The Crook and Law six kid weekend extravaganza has given us a real run for our money but my amazing wife and I managed to survive. From Friday night to Sunday afternoon Casa de Law was home to six kids ranging from toddler to teens (and every age in between). It has been cat chasing, book reading, and fun-filled, crazy kind of weekend. A payback, together time, new experiences and old favourites kind of weekend. Thanks to our dear friends Ben and Maria June was our chance (my wife and I) to escape the responsibilities of parenthood and for two days live again kid free. The catch of course, come September we return the favour.
This was our first two night effort with Big Red (Miss Two) and we were unsure how it would go. Good news, it went great!! Better news, every year all six kids get older and I'm pretty sure things will get easier and easier. We love those little Crook munchkins and we have all loved our magic weekend.
Spending time yesterday at an amazing new local playground made me think of a poem I wrote a few years ago (published on the Parenting Express website) called Taking flight with daddy. So here is the sequel, ...
SEVEN AT THE PLAYGROUND
Captain Tilly launched her ship
All on a cool Spring day
Upon the radar there appeared a blip
Tilly announced "I am on my way!"
Maddy and Boo walked a balancing beam
Each one careful not to fall
So much fun they could not help but scream
Feeling twelve foot tall
Nenna and Liv span around and around
For the youngest it was nice and slow
Captain Tilly would search until they were found
"More power Uncle Tim! Go! Go! Go!"
When Boo discovered the wizzy
She could not contain her glee
Above all else she loved getting dizzy
Daddy's big boots kicked off, Boo yelled "Yipee!!"
The Lava Monster stomped and roared
The Lava Monster danced and sang
There were none who could ever be bored
As the Lava Monster chased the gang
Swings flew higher and higher as kids explored
So much to do and so much to see that was new
Kid's minds opened and parent's minds floored
Captain Tilly re-entered her spaceship and again off she flew
Boo got caught in the spider's web, bravely she clambered down
Nenna when shooting toward the stars and moon
Liv and Maddy had swing caused smiles, no chance to frown
But, sadly it would all be over too soon
Around and around the palyground the monster chased
All his running was all in vain
Aunty Heidi said it was time to go
It had suddenly started to rain
Such a fun weekend, thanks Ben and Maria!
