This weekend was the epitomy of what I'd call a perfect weekend. The kids are now officially on their three week break, so although they have some little projects to do and will read every day, they certainly didn't have the normal amount of weekend homework and test-studying so it was very relaxed.
Fri night we had a fun and delicious dinner out with family.
Saturday Marlon had some work to finish up and Jacob didn't want to go to the various baseball/softball games, so the two of them were happy staying home together all morning. Michela, Harrison, Midnight and I made the softball/baseball rounds, which were back to back so no overlapping conficts.
Harrison's team won 5-3, Michela's team lost 7-5 and both Michela and Harrison played really well. Michela was thrilled to get a double (she got to second base on one of her hits) and Harrison batted well and got an amazing out by throwing from third base to first base to make a double play (he got the runner out at third, then threw the ball to first and they got that kid out too, which ended the inning and gave them the lead.)
Saturday afternoon was Michela and Harrison's time to relax while Jacob had dance.
Then we all spent some time just relaxing and watching tv and enjoying the fact that we had a very light weekend of activities. It was hot here, so we all went to the pool around 9 p.m. and the kids played, Marlon watched them and I got my laps in. It felt like summer, not just because of the weather, but mostly because of our carefree existence.
Today there was no Hebrew School because of the Purim holiday and no theater because of Easter, so we had a fun, relaxing day. There was a (fun!) Purim service at temple, but we didn't have to be there until 10 a.m instead of 8:30 a.m.. Then there was a carnival of games, activities and moon bounces (and food!) from 11-1. Marlon and I worked the whole time, which was fine, Jacob and Michela had fun with their friends and Harrison hung out the whole time with his girlfriend. Yes you read that right. Our not quite 12 year old has a real girlfriend. We're not quite sure what to do about it, so we're doing nothing. More on that whole story in a day or two when I can post pictures... something to look forward to!
After the carnival, we went with our Chavurah (group of other families that we do stuff with from temple) to a nearby park (next to the kids' school) and had a relaxing day visiting and doing tons of eating while the kids (and dogs) played.
It was hot here, so we decided to round out the day by going to swimming with some of the group. That was fun and I got my laps in, which was an unexpected surprise in a busy day.
More later about our spring break plans (hosting some kids from japan and going on a cruise!)
Barbara
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2 comments:
you went to the pool at 9pm? Wow that is my bedtime :) Sounds like a great weekend.
It's normally the kids' bedtime too, during school, but on vacation we're a little more flexible and they go to sleep around 10ish most nights.
Marlon and I are usually up til midnight, though! :) But we don't wake up til 7, even during school. What time do you have to wake up?
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