Spring

Can't believe Spring break has come and gone.  Last Monday marked the first, official day of Spring.  Unbelievably, it actually felt like it, it was in the hight 60's!  That rarely happens here in Ohio! Last week was also Mackenie's preschools spring break, so we tried to fill the week full of fun activities. It was so nice not to have to rush around trying to get all 3 of us ready and out the door for drop off.  To celebrate, we headed to the Zoo on Monday, and were literally there when they opened.  It was the perfect day!  The weather could not have been better!  Mackenzie was in "big sister mode" and as we approached each animal, she would say "Look Caleb, this is a ____________"  And then she would tell him fun facts about that particular animal.  It was so precious to observe, and I was so impressed with all of animal knowledge!  After 4 hours of fun we headed home and ALL 3 of us took a nap....did I mention what a fabulous day it was?

What was NOT fabulous, was having to take Mackenzie in for a rapid step test that tested positive that very next day,on Tuesday.  However, thanks to some fast working antibiotics, she was feeling much better the next evening. 

Wednesday, we made a quick trip to the local library to check out some books and videos, since we had to cancel our playdate with my friend Michelle and her 3 boys.  After checking out a small mountain of books and videos, we met Jeremy for a quick lunch.  It was so fun to get to see Daddy in the middle of the day, and definitely made the day go faster! 

Thursday, we bundled up and headed to the park for some fresh air.  It was pretty chilly, but we were in definite need of a change of scenery, and a little outside time did just the trick.

We also squeezed in haircuts. This marked Caleb's 5th haircut.  I think Kenzie was about 2 by the time she had her 5th haircut.  Who knew boys were so high maitnence?

before

after

 To end the week, the kids and I headed to an indoor playground.  It's a great place to go to let the kids run around and burn some energy.  Caleb was obsessed with playing basketball and was right in there with the big kids.  He had no idea that everyone else playing was a good foot or two taller.

All in all, it was a great "break" from our regular routine.  Although, I ain't gonna lie. . . my college days of going to Panama City on Spring break were a lot more exciting.  Funny how my definition of "break" has changed over the years!  A decade ago, spring break consisted of staying up late, sleeping in late, and laying on the beach with no plan whatsoever.  Present day, it's not setting the alarm to squeeze in a shower before rushing off to preschool, eating dinner an hour later b/c there's no school the next day, and switching over my kids closets.  Yeah, laying on the beach was much more exciting, but I wouldn't trade it for the world (well, that might be a stretch:) 

Now if only that wonderful Spring weather would return from last week!