We spent the morning around the house letting the kids play with Scott's old toys. He has some old school Star Wars and Fisher Price toys the kids love.
After lunch we were off to Stone Mountain Park. I thought the girls would sleep on the way, but they didn't. The weather was warm, but not unbearable and we made it before rush hour traffic kicked in.
We set our blankets down on the lawn to save our place for the laser show, then we went to look around the shops. The shops are set up like a little mining town and are all new since the last time Scott and I were there. That was my first trip to Atlanta when we were dating, in 1998.
We stopped in a glass blowing shop and watched a demonstration. I liked it so much I was going to buy a glass flower like the one they had just made. Scott's parents were kind enough to get it for me. Then we went on and found an outside storyteller. He had his own little theatre set up so he could act like a character in the old times. The kids liked his stories, but Grace and Carter almost fell asleep. After another shop, we found a stream meant for cooling your feet. Scott's mom and the kids took off their shoes and ran through it for a while. At the end of the street was a multi-leveled ropes course. They wouldn't let us walk around and just look, but we had already decided that there was enough to do at the park that next time we would buy the pass for all the activities. This will probably be around $150 for my family.
After the boys bought themselves toy guns, we were off to the lawn to wait for Scott and his dad to get dinner. The kids loved being able to run around on such a big piece of land! We checked out the pond that was close to the mountain and ended up playing some games we had brought along.
The lawn quickly filled with people, and then a couple of vendors set up shop right in front of us! They were selling to glow sticks and toys that light up. We asked if they would be moving before the show started, and they assured us that they would. But Scott wasn't so sure, so he moved the blankets to the side. Good thing he did, seeing how the pair was still there probably 10min into the show!
It was a pretty impressive show! Most of the lights were shown onto the side of the mountain, but some were shining on the trees around the lawn and over your heads. I would definitely go see it again. I hear that it is always changing.
All the kids, except Malea, fell asleep on the way home. I couldn't believe she didn't sleep! I think that was the longest she has ever been awake.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Day 7 Just Hanging Out With the Family-Saturday (7-18-09)
Today is the last full day in Atlanta. Tomorrow we head to the beach!
It is a cool day, so we decided to go back to the park. Scott's parents have bought a kite and some water rockets for the kids and they need an open space to play with them. If you haven't been to Atlanta, it is covered with pine trees. My in-laws have a small front yard, but the sides and entire back are packed with tall pines. So, there is not much room and that is why we went to the park to play.
There was a breeze, but it came and went. Scott tried for what seemed like forever to get that kite to fly, but it wasn't having it. It would go up a little then nose dive to the ground. I know he was frustrated since another guy had his kite up for a while, but he kept at it. Finally, he gave up and we all played at the playground.
After the park, we decided to hit the near-by Mickey D's (as Malea likes to call it) and have a late lunch. We ate out on the picnic tables since it was such a wonderful day. After, we let the kids play on the indoor playground. Malea made a friend and Grace even went up by herself.
We started for home when my father-in-law realized he'd lost the keys to the house. He could not find them at McDonald's. We went to the house hoping the neighbor was home that had an extra key. She was not. We went back to the park to look there. My father-in-law was dropping money for the boys to "find" earlier and we thought he may have accidentally dropped it there. Yes he did! Thankfully we found the key and could go to the house.
We went back to the house and just hung out for the evening since it was our last night there for a few days and we wouldn't be staying long on the way back home.
It is a cool day, so we decided to go back to the park. Scott's parents have bought a kite and some water rockets for the kids and they need an open space to play with them. If you haven't been to Atlanta, it is covered with pine trees. My in-laws have a small front yard, but the sides and entire back are packed with tall pines. So, there is not much room and that is why we went to the park to play.
There was a breeze, but it came and went. Scott tried for what seemed like forever to get that kite to fly, but it wasn't having it. It would go up a little then nose dive to the ground. I know he was frustrated since another guy had his kite up for a while, but he kept at it. Finally, he gave up and we all played at the playground.
After the park, we decided to hit the near-by Mickey D's (as Malea likes to call it) and have a late lunch. We ate out on the picnic tables since it was such a wonderful day. After, we let the kids play on the indoor playground. Malea made a friend and Grace even went up by herself.
We started for home when my father-in-law realized he'd lost the keys to the house. He could not find them at McDonald's. We went to the house hoping the neighbor was home that had an extra key. She was not. We went back to the park to look there. My father-in-law was dropping money for the boys to "find" earlier and we thought he may have accidentally dropped it there. Yes he did! Thankfully we found the key and could go to the house.
We went back to the house and just hung out for the evening since it was our last night there for a few days and we wouldn't be staying long on the way back home.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Day 6 Atlanta Braves Baseball-Friday (7-17-09)
This morning we went back to the tennis courts and the neighborhood pool. Once again, we had the pool to ourselves. It really makes us wish we had our own in our backyard. I am sure we would get plenty of use out of it, especially with our kids.
The kids were worn out and took great naps. We went on to an early dinner before meeting Scott's brother and wife at the Atlanta Braves baseball game. We ate at Smokey Bones. I have really liked that place in the past and we don't have one back home. Unfortunately, it didn't settle well tonight.
We ran into traffic, of course, on the way to the game. We were following the GPS, but Scott decided to try a different route to save time. We ended up in the hood and unable to exit to the ball field where we wanted. So, we went on and found another way there. We found some parking lots about 5 blocks away, the ones where you pay the guy standing at the entrance. But the difference here was that he waved us on and let us park and then come back to pay. I wonder what happens to the cars where the people skip out on payment. We saw plenty of people that were looking over their shoulders as they were walking to the stadium.
After we park, Carter and Logan tell me they need to use the restroom. Logan says he can wait til we get to the stadium, but Carter cannot. I decide to let him go in an empty water bottle (easy for boys to do) and put it on the ground next to an empty beer bottle. When we returned it was missing! The beer bottle was still there. I am so hoping someone didn't think it was beer and try to drink it! Yuck!
Anyway, we went on to the game and met David and Stephanie. Of course, Scott's mom and his brother argue on which side of the stadium our seats are on and we follow David. He was wrong and we had to walk all the way around! It was a long journey with a 1 1/2 yr. old. We sat in the middle section out in left field. They were pretty good seats. I should also say, that my seat, of course, had dried pop on it and I sat down on it. It then stained my backside and I couldn't get it all out.
The Braves won 11-0! It was Friday night fireworks and we were excited to see them. Unfortunately, our seats were directly under where they were going to be setting them off. The ushers had us move, so we decided to go out of the stadium and sit on the grass across the street. We couldn't believe how many people were leaving the stadium! They just kept coming out. Finally, after about a 1/2 hour, the fireworks began! What a great show! It really was good.
The kids were worn out and took great naps. We went on to an early dinner before meeting Scott's brother and wife at the Atlanta Braves baseball game. We ate at Smokey Bones. I have really liked that place in the past and we don't have one back home. Unfortunately, it didn't settle well tonight.
We ran into traffic, of course, on the way to the game. We were following the GPS, but Scott decided to try a different route to save time. We ended up in the hood and unable to exit to the ball field where we wanted. So, we went on and found another way there. We found some parking lots about 5 blocks away, the ones where you pay the guy standing at the entrance. But the difference here was that he waved us on and let us park and then come back to pay. I wonder what happens to the cars where the people skip out on payment. We saw plenty of people that were looking over their shoulders as they were walking to the stadium.
After we park, Carter and Logan tell me they need to use the restroom. Logan says he can wait til we get to the stadium, but Carter cannot. I decide to let him go in an empty water bottle (easy for boys to do) and put it on the ground next to an empty beer bottle. When we returned it was missing! The beer bottle was still there. I am so hoping someone didn't think it was beer and try to drink it! Yuck!
Anyway, we went on to the game and met David and Stephanie. Of course, Scott's mom and his brother argue on which side of the stadium our seats are on and we follow David. He was wrong and we had to walk all the way around! It was a long journey with a 1 1/2 yr. old. We sat in the middle section out in left field. They were pretty good seats. I should also say, that my seat, of course, had dried pop on it and I sat down on it. It then stained my backside and I couldn't get it all out.
The Braves won 11-0! It was Friday night fireworks and we were excited to see them. Unfortunately, our seats were directly under where they were going to be setting them off. The ushers had us move, so we decided to go out of the stadium and sit on the grass across the street. We couldn't believe how many people were leaving the stadium! They just kept coming out. Finally, after about a 1/2 hour, the fireworks began! What a great show! It really was good.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Day 4 Misunderstood Plans-Wednesday (7-15-09)
This morning we went to the neighborhood tennis courts. Scott and I used to play tennis all the time when we lived in apartments, back in the day. But now, I could hardly get one in bounds! Then I hurt my shoulder (the one I hurt on the tubing trip the day before) and it was getting really hot. So we went next door and jumped in the pool. The boys swam the length of the pool and raced the width. Logan only won by one stroke! Malea played with her Ariel while Grace swam around in her ring.
The plan was to wear the kids out in the morning so they would all take good naps then off to Stone Mountain to sight see, shop and watch the night laser light show. Problem was the stupid Atlanta traffic! The kids didn't go down for naps til 2 and I didn't know we needed to leave at 3. It would have been fine for the boys, but the girls need a longer nap. So we decided to go the next night when we could plan better.
We waited for the kids to get up, then we went to mini golf. Wow! Another expensive venture, but we all had fun. Grace played around and didn't get bored til the 17th hole. Malea played with us the first half then just shot the first stroke on the rest of the holes. Carter is my good golfer and beat Logan. Scott and I tied! I never play as good as I did tonight!
We went back to the house and Scott grilled hot dogs, burgers and brats fro dinner. I don't know if I was super hungry or it just tasted wonderful, but it was a great meal!
The plan was to wear the kids out in the morning so they would all take good naps then off to Stone Mountain to sight see, shop and watch the night laser light show. Problem was the stupid Atlanta traffic! The kids didn't go down for naps til 2 and I didn't know we needed to leave at 3. It would have been fine for the boys, but the girls need a longer nap. So we decided to go the next night when we could plan better.
We waited for the kids to get up, then we went to mini golf. Wow! Another expensive venture, but we all had fun. Grace played around and didn't get bored til the 17th hole. Malea played with us the first half then just shot the first stroke on the rest of the holes. Carter is my good golfer and beat Logan. Scott and I tied! I never play as good as I did tonight!
We went back to the house and Scott grilled hot dogs, burgers and brats fro dinner. I don't know if I was super hungry or it just tasted wonderful, but it was a great meal!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Day 3 Helen, GA-Tuesday (7/14/09)
Woke up to promising weather! Everyone got ready then we were off to Helen. Helen is a little German town in the northern hills of Georgia. A great place for Oktober Fest.
Our first stop were the Anna Ruby Falls. You have to hike to them, but the trail is paved and is only about 1/2 mile. Grace made it, no problem. Scott and I hadn't been there since we were dating, so it was nice to go back again with the kids. Thankfully, we didn't see any snakes, just a millipede which we all inspected.
Next, we went back to town to go tubing down the Chattahoochee river (more of a stream in this location). Tubing really is a fun activity. We went on the long run which last about 2 hours. We tied our tubes together and made more of a raft. The 6 of us were probably the largest group going down the river! Thankfully, my in-laws knew to bring the walking sticks as there are many rocks to get hung up on. Logan loved it so much, that after 2 hours he still wanted to go down again!
We did a little shopping in the tourist town. I was sad to find out that our shop that made specialized hand-dipped candles went out of business. We bought our wedding candles there.
Our first stop were the Anna Ruby Falls. You have to hike to them, but the trail is paved and is only about 1/2 mile. Grace made it, no problem. Scott and I hadn't been there since we were dating, so it was nice to go back again with the kids. Thankfully, we didn't see any snakes, just a millipede which we all inspected.
Next, we went back to town to go tubing down the Chattahoochee river (more of a stream in this location). Tubing really is a fun activity. We went on the long run which last about 2 hours. We tied our tubes together and made more of a raft. The 6 of us were probably the largest group going down the river! Thankfully, my in-laws knew to bring the walking sticks as there are many rocks to get hung up on. Logan loved it so much, that after 2 hours he still wanted to go down again!
We did a little shopping in the tourist town. I was sad to find out that our shop that made specialized hand-dipped candles went out of business. We bought our wedding candles there.
Day 2 Museum and Pasta-Monday (7/13/09)
Well, woke up to a weather report of a significant chance of rain in the mountains. So, we'll try for Helen tomorrow. Scott looked around on-line and found a museum that had dinosaur bones and fossils. It is the Fernbank Museum. Scott's brother took the day off. He and his wife met us there.
I thought this place was expensive for what they had, but I must admit, I have never seen so many different dinosaur bones. The boys really enjoyed seeing them too as we've read about dinosaurs for years.
The top floor was especially for kids. They had 2 imaginary play rooms that had multi-themes and a hands-on science discovery room. Here we played with big bubbles, saw a tornado and many things that played tricks with your eyes.
We stopped for lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory. We used to have one back home, but it closed down. This place was special to Scott and me as we used to go there frequently when we were dating. It didn't let us down; it tasted so good! I got the chicken, broccoli and mushroom fettuccini alfredo-recommended!
After lunch the kids fell asleep in the van and Scott and his mom went to some stores to look for a new laptop. They were unsuccessful, but one clerk said she'd overnight the one for Savannah.
We went back to the house and went swimming in the neighborhood pool. Dinner was dessert and then off to bed.
I thought this place was expensive for what they had, but I must admit, I have never seen so many different dinosaur bones. The boys really enjoyed seeing them too as we've read about dinosaurs for years.
The top floor was especially for kids. They had 2 imaginary play rooms that had multi-themes and a hands-on science discovery room. Here we played with big bubbles, saw a tornado and many things that played tricks with your eyes.
We stopped for lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory. We used to have one back home, but it closed down. This place was special to Scott and me as we used to go there frequently when we were dating. It didn't let us down; it tasted so good! I got the chicken, broccoli and mushroom fettuccini alfredo-recommended!
After lunch the kids fell asleep in the van and Scott and his mom went to some stores to look for a new laptop. They were unsuccessful, but one clerk said she'd overnight the one for Savannah.
We went back to the house and went swimming in the neighborhood pool. Dinner was dessert and then off to bed.
First Day of Vacation- Sunday (7/12/09)
Sunday was not an overly active day as we all were still recovering from the big drive the day before.
We went to Kennesaw Mountain to watch a Civil War reenactment of shooting the cannons. We thought we were going to see an actual battle with a thousand men, but I guess that was 2 weeks prior. Anyway, it was interesting since I didn't know much about the cannons. I learned about each person's job and the type of shot they would place in it.
Then we were off to find some girl toys to keep at my in-laws so the girls would have something to play with. They have kept quite a few toys, but they only had boys so there was nothing much for the girls.
Scott's brother and his wife met us back at the house. The girls and I took a nap while everyone else played cards and the boys played with the toys. After naps we went to a new park and then to dinner at a pizza/cal zone place-Mellow Mushroom-recommend it.
Back at the house to give baths and get to bed. Hopefully going to Helen, GA to shop and go tubing down the river tomorrow.
We went to Kennesaw Mountain to watch a Civil War reenactment of shooting the cannons. We thought we were going to see an actual battle with a thousand men, but I guess that was 2 weeks prior. Anyway, it was interesting since I didn't know much about the cannons. I learned about each person's job and the type of shot they would place in it.
Then we were off to find some girl toys to keep at my in-laws so the girls would have something to play with. They have kept quite a few toys, but they only had boys so there was nothing much for the girls.
Scott's brother and his wife met us back at the house. The girls and I took a nap while everyone else played cards and the boys played with the toys. After naps we went to a new park and then to dinner at a pizza/cal zone place-Mellow Mushroom-recommend it.
Back at the house to give baths and get to bed. Hopefully going to Helen, GA to shop and go tubing down the river tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Driving to Atlanta-Part 3 (7/11/09)
The rest of the trip was pretty typical for our family. The youngest 3 took short naps after lunch. We drove for a couple of hours then stopped to get gas in Marion, IL.
The weather was looking bad, and we found out the Marion had just had a severe thunderstorm with hail. Thankfully, we missed it!
I took over the driving for 3 hours while Scott tried to rest while the kids watched a movie. But the kids didn't stay quiet for long, so Scott didn't get much of a nap.
We stopped at Sonic for dinner. We decided to get our and eat at the picnic tables to stretch. I think Scott and I were starting to get annoyed with it all. I accidentally spilled a drink which he didn't respond very well to and the kids didn't want to eat much, which I didn't like much. To top it off, we piled in the van to hit the local Target for a potty break, and when we arrived, Malea was missing a shoe! I had to carry her to the bathroom and back. When we returned, I remembered that the sliding door has a storage pocket. I asked Scott if her shoe was in there. It was!
Back in the car with everything we needed, we were off for the last 3 hours of the drive. Thankfully, the last 1 1/2-2 hours were quiet as all were asleep (except Logan since he took a good nap before dinner, and he played some games).
We arrived safely at my in-laws after 12 hours of drive time and a total of 16 1/2 of travel time!
The weather was looking bad, and we found out the Marion had just had a severe thunderstorm with hail. Thankfully, we missed it!
I took over the driving for 3 hours while Scott tried to rest while the kids watched a movie. But the kids didn't stay quiet for long, so Scott didn't get much of a nap.
We stopped at Sonic for dinner. We decided to get our and eat at the picnic tables to stretch. I think Scott and I were starting to get annoyed with it all. I accidentally spilled a drink which he didn't respond very well to and the kids didn't want to eat much, which I didn't like much. To top it off, we piled in the van to hit the local Target for a potty break, and when we arrived, Malea was missing a shoe! I had to carry her to the bathroom and back. When we returned, I remembered that the sliding door has a storage pocket. I asked Scott if her shoe was in there. It was!
Back in the car with everything we needed, we were off for the last 3 hours of the drive. Thankfully, the last 1 1/2-2 hours were quiet as all were asleep (except Logan since he took a good nap before dinner, and he played some games).
We arrived safely at my in-laws after 12 hours of drive time and a total of 16 1/2 of travel time!
St. Louis Zoo-Driving to Atlanta-Part 2 (7/11/09)
Road construction in St. Louis wasn't in the GPS, so we got a little lost on the way to the zoo. After many turns to get back on track, we finally made it. But literally as we are pulling into the parking lot, it starts to rain! It lets up to a sprinkle as we are walking in, but after potty breaks, it is a downpour! We huddled under a big bush til it let up then headed to the reptile house and monkey house. Both were indoors. After those 2 exhibits, we were on our way to all the outdoor animals.
St. Louis Zoo is wonderful! All the animals are close enough to see, and the ones that need bigger areas have multiple places to stop and see them. So you should always be able to get a good look.
Another great exhibit there is the indoor penguin and puffin habitat. It's pretty cold in there, but you can see them swim and stand up on the land. We really enjoyed this particular puffin swimming, splashing, and showing off.
Probably the best exhibit for our family was the hippos. The exhibit was half in the water, half on land with a thick glass front where you could stand up close and see them. One just kept swimming in circles so we could really see him! Malea especially enjoyed the hippos!
After 3 hours at the zoo, we were off to grab some fast food and hit the road til dinner.
St. Louis Zoo is wonderful! All the animals are close enough to see, and the ones that need bigger areas have multiple places to stop and see them. So you should always be able to get a good look.
Another great exhibit there is the indoor penguin and puffin habitat. It's pretty cold in there, but you can see them swim and stand up on the land. We really enjoyed this particular puffin swimming, splashing, and showing off.
Probably the best exhibit for our family was the hippos. The exhibit was half in the water, half on land with a thick glass front where you could stand up close and see them. One just kept swimming in circles so we could really see him! Malea especially enjoyed the hippos!
After 3 hours at the zoo, we were off to grab some fast food and hit the road til dinner.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Driving to Atlanta-Part 1 (Saturday 7/11/09)
Today is the first day of our vacation! We are driving to Atlanta. We would love to fly, but those days seem to be in the past for us. We would have to buy 5 tickets, rent a car and somehow manage the kids, luggage and car seats too. Even though driving seems long and miserable, this is how we are going to have to travel from now on and we better get used to it.
My mom was kind enough to give each of the kids a small canvas bag full of snacks, books and toys to help keep them entertained. We also have movies to watch, Vsmile and Leap pad to play, and workbooks to work on. Hopefully, this trip will go smoothly.
This is a 12 hour drive, but we are planning on stopping at the St. Louis Zoo for a few hours on the way. We hope that will wear them out and after we eat lunch, they should be out for a few hours. Then a few hour after that, we'll have dinner and then the last leg on to Atlanta.
That is the plan anyway. So, we'll see how it goes.
My mom was kind enough to give each of the kids a small canvas bag full of snacks, books and toys to help keep them entertained. We also have movies to watch, Vsmile and Leap pad to play, and workbooks to work on. Hopefully, this trip will go smoothly.
This is a 12 hour drive, but we are planning on stopping at the St. Louis Zoo for a few hours on the way. We hope that will wear them out and after we eat lunch, they should be out for a few hours. Then a few hour after that, we'll have dinner and then the last leg on to Atlanta.
That is the plan anyway. So, we'll see how it goes.
Getting Ready for Vacation (Friday 7/10/09)
Tomorrow we leave for our 2 week long trip to Georgia. I've been getting ready all week. I'm packing a bag of snacks, a bag of movies and a cooler for drinks. I've filled the van with gas and gotten the money from the bank. I've also put a stop on our mail and made sure all the bills are paid.
So today is dedicated to doing all the laundry and packing all the suitcases. Scott it trying to get off a little early so he can change the oil in the van and rotate the tires. He is also going to mow the lawn.
I started the morning by washing the towels and sheets and realized my washer and dryer were taking longer than usual. "Great, of course when I really need to do laundry!" is all I could think. Thankfully I figured that the outside lent trap was full, so the dryer began working better and the washer did better with the clothes, too. I don't know why it wouldn't spin the towels and sheets better, but I'll deal with it another day.
The best part of the packing for me was realizing I could get all 2 weeks worth of clothes for the kids and close to for Scott and me. I absolutely hate doing laundry n vacation and take all necessary routes to avoid it-even packing for 2 weeks! Now, I just hope the kids don't get so dirty they need multiple outfits a day. I will have to do some laundry for Scott and myself, but I hope I can just do one load.
So today is dedicated to doing all the laundry and packing all the suitcases. Scott it trying to get off a little early so he can change the oil in the van and rotate the tires. He is also going to mow the lawn.
I started the morning by washing the towels and sheets and realized my washer and dryer were taking longer than usual. "Great, of course when I really need to do laundry!" is all I could think. Thankfully I figured that the outside lent trap was full, so the dryer began working better and the washer did better with the clothes, too. I don't know why it wouldn't spin the towels and sheets better, but I'll deal with it another day.
The best part of the packing for me was realizing I could get all 2 weeks worth of clothes for the kids and close to for Scott and me. I absolutely hate doing laundry n vacation and take all necessary routes to avoid it-even packing for 2 weeks! Now, I just hope the kids don't get so dirty they need multiple outfits a day. I will have to do some laundry for Scott and myself, but I hope I can just do one load.
A Lesson for Logan (Friday 7/10/09)
Tonight Logan broke both of his sandals! They were the generic Teva-type sandals with the velcro straps. I had been noticing he would bend the front part back on itself and stand on them. On more than one occasion, I told him to stop because he would break them. Then tonight while helping Scott change the oil on the van, he broke them.
I was so upset with him! I decided that he was going to have to pay for his next pair. Thankfully, I called a store that was having a sale and they had one pair in his size left. They were only going to be about $4!
I was excited about the sale but I also didn't want him to have to pay too much out of his bank to learn this lesson. Hopefully he doesn't think "it's no big deal" and takes care of this pair.
I was so upset with him! I decided that he was going to have to pay for his next pair. Thankfully, I called a store that was having a sale and they had one pair in his size left. They were only going to be about $4!
I was excited about the sale but I also didn't want him to have to pay too much out of his bank to learn this lesson. Hopefully he doesn't think "it's no big deal" and takes care of this pair.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Why Do Only Girls Do Certain Stupid Things?
Sometimes I really hate being a girl. Let's face it, sometimes we do stupid things.
We were going out of town for my mother's birthday and the 4th of July. I spent the morning finishing laundry, packing the kids and cleaning the kitchen. I decided since Scott told me he would be getting off early, we would have time to get family pictures taken.
I knew the pictures would take a while, but I didn't think an hour and a half! Then, Scott told me he had to go back to work for a while and didn't know when he'd be able to get off.
I took the kids home and fed them. I then finished up the packing. I decided to fore go naps so the kids would sleep away part of the trip.
Two hours later, Scott still was not home and the girls were at their limits. I decided to help Scott by packing up the van. We usually do this by backing it up into the garage. Now, I am not good at backing up, and can admit that. But today I did a great job! I was able to get it all the way in, except a couple inches of the front end.
I popped the back hatch and loaded it up. Then, I thought, "Scott may not be home for a couple more hours. I'll try to scooch the van in a little more so I can close the garage door." I left the hatch open so we could still put in Scott's stuff.
I proceeded to back up and ran the back door into some storage shelving! Of course I get out and what do I see? Scott driving up and pulling in! I almost cried. I could do nothing.
I bent the bottom of the door so much the paint flaked, torqued the door since I hit only one side and not straight on, and bent the vertical angle so it wouldn't close properly. Thankfully, Scott was able to bend all 3 areas so it works now, but really! I didn't hit it that hard, and yet so much damage!
Only a girl would do this, I'm sure. And I know this will go down in the memory book to be brought up year after year.
Hopefully, the rest of our weekend will go much better.
We were going out of town for my mother's birthday and the 4th of July. I spent the morning finishing laundry, packing the kids and cleaning the kitchen. I decided since Scott told me he would be getting off early, we would have time to get family pictures taken.
I knew the pictures would take a while, but I didn't think an hour and a half! Then, Scott told me he had to go back to work for a while and didn't know when he'd be able to get off.
I took the kids home and fed them. I then finished up the packing. I decided to fore go naps so the kids would sleep away part of the trip.
Two hours later, Scott still was not home and the girls were at their limits. I decided to help Scott by packing up the van. We usually do this by backing it up into the garage. Now, I am not good at backing up, and can admit that. But today I did a great job! I was able to get it all the way in, except a couple inches of the front end.
I popped the back hatch and loaded it up. Then, I thought, "Scott may not be home for a couple more hours. I'll try to scooch the van in a little more so I can close the garage door." I left the hatch open so we could still put in Scott's stuff.
I proceeded to back up and ran the back door into some storage shelving! Of course I get out and what do I see? Scott driving up and pulling in! I almost cried. I could do nothing.
I bent the bottom of the door so much the paint flaked, torqued the door since I hit only one side and not straight on, and bent the vertical angle so it wouldn't close properly. Thankfully, Scott was able to bend all 3 areas so it works now, but really! I didn't hit it that hard, and yet so much damage!
Only a girl would do this, I'm sure. And I know this will go down in the memory book to be brought up year after year.
Hopefully, the rest of our weekend will go much better.
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