I think the only reason that you go on vacation is to make you appreciate home!
We went to Pigeon Forge this past Sunday through Tuesday. The trip started with Brady throwing up in Cracker Barrel. He has had an ear infection and cough and evidently there was a ton of stuff that he kept SWALLOWING instead of spitting out. He only threw up three times (only once in the dining room). I guess you are thinking - so why didn't your turn around and come home? Well, that is because I have no sense and wanted to go somewhere and have a relaxing time away from home and work. HA!
We stayed at a bargain basement priced hotel and I was a little nervous about it! As you know, Charlie was laid off from his job this past winter and has not been called back. He is mowing now, which is great, but we still need to watch our money carefully. I researched online and found a hotel online that was less than $100 for both nights. (This also included the Farm Bureau members discount - If you would like more information on how to become a member for $40 per year I would be glad to tell you. I need to recruit two new members this year!). It turned out that the hotel was great - nice, clean, spacious room with a balcony overlooking the Parkway.
We went to Wonderworks (a hands on museum type place that is great for kids a little older than Brady - he only wanted to stay in the space program area and play in the space ship). Charlie and I loved it. I would suggest that you stop by and lay on the bed of nails sometime.
We stayed at Dollywood all day Monday. Brady did not feel well and actually slept during the train ride. I got to see the Kingdom Heirs in concert and they were fantastic. Check them out if you are down there.
On the way home Tuesday, Charlie saw the sign for Forbidden Caverns - so off we went. I am always hesitant to go in things like that - all that I can think of is earthquakes, mudslides, bugs, frogs and bats. Charlie was thrilled with the experience. Brady was ok with it for about 10 of the 50 minute tour, then he wanted to be carried. My legs have ached for days from carrying him up and down the steps of that cavern. The guide turned the lights out at one point and Brady said loudly "It is so dark I can't see myself!". I was creeped out when we saw a bat hanging on the rocks right above our head. I left the cavern with mud all over me from carrying Brady around.
Wednesday was supposed to be MY day - a day home alone to catch up on the laundry, nap, clean, nap, plant the garden, nap. Before I took Brady to day care, I decided to call the pediatricians office to ask about his cough. They wanted to see him again. He ended up on another antibiotic and breathing treatments. We ended up napping together that afternoon. (This was the third trip to see a doctor over this illness. He is doing much better now and his attitude is improving slightly. I think that we are going to have to get the tube put back in that ear).
By the time Thursday arrived, I was glad to have a job to go back to. I have delusions of being a stay at home mom, but I know that it would drive me absolutely crazy. Well, if I had a babysitter and got to stay at home too, that would be another story.......I am going to say a prayer and thank God for my job!
We went to Pigeon Forge this past Sunday through Tuesday. The trip started with Brady throwing up in Cracker Barrel. He has had an ear infection and cough and evidently there was a ton of stuff that he kept SWALLOWING instead of spitting out. He only threw up three times (only once in the dining room). I guess you are thinking - so why didn't your turn around and come home? Well, that is because I have no sense and wanted to go somewhere and have a relaxing time away from home and work. HA!
We stayed at a bargain basement priced hotel and I was a little nervous about it! As you know, Charlie was laid off from his job this past winter and has not been called back. He is mowing now, which is great, but we still need to watch our money carefully. I researched online and found a hotel online that was less than $100 for both nights. (This also included the Farm Bureau members discount - If you would like more information on how to become a member for $40 per year I would be glad to tell you. I need to recruit two new members this year!). It turned out that the hotel was great - nice, clean, spacious room with a balcony overlooking the Parkway.
We went to Wonderworks (a hands on museum type place that is great for kids a little older than Brady - he only wanted to stay in the space program area and play in the space ship). Charlie and I loved it. I would suggest that you stop by and lay on the bed of nails sometime.
We stayed at Dollywood all day Monday. Brady did not feel well and actually slept during the train ride. I got to see the Kingdom Heirs in concert and they were fantastic. Check them out if you are down there.
On the way home Tuesday, Charlie saw the sign for Forbidden Caverns - so off we went. I am always hesitant to go in things like that - all that I can think of is earthquakes, mudslides, bugs, frogs and bats. Charlie was thrilled with the experience. Brady was ok with it for about 10 of the 50 minute tour, then he wanted to be carried. My legs have ached for days from carrying him up and down the steps of that cavern. The guide turned the lights out at one point and Brady said loudly "It is so dark I can't see myself!". I was creeped out when we saw a bat hanging on the rocks right above our head. I left the cavern with mud all over me from carrying Brady around.
Wednesday was supposed to be MY day - a day home alone to catch up on the laundry, nap, clean, nap, plant the garden, nap. Before I took Brady to day care, I decided to call the pediatricians office to ask about his cough. They wanted to see him again. He ended up on another antibiotic and breathing treatments. We ended up napping together that afternoon. (This was the third trip to see a doctor over this illness. He is doing much better now and his attitude is improving slightly. I think that we are going to have to get the tube put back in that ear).
By the time Thursday arrived, I was glad to have a job to go back to. I have delusions of being a stay at home mom, but I know that it would drive me absolutely crazy. Well, if I had a babysitter and got to stay at home too, that would be another story.......I am going to say a prayer and thank God for my job!
lol. Well, I was going to email you to ask about your vacation but then I remembered the blog and I got the complete update--and PICS-YAH!!!! He is getting soooo big! Glad to hear you guys had at least an okay time all together and now you are back! Hope you have a great week!
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