A Nearly Perfect Sunday

Hey hey! Happy Monday! We had a pretty good weekend with mostly nice weather. We had a rain shower on Saturday afternoon but it didn’t interfere with our plans too much. Sunday was a nearly perfect day, though. Here’s how we spent it! 

I woke up on my own at 6:30.  Not being woken by a kid is a real treat! Paul was downstairs watching an episode of Wild Kratts and Will was up shortly after I ate breakfast. Once Phil was up, I did a peloton workout (an old Becs Gentry strength for runners) while he managed the kids. I’m doing a trial membership with peloton to change things up a bit. I’m confused by their new pricing structure, though, so need to figure that out before my trial is up. 

The boys and I headed out to the zoo after I showered and Phil stayed back to clean and do yard work. This was our first visit to the zoo since the fall where it was nice enough to go outside comfortably! Usually we go for about 90 minutes but we were there for 2.5 hours this time! There was an animatronic dinosaur exhibit (Paul loved it, Will was terrified) and a baby farm animals exhibit. It was in the low 60s that morning which was refreshing after a string of hot days!

Awed by one of the dinosaurs. Paul has been a huge fan since he was a young toddler!

One of the otters was swimming around with a rubber ducky. We spent quite awhile watching it swim! 

Paul had his first carousel ride. I tried to convince him to ride an animal but he opted for the bench - and then wanted to ride again but on an animal. But I stood my ground one one ride only. 

There was much negotiating to leave the zoo! That’s part of why I say it was ‘nearly’ perfect Sunday  ;) 

After lunch, Will napped and Paul had a little iPad quiet time before Phil and Paul headed to his mom’s. Will took a great nap so I was able to read and snooze for a bit! 

After nap, we walked to the bandshell of our local lake for ice cream and park time! It’s just shy of 2 miles away and luckily Will still rides in the stroller. I will be sad when that comes to an end! 

We ‘shared’ a scoop of chocolate. He wasn’t a great sharer…

All he wanted to do at the park was play in the sand. I set multiple timers before we were able to leave! 

Making me a sand cookie!

Then it was back home for dinner, bath, a little playtime and bedtime! Will was outside for nearly the whole day which is the ideal day. He actually asked to go to bed at 6:30 (by saying, ‘nap time mommy?’) but I kept him up until his usual 7pm bedtime. That probably sounds early but our kids’ days start early. Phil and Paul got back around 7:45. His bedtime was epically bad - he seems to be going through a sleep regression or something. I’m guessing he was overtired. 

Paul’s bedtime aside, what could have improved the day? Phil and I were ships passing in the night. But that has to happen at times - it’s easier to clean and do yard work with the boys out of the house. Phil goes to his mom’s to work on a list of things (she’s a widow so relies on him for help around the house) every 2nd or 3rd weekend. It works well for Paul to go with since he’s self sufficient when it comes to the bathroom, etc, and he loves the one-on-one time with Nana. Dividing and conquering feels necessary in this ‘high touch’ stage of parenting. 

Of course there can always be less whining and struggles to leave the zoo or park. But considering the kids ages and stages, it’s as good of a day as I could ask for! 

How was your weekend?