Summer, Day 19
The clog is history. This great summer day is history, too.
The plumber arrived early to unclog the tub, and while he was here, he cleaned out the bathroom sink pipes as well. He was done by 9, giving us an early start to the day.
We went to the waterpark and met one of Michael's friends and his mom there. Conditions were warm even at 10 a.m. (though the breeze was chilly when you got out of the water). The boys had fun, as expected, and having season passes takes a lot of pressure off the need to stay all day and get on every ride. I suffered a little sunburn on my back -- not too painful yet, but somewhat noticeable in the places I missed with sunblock. I usually don't have my back to the sun; I must have been angled that way on the lazy river or the wave pool.
We left Seven Peaks and picked up Arctic Circle for lunch. The boys got value meals instead of kids meals -- the two cheeseburgers meal. In the seven minutes home, Michael ate both and Ben almost knocked off his second one. Nothing like the waterpark to send their appetites into hyperdrive. We got home and rested, but not for long -- the day was far from done.
A friend of Michael's from preschool had a birthday party at Classic Fun Center -- kind of a non-animatronic Chuck E. Cheese on steroids. After buying a present at Shopko, we arrived at the Classic Fun Center, where Ben wanted to play. The birthday boy's parents were nice -- they had extra guests available and invited Ben to stay. Michael had fun with the older kids, including the friend he doesn't see often, while Ben played a little with a couple other little brothers and also amassed tickets from the arcade (and got three prizes). They both liked laser tag as well.
Three hours at the Classic Fun Center was tiring for the kids and the adults. We got home, and I was beat. But I did take Popcorn for a walk, and here I am outside in the cooling night, writing. Tomorrow promises to be just as active.
A long Saturday awaits: Day 20.
The plumber arrived early to unclog the tub, and while he was here, he cleaned out the bathroom sink pipes as well. He was done by 9, giving us an early start to the day.
We went to the waterpark and met one of Michael's friends and his mom there. Conditions were warm even at 10 a.m. (though the breeze was chilly when you got out of the water). The boys had fun, as expected, and having season passes takes a lot of pressure off the need to stay all day and get on every ride. I suffered a little sunburn on my back -- not too painful yet, but somewhat noticeable in the places I missed with sunblock. I usually don't have my back to the sun; I must have been angled that way on the lazy river or the wave pool.
We left Seven Peaks and picked up Arctic Circle for lunch. The boys got value meals instead of kids meals -- the two cheeseburgers meal. In the seven minutes home, Michael ate both and Ben almost knocked off his second one. Nothing like the waterpark to send their appetites into hyperdrive. We got home and rested, but not for long -- the day was far from done.
A friend of Michael's from preschool had a birthday party at Classic Fun Center -- kind of a non-animatronic Chuck E. Cheese on steroids. After buying a present at Shopko, we arrived at the Classic Fun Center, where Ben wanted to play. The birthday boy's parents were nice -- they had extra guests available and invited Ben to stay. Michael had fun with the older kids, including the friend he doesn't see often, while Ben played a little with a couple other little brothers and also amassed tickets from the arcade (and got three prizes). They both liked laser tag as well.
Three hours at the Classic Fun Center was tiring for the kids and the adults. We got home, and I was beat. But I did take Popcorn for a walk, and here I am outside in the cooling night, writing. Tomorrow promises to be just as active.
A long Saturday awaits: Day 20.
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