I do the blog for convenience to keep track of things and yet I still don't keep up with the blog. Sad comment on my laziness. Thankfully the Espinozas helped with this one. They are geniuses I tell you.
During our vacation to NJ in July, Jess would ask Z what his favorite part of the day was and he always answered with the last thing we did. So Jess suggested when we get home, we break down the vacation into days and had him draw a picture of each day with his favorite thing. While we didn't actually get to the art work, Chad and I did ask him to tell us his favorite thing for each day was and it worked! Even last week, Z recalled his favorite thing from each "event" on our trip to New Jersey.
So before I forget -
The Beach -- Sand Castles
I have to add that the shells freaked him out. He thought they were pinching him when he walked through the sand and that they were still alive. He wanted to "save" them and had us clear out all the shells around our blanket and throw them back into the ocean.
The Boardwalk -- Rainforest Cafe
I think the boardwalk actually had lots of favorites -- the ice cream, the huge candy store, and the pedi-cab Chad and Z took when it was raining. However Z remembers, the alligator, moving animals, and stuff tiger he got at the cafe. Wait till he finds out there is one here in Dallas!
Storybook Land -- The Rollercoaster
My son rode that rollercoaster FIVE times. He actually was quite the adventurer at this park. Now keep in mind the rollercoaster was called "Bubbles the Coaster" to help you identify the level of scariness. Our godson Lucas who is two like the rollercoaster. But over all I was impressed with Z's willingness to try the "scary" rides.
Visiting the Hogans -- The Airplane Ride
So it wasn't exactly a ride but more of a playground equipment thing but Zachary did not want to get off of it. He "flew" all day. Need to ask where they got that thing.
Visiting Gramps -- Couldn't pick between the Pool and the Truck Race
I can understand Z enjoying the pool although the water was WAY cold and no one really did much swimming but Dad, Chad, and Z all took a brief dip in the pool. Then because it was too cold and too early for dinner we hung out in my dad's hotel room (ugh!) and Zachary watched some Truck Race on Speed Network. I don't know how he even found it interesting other than he likes monster trucks. But my son stared at the TV watching these trucks for at least an hour. Who says 4 year olds have a short attention span?
Visiting Uncle Andrew and Aunt Jessie -- The Basement and Thomas Table
Z was in HEAVEN in the Espinoza's basement. It is like FAO Schwartz and ToysRUs combined for him. Lucas has a train table and all of the sudden Z is back into Thomas. The basement has been beautifully redone and it is a great escape for the kids. All of Lucas' toys are downstairs and we could turn the boys loose and let them play. So I think Chad and I vote for the basement too!!
The vacation was really amazing -- being three blocks from the beach, the time with the Espinozas, and of course the basement.
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