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Spring Break Shenanigans

by Lindsay Ballard on March 13, 2012 10 Comments

This week is Spring Break for my son, so I am soaking up some quality time with my kiddos.  I’m trying to make it a special week of more than just the usual stuff, so we are taking a few day trips.  Yesterday, we drove about 2 hours to go to the best zoo in our region.  You would think that it would have been a simple trip, but as all thing go with little ones, it wasn’t.

When we got out of the car after our two hour trip, I discovered that Emma had poured her entire box of chocolate milk all over herself.  It was all over her shirt and her pants, making it look like she had a really disgusting dirty diaper.  It was only then that I remembered that I had left her “emergency” change of clothes on my kitchen counter.  Awesome.

What did I do?  Well, what could I have done?  We just went about our business as other moms were looking upon my poor, dirty child in horror.  Our situation was not improved when she slipped in some mud and then Zack drug her across the ground as he was trying to help her stand up.  Oh, and she took out her bow and left it by the fence near the tiger exhibit (an offering?).  At any rate, she was looking a little disheveled by the end of our zoo visit.

Even after all of that, the kids had a great time at the zoo, and I did a pretty good job keeping calm in all the crazy.  I’m generally not very calm in that sort of situation, so I was quite proud of myself.

I’m going to push my luck and try an overnight trip with them later this week (and I hope that they will agree to let their loving, caring mama stop at some vintage stores along the way).  This time, I’ll remember the “emergency” change of clothes and will hopefully live to tell about it.

If you’ve done the overnight trip alone with your kiddos, please give me your tips for survival when you are outnumbered two to one.  I think I’m going to need them.

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I have two giveaway winners to announce today!

Congrats to Brenda, who will likely use her $50 gift card to Marshalls/T.J.Maxx for some new home decor!

And congrats to Kristin, who’s going to rock a custom red and white monogram sign from Signs by Andrea!

Ladies, please send me an email (LivingWithLindsay@gmail. com) so that I can get the prizes to you!  Woo hoo!

 

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Diane@InMyOwnStyle says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Hi Lindsay –

    Love your new look. I read your blog in a reader usually, but decided to use the NEXT button today. Looks great.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks, Diane!

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I think we’ve all been there and done that at one time or another! I have taken all 3 kids on a trip by myself and just a few months ago took the younger 2 kids to Legoland for 4 days on my own. It was a great trip, but the secret is to never expect too much, set your expectations low and pray for lots of patience. Usually that helps me get through and be completely surprised at how well everyone does!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      Patience! You are right – patience is key. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jodi says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    I took my 3 year old and 7 year old 8 hours away to Legoland Florida for a week’s vacation….all by myself in November. Honestly, I just rolled with it. Whatever happened, happened. I just tried to enjoy every minute. We each had our meltdown periods that’s for sure.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      LOL I survived it! I took your advice and just rolled with it. Thanks!

      Reply
  4. julie says

    March 13, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    New to your blog but looks like you already did a facelift. Love this cute pic of you. Oh my kids are not little anymore but I do remember these days and they go by far to fast. Take it all in. Go with the flow as much as possible but just incase: 1 extra set of clothes/wet wipes on hand ALWAYS/snack cracks/juice and a soft blanket and your covered. 🙂 We always had little gifts wrapped for our kids if they got antsi when we traveled. They would get a small pkg toopen every hour. Something that kept them busy. Book and crayons, cards, cookies, a small toy…

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks, Julie! I did take that extra set of clothes, and we ended up needing them. 🙂

      Reply
  5. amanda @ mommyiscoocoo says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    An overnight trip? YOU are coocoo! I recommend ear plugs for you and a large supply of tootsie roll pops for our kids. They are yummy and last forever!!!

    Hope you have a great time. You’re a good momma.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks, Amanda. We all survived it and had fun, so I guess it was a success!

      Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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