. We got our zoo day in just in time! The boys were so worn out that I had to wake both of them up from nap about 4:30 and neither of them would budge. Molly on the other hand got her 10 minute nap in the car and was bouncing off the walls all afternoon. Good thing she's so cute!
First train ride
Brushing the goats
The dump truck was dumping and LOUD
Trouble...
Thursday was low key and chilly! We took a trip to the library and then that evening Matthew had his first dentist appointment. I met Drew and he took Matthew while I came home with the other two. Unfortunately Matthew did not enjoy the dentist and by the time he got home I think he was over it but Drew was traumatized. I should have given Drew a heads up because Matthew is nothing like Andrew when it comes to doctors. Andrew thinks everything is fun and exciting while Matthew is more of a typical kid who does not like anything to do with doctors offices. Matthew has to have quite a bit of dental work done (not as much as Andrew did) which is never fun to hear. Drew and I spent the evening discussing the option of taking him to St. Johns and putting him under and having it all done at once or taking him to the dentist office for two separate visits. We've decided with option b and are praying that a little bit of bribery will help with the second appointment....I'll keep you posted.
Before...
After:(
Enjoying some library books
Friday we woke up to snow! We got the feel of going to Florida and Colorado all in the comfort of our own home:) One of the mom of twins from Andrew's class invited ALL the boys over to play (siblings included)! Everyone had a great time. The highlight for Andrew and Matthew was all of the Star Wars toys the twins had. I was the worst mom in the world when I told them it was time to leave. But I redeemed myself when they found out our special end of spring break dinner was going to be Dominos.
Pretending Molly's golf clubs are light sabers
Saturday we had a very nice lunch out with the kids. As soon as we walked in the door the snow began to fall...and fall...and fall...We ended up with about 5 inches by the end of the day. After dinner the kids got bundled and headed out to play in it. Poor Molly was so excited but ended up slipping on the playset and getting a fat lip. I think we need to start calling her bruiser.
My favorite picture!
So sad that our flowers are freezing
Before the fat lip
Fat lip
It was a great week!
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