I have to be honest. I sort of hate winter break. It feels like the kids are just getting settled back into their school routine, when bam!, suddenly they are off from school for a week in the middle of winter.
And who doesn't want their children home with them for a week in subzero temps after a nice long winter? Blah. It's almost like a punishment to the parents.
As is our ritual, I work with two friends to cover each other's working days. It is our version of a child care co-op and it has worked fabulously for us over the last few years.
On Monday, I had my boys and two other children, our friends Ellie and Casey. After a morning of play around the house, we went to a very packed movie theatre to see Gnomeo and Juliet where we tested the free refill policy of the giant popcorn bucket. Free refills, hurray!
On Tuesday, my boys went to my friend Angela's house to play with her son David. They played a whole lot of Wii and went out to lunch at a local restaurant that features indoor games and hockey.
On Wednesday, my boys went to my friend Christine's house to play with their friends Ellie and Casey. They made homemade cotton candy, went out to lunch and built snow forts in their backyard.
On Thursday, the boys were home with Chris's parents, where they soaked up a day of playing in their pjs.
On Friday, I had my friend Angela's son David, with my boys. After a morning of Wii and air hockey, we went out to lunch and ice cream and spent the afternoon sledding in our backyard.
And now break is over. I think the boys are more tired after break started. I know I am, but we survived. I have a feeling that I am going to like Spring Break a whole lot better than winter break. The beach, the waves and giant margaritas - now that is a break I can get behind.
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