The kids have been waiting ALL year long for Dividend Day to roll around again, and by Saturday morning they were chomping at the bit. We got there shortly after opening around 10, and stayed as long as we could {handle it}. Since we came in two cars specifically for this purpose, I left around 5:30 with the younger 3 and Scott stayed until 9:30 with the older 2. It made for one LONG, exhausting day. Especially since I woke up at the crack of dawn that morning to run 10 miles before our Dividend plans got underway for the day.
They said she was 48". I'm not buying it. :)
The first half of the day was spent split up -- me and the little kiddies in kiddie land, and Scott and the big kids in the big kid land. Haha. Us little folks hit up the bumper cars, train rides, carousels, and car rides before meeting up with the other half for lunch. Once we were done eating, Scott and the older two came over to the kiddie land to give Sophie and Jane a chance to go on the "big" rides since there was no way I was going to go on any of them. The next few hours were spent mostly happily as we met up with a few friends and the little kids got to have some fun. The only party that wasn't happy was son number one who did NOT want to be on the baby side.
Cute little kiddies BEFORE the ride.
What isn't pictured is AFTER the ride, when it finally stopped and Alex had time to process how terrified he was and let out a great big dramatic cry wail of distress. Poor little lamb!
Here is the break down of the The Great Divide that is the amusement park:
Scott -- likes most of it
Ethan -- LOVES it
Grace -- loves it
Sophie -- half loves some rides in kiddie land, half hates some; isn't tall enough for any of the big rides, so we'll have to wait and see if that divide continues.
Jane -- half loves some (the kiddie roller coaster), and half hates some (Surf Dog was NOT her cup of tea)
Alex -- HATES just about all of them. The train was the only real thrill for him.
Me -- HATES everything. Hahahaha. :)
So there you go! I finally managed to pull the little ones away from the park with a bribe of ice cream and treats and got them home in time for dinner, baths, and bed. {If only it were that simple}. Scott got home much later with the big kids, and felt nauseated for the rest of the night thanks to all the rides the kids made him go on. All in all, it was a day to remember! Unfortunately, we're still dealing with the aftermath of their "fun"{i.e. exhaustion}. Hahahaha. Thank goodness Dividend Day only happens once a year... :)
Post 10 mile run. Pre 71/2 hours at an amusement park. The morning was chilly enough that I was able to wear this awesome, hot pink shirt that my visiting teacher made for me after the Boom Shakalaka. It's pretty much impossible to read in the picture, but it says "13.1 miles -- Because I'm only HALF crazy." Hahahahaha. Love it!
3 comments:
pretty cool you have older kids who can do all the big fun rides. this day/park looks so fun. I personally have always been a big fan of amusement parks and rides. Are Sophie & Jane good buddies? they look so cute and loving together on the rides :)
What a great visiting teacher! Such a fun, thoughtful gift. You look great, and the older I get, the less fun I think amusement parks are. My husband is a kid at heart and will be happy to take all of our children on those horrible, throw-up rides.
You look fantastic in that last shot! Amazing that she made that shirt. Looks like a fun day. Jacob and Amy would have LOVED it too!!!
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