It seems that we have started a tradition of sorts for Mother's Day and hopefully it is one that continues for a while because its a nice alternative to a luncheon in an overcrowded restaurant (at least that's this mom's opinion!). We head over to Funtown as moms get in for free (both our boys are free currently) and therefore we only have to pay for one Dad! We also spend the day with Grandma Janet and Grandpa Dennis.
This was Conor's second year riding the rides and while Colin is still pretty little he was able to go on a few things. Mostly though, he hung out with Mommy in the carrier and took a nice long nap before taking in the sights and there was a LOT to see!
The first thing we did was the Merry-go-round. Conor has not wanted to ride the horses at the mall so we weren't sure how this would turn out. But, there was a dragon and he was very excited to ride the dragon and have me take a picture for his friend Lachlan who had celebrated his birthday with a dragon theme the day before! While Conor rode the dragon with Daddy standing close by, Colin rode a horse with me. Of course, he was safely tucked in his Kinderpack while we were on the horse.
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| First Amusement Park Ride EVER!!! 6.5 Months Old! |
Then it as time for the Ferris Wheel. Conor had seen it while on the cars and asked if we could go. We had one person too many for the ride so Conor went with Grandma and Grandpa for his first amusement ride without his parents. Colin rode with Mommy and Daddy - this time he fell asleep in his Kinderpack. Babywearing is such a wonderful thing - it allows us to do so many amazing things while keeping Colin on his schedule and safe from harm. I'm so glad that I learned how to babywear and all its benefits early on with Conor because both he and Colin (and Josh and I too) have reaped the benefits! Conor spend a good part of his ride looking up and down for the balloon Josh and I were in. It was fun to watch his face as he realized we were above or below him.
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| Colin experiencing life as an only child; even if just for one ride |
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| Looking for Mommy and Daddy |
After our ride we ventured to the other side of the park where the children's rides were. First we ate a little bit of lunch because everyone was very hungry. Conor immediately wanted to ride on the swings. He did these a few times. Its great because there are never any lines and there are so many swings that he can ride a few times in a row. I do believe they are his favorite ride at the park.
Colin had to sit most of these rides out so he enjoyed spending his time with me! We found a nice spot to sit and nurse once he woke up.
And then Conor came over after his swing ride to say hi (Daddy was waiting in line for him at the helicopters). These two little guys are my world and I hope I am the best mother to them that I can be!
Helicopters are so much fun! Conor was big enough this year to push the bar himself which enabled him to decide if he was up high in the air or down low on the ground!
Seeing Conor spend time with Grandma and Grandpa is always nice (Colin spends time with them too of course - but he's not mobile yet!). I have a picture like this from last year too and its sweet to look back and see how much he's grown in just a year. Last mother's day I was pregnant with Colin when we were at the park!
This year Conor was big enough to ride some of the rides himself. He went on two water based rides and LOVED them. The first was a small ride where the parents are always within arms reach of the boat but the canoe ride was like a lazy river. He was very good about keeping his hands in the canoe and holding the little rope they gave him. The current pushed him along and he was so excited to see us every time he rounded a corner. During these rides Colin was in the stroller watching and interacting with the family. Maybe next year we will let him ride with Conor.
It was such a busy day that the boys were very tired when they got home. Everyone went to bed very early and feel asleep hard!
Perhaps Colin went to bed a little too early or maybe he just wanted some alone time with his mommy on this, his first mother's day, because he was bright eyed and bushy tailed around 11pm. So after some snuggles and some warm milk he went to bed with me.
It was such a wonderful day with my little men and my extended family. I can't wait to do it again next year! Happy Mother's Day!
xoxo
Erin
