My eye brows go up, and I think, ...I never thought I'd hear a child complain about not wanting to go to a park because it's too much money! This turn in attitude from our children came from a brilliant plan by my husband. I have to say that Jarrod and I have done a fair job of teaching our kids about money. How to earn it, save it, budget it, and spend it. So Jarrod decided to tell the kids they had a $150 entertainment budget for our trip. Then we explained how much everything they wanted to do would cost. We all had to agree on what we were going to do. So we decided to do Island of Adventure. We wrote the kids names on a piece of paper and their starting amount of $150. Then subtracted the amount of the tickets. They had to get souvenirs, that got subtracted. For bad behavior $1 would be subtracted. Movie tickets and popcorn was subtracted as well as a trip to the Dollar tree. With 4 days down on our vacation and 2 more to go, I have to say the kids have been very conscience about how much money they have and what they are spending it on. We have not heard them whine about "why can't we go to Disney, Sea World, or Universal again!" This has been great for us as parents, we don't have to deal with the stress of not meeting all the kids expectations for the week. For the kids they are learning how much money it takes to create memories and have fun on vacation! Brilliant idea Jarrod, ...I'm so lucky to have you!
Day 3 started with me going shopping at the Prime outlet, alone! After a little bit of shopping, I went to Downtown Disney to meet an old friend from high school. It was so good to see Jamie again and her adorable little boy! It is always nice to get out by myself.
Jarrod stayed home with the kids to take advantage of the amenities at our vacation resort. You can check out bikes, sporting equipment, and peddle boats at different lakes. All this is FREE for members of the resort, and we are members! Jarrod and brother-in-law Jeremy took the kids over to "Swan Lake" to ride in the peddle boats, shaped like Swans. They did some swimming and just hanging out.
When I got back, Jarrod and I went to the Orlando Temple to do a session nearly 14 years after we were married there. Then we went out for sushi and dessert! It was a great day!
When I got back, Jarrod and I went to the Orlando Temple to do a session nearly 14 years after we were married there. Then we went out for sushi and dessert! It was a great day!Day 4, was planned to be a slow and quiet day. We started it late, the kids went to play miniature golf on our resort grounds. Then we went to see the new Monsters vs. Aliens 3D movie on a giant IMAX screen. It was a very good 3D movie, we had fun and many laughs! After the movie we did a little shopping before returning to have dinner with Jarrod's family. We finished off the day with more late night swimming. Another great vacation day!
Tomorrow, Grace will be going to Magic Kingdom with her cousins Elizabeth and Kaitlyn, and Aunt Alison & Uncle Boom. Jarrod, Austin, Wave and I are planning a trip to the "Fun Spot". It is a little park with a few little rides and lots, and lots of go-cart tracks. Friday we will prepare for our trip home by hanging out at the resort and swimming, with a possible trip to the Beach to see the Rocket Launch in the evening. Stay tuned.......
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