Due to the fantastic blessing that Aaron has work to tend to this week, we decided to stay in Boise for Spring Break. We explained to the kids that we are going on a "staycation". (Going no where, but having fun anyway.) So Friday night we officially started with a campfire in the back yard, roasting weenies and marshmallows.
Brooklyn wasn't feeling well, and tried as best she could to enjoy the staycation festivities. However, this photo shows her enthusiasm. By 3:00 am she had a fever of 102.7! We spent Saturday at the clinic to make sure it wasn't strep throat again. We got a clear test and were told it is a virus and should be gone within 5-7 days. Just in time to go back to school.But the fun couldn't be squelched. Aaron pitched a tent in the basement family room and the boys have been sleeping in it every night. I am considering removing their beds from their room and using the tent as a permanent sleeping arrangement. They love getting in their tent beds and have been falling asleep better than ever! And their are no beds to make in the morning!
Unfortunately, it hasn't been all fun and games. We are now watching the "sick bugs" cycle through the house. So far, everyone has felt illness to some degree. Aaron seems to be the next one to get hit. Not exactly what we planned.
But we are determined, we will have fun this week! Can't you tell by the look on Ian's face?
4 comments:
Oh I just love thinking of all the memories you are making!!! What lucky lucky kids! Satycation...BRILLIANT!
Love you!
Too bad that the kids have informed me that "this was the worst Spring Break ever". But at least they were referring to the being sick part, not the "staycation" part.
poor kids. ian looks bright red. hope you all feel better so you can enjoy that staycation. we love you.
I'm instituting a staycation. What a great idea. My parents tried once to do this, packed us up in the car with all the typical camping equipment. We drove around while they told us about the COOLEST camipng ground ever. It had a sports field, swimming pool, bathroom and showers, snack shack on and on and on. Next thing we know they pull up infront of our house! "Suprise, we're camping in our back yard". We were none to happy. But I feel my kids will respond better. Cross my fingers.
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