Gratefully, we had planned a trip to Great Wolf Lodge for the end of the week. So, the beginning of the week was spent "earning" the trip. The kids had to earn 50 points to "buy" their "ticket" (My neighbor, Sheri, made some "official" Great Wolf Lodge tickets). Earning the points, involved doing specific chores. The kids worked really hard (from a parent perspective: it was glorious!!!). On the Wednesday before the departure, everyone had earned their ticket. (Swoosh!)
We had a GREAT time at the Lodge. Chad had to work all Wednesday, so we didn't get there until 8:30pm. It was a HUGE hotel with an indoor swimming/waterslide park. They had little refrigerators in the hotel room, so we were able to bring our food. Our neighbors, the Hutchinson's, were also there, which added to the fun! Spending time with our family was priceless. We definately made some good memories!
We (ok, Chad) had this brilliant idea to bring our toaster and bagels to eat for breakfast. (Chad can't live without his bagels. Ok, he can live, just not as pleasantly.) The only problem: Julie forgot to pack the toaster! Raw bagels just aren't the same as lightly toasted bagels. Chad sacrificed and ate his first breakfast bagel...raw, cold. When we came back for lunch, Chad decided to drive to the local Walmart (about 10 minutes away) to buy a cheap toaster. The $6 toasters were gone (ugh!). He had to buy the $14 toaster (ugh!). Then, he got caught in construction traffic (he was in the same spot for 25 minutes!!). When he got back to the hotel, all his stresses were washed away as he ate his freshly toasted bagel with melting strawberry cream cheese. Some things are just worth the trouble. Now, we own a "travel toaster." Chad will never have to live with raw bagels on the road ever again.
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