Well, it is Spring Break around here. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean airbrushed t shirts, tequila shots or even a beach around here. Actually, it means, Cherry Blossoms, Thumbelina, bowling, the zoo, River Farm, a Bunny Show and lots and lots of treats, desserts and sugar highs.
We kicked off Lucy's spring break with a trip to the Cherry Blossom Festival where we hung out at the WWII Memorial and along the Tidal Basin. Lucy's highlight was when she decided to trek through a muddy field and had her shoes literally sucked off her feet by the mud monster. She started to freak out and then decided to laugh it off- good choice!
The next day we met up with our friends Vanessa and Brielle to attend a showing of "Thumbelina" at the National Theatre. The girls donned tutus and Lucy sat right in the front row. After the show she came and got me to tell me that she needed to have her picture taken with Thumbelina. When it was her turn she plopped right down in the actress' lap and began smiling. Then we headed over to the Cherry Blossom Parade and then lunch and a train ride home.
Sunday we went to church and grilled out- Lucy decided she loves asparagus.
Monday we went to the bowling alley for Lucy's first bowling experience. Using bumpers and a rolling rack some of the time, she bowled a 96. Not bad. The video below shows why the game took as long as it did- the ball barely rolls down the lane. She had a great time and is ready to take on any challengers.
Wednesday we went to the National Zoo where we joined half of the nation there for Spring Break fun. No idea that it would be so crowded. Lucy loved the cheetahs and zebras and throwing many tantrums. More fun for her than for me. Harper loved the flamingos and the ducks. She always loves ducks. She quacked for the masses and was quite pleased with herself. She spent the rest of the time taking off her shoes and socks and throwing them over the side of the stroller. This happened 3 times where people had to chase after us to return her shoe. I had to go find it twice and after that decided that I didn't care if her feet were cold, she was going barefoot the rest of the day. I had 2 moms comment on her cold feet. Again, she had more fun than I did that day. We came home, napped and then had some new neighbors over for a playdate. Lucy loved playing with Kylee and Natalie, putting on make up, playing with baby dolls and all had a cell phone to call their imaginary friends. Harper loved antagonizing the older girls- that is her specialty, afterall.
Thursday we joined the Wells for a playdate at River Farm. Lucy and Parish ran rampant through the gardens. They played "I Spy" and I made a scavenger hunt for them where they followed a map and found some goody filled Easter eggs in the daffodils. Harper sought mud and found it, many times over. She was a muddy, dirty mess and kicked and screamed when I attempted to clean any part of her- therefore she stayed dirty. She spent the rest of the time chasing her buddy Caroline and at one point I looked over and Harper was just standing in the middle of the field in front of Caroline- not holding on to anything. Then she realized what she was doing and quickly sat down.
Friday we went to a Bunny Show at Discovery Theater. It was full of bunny stories, hopping, and treats- both girls loved it. Harper was able to do a lot of clapping and bouncing and Lucy really enjoyed the stories and the well, I guess you know she LOVED the hopping! Then we had lunch in the castle garden and headed home, where they now sleep. Spring Break is over in just a few days. Those days will be full of egg hunts, church, Easter fun and hopefully a break for me. Who says Spring Break involves a break? I'm ready for that tequila shot, the beach and even an airbrushed t-shirt that says, "I had two kids on spring break and all i got was an excuse for a nap."
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