Packing…again
The guests have since departed. We rushed back to the old house to celebrate my mother in law’s birthday and pick up our papers to sell the old house. Now I’m back- think the coffee has since seeped out of my system, and it is time to set to laundry and packing up the house once again. Are looking for a new rental (wish me luck!)
Must admit I did manage to keep my parents (and niece) busy here during their stay, and even the rainy day led us to an outing at the Children’s Museum (hey, I have a pass!) in Downtown Lakeland, a lunch at Crisper’s and a tour of the historic homes around Lake Hollingsworth. The rain let up momentarily and we made a dash up the boardwalk at Peterson Park by the YMCA, but were drenched by the next downpour on our way back to the car. Another day led us to Cypress Gardens- where we hid in the Butterfly exhibit during the day’s storm- it soon passed quickly and we managed a tour of the botanical gardens (bring mossie spray!), a swim in the water park, including a few times around the lazy river- ahhh, and roller coasters with the kids. My 6 year old dared to go on the Starliner with my niece and I- bumpy-bump, my four year old loved the Hurricane and the blue and orange Florida gator-colored coaster by the Starliner. BBQ sandwiches for lunch and a good day was had by all. Another day we just stayed home and went swimming- did I say I would miss this pool? All the kids are fantastic swimmers/divers/and water treaders because of it. Well, back to the packing!