I know a lot of parents that just dread spring break...the kids are home all day long, they have to entertain them, siblings fight and the parents just can't wait for the kids to go back to school. But I don't feel that way at all, in fact I get excited for when the kids are out of school. We get to change up the routine and go play, bedtime and naps get all messed up, we eat junk and have a great time. Plus the kids that aren't in school are so excited to have their siblings home to play with, I think its great!
We went to the playground a few times, we were so lucky to have great weather.
At the zoo
Did I mention...
It's FREE!
At the Magic House
Also FREE...
on the 3rd Friday, which just so happen to be our Spring Break
Mason, along with the Senior Primary participated in this Inter-Faith performance. It was interesting to hear the beliefs of all the other faiths there and listen to their performances.
We went roller-skating
Also FREE......dang, I'm good!
We did splurge a little, the one activity that we actually spent money on, America's Incredible Pizza. All you can eat pizza buffet and tons of games and rides.
The kids had a great time.
And last but not least, the most exciting part of this entire post...Whenever the hubby is gone I get the itchin' to do a project around the house. This time it was to paint my kitchen table and chairs. I bought them off craigslist about a year ago and I loved the size of the table and the 8 chairs. However, I hated the color, especially since the color is already all over my kitchen(which is my next project, the cabinets) So, it was on my to do list and I thought spring break would be the perfect time to get it done.
This is how the kids ate all week long, I enjoyed the counter and when I did have a minute to sit, which I don't think happened, I may have sat on the couch for a second or two to eat.
The before.
And drumroll please....
The after.
I did end up getting sick and being in bed an entire day, so the project took a little longer than I planned, but I am still very happy with the results.
6 comments:
Lea, it looks like you guys had an absolute blast! Good job getting pictures of everything, and GREAT job doing everything free!! Oh, I miss that about St. Louis!!!! Everything here costs an arm and a leg.
Your table turned out beautifully! You should feel proud!
Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!
LOVE the table and chairs! Great job! Beautiful. I'm very much into black furniture. Looks great!
Well done on finding all the FREE things to do! And your table and chairs look awesome! I love the contrast in the kitchen- yay for projects!
How did you get to roller skate for free?
LOVE the table. It fits so well with the rest of your house now.
Looks like your spring break was fun. Glad you enjoyed it!
Yeah, you did an amazing job, it looks completely different! I LOVE it!
Awesome job on the table. It makes such a difference; really "pops!"
And nice work on all the free fun--good mom!
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