My parents generously rented a home outside of Tahoe City for my family as well as my sister Julie and her family. More than anything, my kids loved spending time with their cousins-Andrew (9) and Hannah (7). They are so lucky to have two wonderful cousins and it was so much fun to be able to go on vacation with them---kids need other kids to run around with! They all chased each other around the house and really played together very nicely. Delaney was thrilled to be one of the 'big kids' and Elliot loved 'Hannah and Andoo'. Andrew and Hannah will be welcoming a new sibling to their family in January--and we can't wait to get together with all five of them!
Julie and Chuck were wonderful to Laney and Elliot, and gave Dave and I lots of good ideas of things to do with the kids---it really is nice to have an older sister who has been through (and survived!) the ups and downs of parenting.
The week started off great. Delaney LOVES new adventures and was thrilled to be at 'her vacation house' with her cousins. She was the model of good behavior. Elliot was a little cautious in his new surroundings but was his happy self. We spent Monday and Tuesday mornings at the beach and then went back to the house for lunch and naps.
However-by Tuesday nite, Elliot had a low fever and was super cranky---we think that he (and eventually Delaney too) caught Dave's cold. Really, considering all of the bugs that we could've gotten, a bad cold really isn't that bad. But Elliot became super clingy and fussy and Laney was super disagreeable and had some wretched, wretched tantrums. Just when I think that we've moved past the terrible tantrums..... It was hard and frustrating and very humbling. But if my kids are going to fall apart and not behave-they better be around family that loves them no matter what! My parents and Julie and Chuck were super helpful and supportive.
Despite the colds, we headed to Emerald Bay on Wednesday-which is spectacular-and did a little hiking and playing in the water. We spent a lot of time at the beach the rest of the week--my kids' favorite place. Dave and I went out one nite to play mini golf and have ice cream---it was so nice.
We came home this morning and Elliot and Laney are still recovering-they have pretty nasty coughs. And I must say, that there is no place like home!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Week At Lake Tahoe
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Oh, I do love the news. Colds and all. Thanks for the updates.
Brandma Mimi
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