I have survived Spring Vacation

Tomorrow the masses head back to school, and #4, #5 and I can get back to our normal routines. Spring Break wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be. D was able to take Thursday and Friday off, and we went to Vancouver to visit family and to meet my Nephew that was born last week. Thursday evening I got to go to Shari's with my younger sisters, and we had a nice time chatting and just spending time together. On Friday my Mom graciously offered to watch the boys while D and I went to my next older Sister's house and I got to spend a couple of hours holding and admiring her new baby, as well as playing with my other Nephew, and chatting with my Niece (who ran up and down the hall to show me how fast her brand new shoes made her go-I remember feeling that way about new shoes as a kid too.) I really enjoyed being able to spend a couple of hours with my Sister and her family. I wish that I lived closer so that I could enjoy all of four of my Sisters more.

We also took the boys to Lacamas Lake Park and enjoyed hiking around and viewing waterfalls, fast moving water, and parts of the lake. We took some nice pictures of the boys, and enjoyed each other's company. There was a little bit of complaining on the part of the boys about the long hike (which wasn't really that long, but was mostly uphill on the way back to the car). It made me realize that we have spent most of the winter holed up in our house and that we need to get out more and enjoy all the beautiful places around us.

That evening, D's Dad took us out to Izzy's (all you can eat pizza and buffet) for dinner, and I got to see how much little boys can truly pack away, yet still have room for ice cream.
Now I have to admit that while I was worried about entertaining all five of the boys all day long on my own for several days, I am a bit sad to know that they will go back to school tomorrow. I have enjoyed having a relaxed time together.
While you may have noticed that I wrote this post on April Fool's Day, you can, in fact, take it seriously. I am not kidding about enjoying my kids during Spring Vacation. The extent of my April Foolery this year is going to be putting a loaf of bread and a jar of Peanut butter on the table for dinner, and telling the Missionaries (who we signed up to feed tonight) to help themselves. Of course I am really making Taco Salad...but I wonder what they will think. I am not sure I can pull it off with a straight face, but I guess we will find out.