We ended up having a fun weekend with friends, even if it the trip didn’t go as we expected. The kids enjoyed their time at the waterpark, Josh and I got to go out to dinner in the hotel while the boys babysat their sick sister, and all 6 of us actually went tubing down the rapids together before we went home.
Eager chocolate covered faces before the waterpark opens. These two ate a power breakfast of hot chocolate and donuts — the perfect way to start the day.
This was our Thursday. Poor girl. She was a good sport and slept a lot.
The fully covered women fascinate me — the far one even covered the space where her eyes would show with large round sunglasses. I know I was HOT sitting out there with the baby and I was able to get wet every few minutes. I can’t imagine how uncomfortable it would be under all that material. Do they mind that the rest of the family can swim and play and not have to cover up? What do they think about the chick in the thong? Or the women who swim in burkinis?
This was our day: Josh and I traded off being on baby duty. He’d go with the boys for a little while, then he’d hang out with her while I spent time with Caleb or Carter. I hardly saw Calvin all day — he was busy running around the park with all of his friends. Keeping Camille cool and hydrated meant every few minutes I had to pour water on her (slowly, so the cold didn’t startle her and wake her up) and then try to get her to drink a few sips of sprite or ice chips every time she opened her eyes. It wasn’t too bad, and it was way better than hanging out in a hotel room all day.
The kids all fed and tucked in bed for the night — the boys took such good care of her while Josh and I had a fun dinner with friends.
Breakfast: Day 2
I don’t know if he ate anything besides chocolate and marshmallows and gummy candies dipped in chocolate. Live it up, kid.
Gummies and sweets galore
Caleb and all the girls
View of the Leap of Faith from our hotel room. The second day we got to the park right as it opened, ditched the kids (leaving Carter and Calvin in charge) and Josh and I rode it before anyone else. That way even if we had to sit with the baby the rest of the day, at least we got to do something together.
In front of the huge aquarium
Hello, Mr. Fish
Day 2 Camille felt much better. She got in the water, played a little bit and even enjoyed the rough ride down the rapids (I had her in a life jacket and had a tight grip on her as we bounced around and splashed through the rough waters).
In the “hospitality room.” We checked out of our hotel room and then went to the park. When we were ready to leave they will bring your luggage to the hospitality room where you can shower, change, have a cup of tea and relax until you’re ready to leave. It’s all those extras that make the Atlantis a really fun place to visit.
Caleb with his new buddy: Baby Ray (a small stuffed stingray)
All tired out and ready to head home.
We had an uneventful trip home, but Camille is still sick, days later. She has no symptoms other than a high fever (and the expected crankiness that accompanies it). She’s improved to the point that she’s only slightly warm during the day, but then her fever spikes at night. It has made me really glad that we’re not going to Israel this weekend.