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Dad left early this morning to go snowboarding for his monthly Marine Corps activity. This was his first go at it. He realized it is so different and hopes to take lessons in the future, maybe with Mom. He did take his skis as well so he took a few runs with the snowboard including a black diamond run and then use his skis the rest of the day. He was gone the entire day and had a great time but is feeling his aching body from falling a few times.
We made omlets for breakfast and then I took the kids to Outer Limits after they got just a few chores done. It was crowded because there was a big birthday party there. But the kids did enjoy themselves. I didn't let them play games this time. They just got to play in the kids playland.
Then we met the Wilson's at Artic Circle for ice cream and more playing in the play area. The kids each got dipped cones except for Brayden. He only had a few bites of his cone because he hates anything cold.
The entire way home the kids complained because they didn't want to go home. We were gone for over 4 hours but that just wasn't enough for these kiddos. They kept whining and saying that they never get to do anything and it is no fun just playing with the family. I tried to remain calm but told them to get used to family because we will be together forever. Then I told them jokingly that we were going to go home and just stare at the wall for the rest of the night. That got their attention and they were good the rest of the evening. I was trying to help them understand just how ridiculous they were being at the time.
For dinner I made waffles with the help of Xander wearing his new apron from Grandma. We also made some brownies. I am just the meaning Mom for not do anything fun with these kids all day. HAHA
Then the kids went to bed on time and I had a surprise for Dad. I had ordered two shakes from Artic Circle earlier and got a movie from the Redbox. So we had a date at home eating ice cream and watching Knight & Day. We both enjoyed the movie and then went to bed.
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