San Antonio - Day One

On day one of our trip we drove up to San Antonio.  It was not that bad of a trip at all.  Once we got there we had a late lunch at The Magic Time Machine.  If you have kids I highly recommend this place.  We loved it.  To make it even better you can get a coupon at www.restaurant.com

When you walk in its decorated all crazy & a character is your waiter/waitress.  We had Dora the Explore.  She was awesome and so funny.  Its a laid back place, so kids can be kids and NO ONE cares.  Jack Sparrow, The Madd Hatter, Wonder Woman, the Joker and many more were there.  They would all come and talk to us.  The kids loved it.  Eli said he wanted to kiss wonder woman, then when she said he could kiss her on the cheek....he hid under the table.  At one point Dora was being silly over the loud speaker and Noah said "That is the worst Spanish I have ever heard"  Dora cracked up.  She said she trys....since after all, she is Dora.

Its also fun, they make a big deal when you ask where the bathroom.  They shout "Yellow alert, clear the way hes got to squirt!  911 potty alert!!!

The day ended with a trip to the hotel pool  & left overs for dinner.

Savings (If your interested)

Hotel Savings $100 (points)

Magic Time Machine Savings $50 (Restuarant.com coupon)

Total Savings - $150

Church

The kids went to church tonight with my mom, then she took them to Jack in the Box.  As they are sitting there they have the following conversation:
Gran - what did you learn about tonight?
Noah - God and Jesus
Gran - What about them?
Eli - (moves inches from her face and talkes in a deep voice) we learned about the hand of God coming out of the sky and grabbing people.
Noah - we did not learn about that

An Easter Story by Eli

Eli - So the giant chicken was running all around on Easter

Me - Why

Eli - Because he lost his colored eggs, and he was crying because he could not put the colored eggs in our yard

Me - Its a bunny Eli

Noah - Mom (laughing) Bunnies dont lay eggs, Chickens DO

Me - uh ya...

I did not explaine about the Easter Bunny ever, we just dont talk about it.  But I do have to admit it would make more sence for us to have an Easter Chicken, and not an Easter Bunny.  Im just sayin

The Musuem

I took the kids to the science museum and we were in the pretty gem section.

The lights are dimmed, soft music is playing. All the lights are shining on the beautiful jewels. Every effort has been made by the museum to make this part the most beautiful area in the museum. Men are taking notes, admiring the beautiful rocks and Noah says "hey guys, can we get out of this dark creepy place?"

Visits with Aunt Melanie

Honestly when I tell my sister we are coming to visit, I have no idea why her responce is not "Thats okay" or "gee I think I am busy"  but she likes to see us.  So we came over to visit Aunt Melanie, the event started with a sugar melt down.  I was a sweet Aunt/Mommy and I brought 3 cupcakes for the kids and made some cake pops for my sister.

Well we had to wait for my sister, so the cake pops melted.  Then we got in her car and they driped everywhere.  So she never got to see them this cute.  I acidently steped on the cupcakes, not totally but still it was a mess & I was thinking "why in the heck did I bring this stuff"

So we get to my sisters, the kids are running around everywhere, being silly kids.  Dancing, pretending like they are kissing ducks.  You know it was a mad house.  Two three year olds (almost 4) and a 5 year old.

We had a good time then it was time to leave.  Eli was hugging my sister and Noah reached over Eli to hug her and accidently grabbed her boob.  And he said "oh no I hit someone" then he said "oh I grabed Aunt Melanies boob"  My sister had a look of horror on her face and said "what just happened?"  And I said my famous last words "well on that note, we will see you soon"

then we ran screaming to the elevator

Do you have any times you feel like you want to melt into the floor?  What are they?

Running

We went on a bike ride yesterday.  I was on my bike, Wes was on his bike pulling Eli behind him in the bike carrier, then Noah was on his bike.  Noah asked if we could stop for a water break.  At this point Eli asked his father if he could get out of the basket and run.  So when we started up again we had a jogger in out little pack. 

Now please visualise this:

You are the Lows man walking to your truck and you see:

A mom on a bike

A dad on a bike

A kid on a bike

the smallest child running

what would you think?

The Lows man said "what the?" and pointed to Eli

I said "marathon training" and he burst into laughter. 

How is it when you kid wants to do something odd, it ends up looking like you are the crazy one.  What do your kids do that make you look crazy?

Sleep

It was 8:00 and Eli was still asleep.  We had to leave at 8:30.  So I went up stairs and dressed him. "Today's your Easter party" I said as I slipped his socks on.  No response. "We are going to have breakfast at your school" I said as I put his shorts on.  Still asleep, no response. "Noah is down stairs playing Indiana Jones, when your have brushed your teeth you can play too" .  Eyes fly open, jumps out of bed runs to bath room & brushes teeth.

The things that motivate us.  What motivates your kids?