Saturday, July 5, 2008

Making lemonade.

Not literally. That would require some domestic talent and effort.

No, figuratively.

Nikki asked what we were doing today, and Caleb replied, "We going Sea World!" We all looked at each other with "yes" written all over our faces. So Nikki called some friends, we packed up the car, the kids dressed in swim suits under their clothes, and we headed for cooler ground.

When we got there, we saw a sign announcing that it was a "blackout day" for our particular type of passes. NOT GOOD. Not only were our children going to be VERY disappointed, but so were the other two who DIDN'T belong to us.

Luckily, only a few minutes away, there is an old-fashioned, boardwalk-type area right on the beach. We went over and let the kids ride the roller coaster and Tilt-and-Hurl (Caleb opted for the boats and carousel instead) and then took them over to play at the beach.

Tonight, it's original Pink Panther cartoons before bed (thanks to Netflix and the interest piqued by Scott's continuous playing of the instrumental on his iPod).

So we didn't make it to Sea World, but we had a good time anyway.

2 comments:

TAMI said...

Our Munchkins haven't ever been to that "old-fashioned, boardwalk-type area right on the beach" - well, not when they were old enough to really remember, at least. With Jr. Lifeguards we're in that area every day for 4 weeks, and I keep thinking "We've got to bring the girls here." It' such s a neat area. Glad you were able to find some alternate fun!

Cindy said...

We actually go there at least a couple times a year. Next time, we'll give your girlies a call! :)