Or, longest blog post title ever. Well, it's both!
Days 1-2, days 3-4, days 5-7.
For our August family date, contained within our stay-cation, I went totally crazy: I decided we'd take our toddlers mini-golfing. I figured it had the potential to be either really funny, or really awful, and we'd never know until we tried.
It was a little bit of both. :)
We started with breakfast at IHOP (gift card included in the date envelope), then continued west to Green Acres Canoe on the border of Indiana (again, gift certificate included in the date envelope). I surmised from the picture on the website that they were prepared to handle very young children, and I was right. At 10:00 on a Monday morning, the place was practically deserted (except for a few very random beer-drinking men dressed like pirates waiting to go canoeing). There are ten holes of mini golf, all on a flat surface, all with a farm theme -- and live rabbits and chickens (in cages) to complement the theme!
It probably comes as no surprise that Levi took mini golf very seriously. After his second swing, he demanded to do it himself, and spent the next half-hour following his ball around the greens, pushing vigorously with his putter. (Yes, pushing.)
Owen developed a pretty serious fear of heights this summer and would only climb up with someone's help, but he relaxed eventually.
Days 1-2, days 3-4, days 5-7.
For our August family date, contained within our stay-cation, I went totally crazy: I decided we'd take our toddlers mini-golfing. I figured it had the potential to be either really funny, or really awful, and we'd never know until we tried.
It was a little bit of both. :)
We started with breakfast at IHOP (gift card included in the date envelope), then continued west to Green Acres Canoe on the border of Indiana (again, gift certificate included in the date envelope). I surmised from the picture on the website that they were prepared to handle very young children, and I was right. At 10:00 on a Monday morning, the place was practically deserted (except for a few very random beer-drinking men dressed like pirates waiting to go canoeing). There are ten holes of mini golf, all on a flat surface, all with a farm theme -- and live rabbits and chickens (in cages) to complement the theme!
It probably comes as no surprise that Levi took mini golf very seriously. After his second swing, he demanded to do it himself, and spent the next half-hour following his ball around the greens, pushing vigorously with his putter. (Yes, pushing.)
It probably also comes as no surprise that Owen had no ability, no interest, and NO desire to be helped whatsoever. Very shortly after this picture, he started carrying his ball around and dropping it into the hole whenever it suited him, stopping frequently to kick the other balls (mostly mine). Even more shortly after that, he gave up entirely and wandered around the course aimlessly, until he discovered the tractor (below).
Though Silas has more of a temper than his older brothers, he is surprisingly willing to sit in the stroller and watch the action. He also really, really loves to touch his head.
Very intent, this one.
The play tractor is located around the eighth of the ten holes; as such, only Isaac and Levi actually finished the course.
Owen developed a pretty serious fear of heights this summer and would only climb up with someone's help, but he relaxed eventually.
Boys on a tractor.
The lady working came out to get our picture, which you can find on the Green Acres Canoe facebook site. Once again, rare proof that I was actually along for the fun. :) The people working there were fantastic, both months ago when I was inquiring about gift certificates, and during our visit. Kids 4 and under are free, so it was a whopping $4 for all of us to play ten holes (or, you know, as many each person managed to finish), plus play on the tractor. Two thumbs up!
We scurried home for lunch and naps. By 4pm, Isaac had loaded up the big boys and headed down to the Newport Aquarium. During August, two kids get in free with each paying adult from 4-7pm, so if you're local, hurry (those tickets only available online)! We declined to make it a family affair . . . I mean, I declined to make it a family affair, because I really, really hate looking at fish. Yuck. But they had a great time "just the boys," and I got a ton of stuff done at home with just Silas for (rather demanding) company.
I have no idea what face Owen is making.
A very small part of the shark tank. Seriously, I hate this stuff.
Dinner at the Hofbrauhaus in Newport, KY. Special time with Daddy!
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