Wonderful day

We had just a wonderful day. Dad took off work (YAH). We went to 6 Flags for the day. It was just a beautiful day - warm and sunny, yet not humid. We walked around the park in the morning. JJ wanted to go on some of the kiddie rides. He really had a great time and the fabulous thing is that the kiddie rides are near the nerf ball house. The older boys love going in there. I sent them in with Dad and I stayed with JJ so he could ride the rides he likes. This helps prevent the older two whining about going now and does JJ have to ride another ride. Having two parents along helps tremendously. We can divide up when necessary. It worked well. 

We ate lunch at the car. Dad remembered the chairs - I would have forgotten. It was so nice to not have to sit on the hot pavement. After lunch we went to the water park. The kids have been really looking forward to the water park. Last time we went it was a bit cool and although we did go to the water park - it was only for a very short time as quickly everyone was blue!!! Today was much warmer and it was a very pleasant day for water park activities. 

JJ is now big enough to actually do some of the bigger water slides. He was thrilled to be able to go. He found a favorite ride and insisted on riding it many times. He needed to have a bigger person go with him to carry the tube. Dad and I took turns. The older two enjoyed a bit of freedom. We find our chairs and they are now allowed to go off together - they must tell us what ride they are heading to and then after they ride they check back. And they must stay together. Still it is freedom for them. Up until this year, they had to stay with us all the time and that really limited what they could do as JJ wasn't big enough to do many of the rides. Even though JJ is bigger, he still doesn't ride all that they older two do. And the older two enjoy having a bit of space away from Mom and Dad. 

We stayed longer today then we ever have. I think with the kids getting older they have more endurance. I know that they are tired now though. All 3 went to bed easily and fell right to sleep. 

I think it is time for me to join the rest of the family and head off to bed too.