I Need To Brag

I don't even know who reads this, but beware.  I'm going to brag about my children for a minute.  We went to Lagoon yesterday.  We actually spent 11 hours there.  We didn't intend to, but we had a lot of fun and there were a ton of things to do.  The part that I want to brag about is that we didn't spend a dime at the park.  Admission was free.  And so was lunch.  We packed a picnic for dinner.  Not once did my kids ask for a toy or candy.  They didn't whine to play the carnival games or to rent a tube at the water park.  I guess our mantra "We're Poor."  has sunk in.  Also, for the most part, they got along well and behaved.  And we didn't lose anybody.  There was one incident where Connor took a bite of Josh's sandwich, which then resulted in a smack (from Joshy) and a timeout.  But I'd call our day at Lagoon a success.  I love the attention we get because we have four boys.  It doesn't matter where we're at, but when I have all four together, I get comments, "Wow!  Four boys!"  We got many looks and a few comments yesterday.

I wish I would have gotten pictures at the water park and the fountains at the entrance.  Little Connor LOVED the water.  He was freezing, almost hypothermic, but he kept on playing.  Andrew finally was brave and rode some of the roller coasters (and loved them).  Joshy, who once loved roller coasters wanted nothing to do with them this time.  Connor rode (and loved) any ride we'd put him on.  There were a couple that I thought were a little too scary for him, but when he got off, he was all smiles.  Baby Jacob was an angel, as always.  As long as he's fed and held, he's good to go. 

It takes less brain power when they're matching.  This was taken at the end of the day.  They're thrashed.  Connor didn't want his picture taken.  Josh just makes that face whenever I get the camera out.