Showing posts with label Home Happenings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Home Happenings. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

The Happiest place on Earth

I love to be on the go. We used to go to the park and play at the mall a minimum of once per week. At some point in the last year, the youngest 2 became too difficult to manage alone out in the big world. For sanity and safety sake, we stay home most days. I would love to take the kids to Disneyland or Sea World, but I am not sure we are ready for that yet. Perhaps my 3 daws are not prepared for amusement parks on a grand scale but I was just realizing how many awesome "rides" and adventures we have right here at home!

We have an exclusive water park. Nothing creates fun faster than cascading water, courtesy of our lead rubber hose. It may be challenging to take the kids to the pool or California Adventure, but I do have running water and a questionably toxic hose!

I can't leave out our marvelous Mad Hatter tea cups. Yes, I am the madness that spins this little cup. Surprisingly, there can still be a long line to ride this little wonder! Who would've thought one office chair could yield so much joy?
I shouldn't leave out Mr. Toads Wild ride. It may look like an ordinary wagon, but this little wagon can get pretty CraZy! The first time I kissed our Mr. Toad he turned into a real life prince! Now that is magical.
Next stop, laundry room. What is it about being in the dryer? This opportunity is far to exciting to pass up! All 3 gems have found their way into the dryer roller coaster. You know you want to. Once I even found my husband trying to climb in! It really does bring out your inner child!
Who needs Disneyland on boxing day? Attend a boxing match? Play Mike Tyson's punch out? No punching bags necessary with brothers and parents around. Dad's hat and hulk hands are a winning combination orchestrated by Lincoln. What can I say, the kid has mad skills!
The very best thing about this adventure park? When the boys grab my legs and freak out I can grab my camera and capture the fond memories. No horrified and scrutinizing looks from surrounding adults. No tortured ride home while the natives scream bloody murder. No members of the party lost along the way. No matter the amusement park, everyone reaches a point where they have had enough fun. The beauty of this amusement park? When we have all exceeded our fun threshold it is clear that there really is no place like home, and thank goodness we are already there! It is possible the little boys are not ready for all of the enjoyment Disneyland has to offer. Luckily for me, I have them convinced that they live in the happiest place on earth.