Spring Break Adventures

I basically think of myself as a boring mom.  All work and no play for the most part.  My motto is "work first, then play."  Unfortunately, sometimes that means no play.  (Which I don't mind at all, I love to work--but I feel bad for my kids sometimes.)
SO, of course we didn't do anything SUPER cool for Spring Break.  Derek was training to be a bike officer all week and working 4 nights at the Mariners and 1 morning at the synagogue.  I was pretty much on my own to create some Spring Break magic.  I was tempted to let them watch movies all week so I could split my time between training and studying for my personal training certification exam.  But I didn't...let them watch movies the whole time.  I did make sure we had a couple of spring break adventures.
On Monday Uncle Davey was still here.  We got to have a celebratory lunch with Auntie Jen just after she passed her Social Work Licensing exam.  We ate at 5 Guys and when we saw her coming in we all ducked down behind the bar seating and jumped up to surprise her.  Super fun (except that Ben was a pill the whole time.  I think he is teething and he throws a huge fit about taking IBU...when we got home he took a LONG nap.)
After we drove Dave to the airport, Paige moved in.  We certainly have a full house right now, and I LOVE IT.  She has already been super helpful!
We didn't have a huge adventure on Tuesday because I trained clients in the am and taught classes in the pm.  We hit up business Costco (I spend WAY more when I have the kids with me).  Then the girls did get to go shoe shopping with Paige, which they loved.
On Wednesday we went to Target (had pizza of course for lunch) and to the Mall play area (they have a new one).  We didn't stay at the mall too long because there was an annoying girl who wouldn't stop singing.  Libby was about to throttle her.  Then our swimming instructor had something come up, so I reserved a lane and took all 3 kids in by myself (with life jackets).  It was a bit of insanity.  But I am glad they all love the water so much.  I took Libby and Sarah to the YW activity with me so we could learn some fun braids.
On Thursday they had a playdate with one of their favorite friends.  Sarah told us that it was not a huge success though, because they didn't want to play her "Booty Shake" game.  We asked for an explanation and got the demo.  Cutest booty shake ever.  And apparently the rules are that everyone shakes her booty and the last one still shaking wins.  Adorable!
On Friday we went to University Village & Ravenna Park.  This was our stomping grounds when we were newlyweds (and when I first moved to Seattle).  So it was really fun to revisit.  It was also fun to use the gift card Mike gave me for my birthday.  Turns out I love Athleta.  And I could never shop there without a gift card.  Ravenna park has a huge sandbox.  So the kids were in heaven.  The sun was shining, so I was in heaven.  I let them watch a movie on Friday night so I could get some things done (new curtains hung and studying).  We did a little something fun every day!  I guess I am not such a lame mom...I would say it was a successful spring break!

Sarah got the "headband braid" at the activity

Sarah demoing her "Booty Shake" game

Ben horsing around

One of his new skills, stripping down and streaking.  Yesterday at the dance studio he was in the stall with Sarah.  She said, "Ben is taking his clothes off!"  I said, "Really Ben?" just as his shoes, shirt, pants, and socks all came sliding out at me from under the stall door.  Ugh.

On sunny days I sometimes let them climb out through the sunroof for the ride up the driveway and into the garage.  This is Ben's first time.  Not a bad pic since I just stuck up my arm and snapped.  

Fountain at U Village.  We all made wishes!

The girls wanted to pose with every mannequin in the store. 

Jumping into the sand.  

Ben immediately started burying himself.