Down by the Bay

Zoombezi Bay that is!! Yes, we headed over to the waterpark as our good friends the Loeffler's could meet us and we have such fun together. I knew with the PODS coming later in the week today was the day for the relaxing and socializing.

We had a great day. It did start slow for us but we got there only an hour after it opened and stayed until 4:00 pm. At first we were concerned that Stephen would not be able to join us as I totally spaced on his dog sitting responsibilities but another neighbor girl was available to help out at the noon hour and all was good.

It was how I remembered our days at the waterpark. No where near as crowded as last week. All lines were very manageable and the lazy river was enjoyable. Not too many bumps from the people on the tubes.

Since they hand out a coupon book when you leave we decided to go out to dinner at City BBQ. This place is or was one of the places we loved to go to. Not so much tonight. I left there having an allergic reaction. Lots of stomach issues. Stephen had some stomach issues too and Abigail did not really care for her food. So not worth the money even after the coupon!

The doggie sitting is getting to be a bit much for Stephen. I should really say the whole of the job is a bit much. He has phoned me at least once every day about one thing or another. (And he just started on Friday evening.) Today's dilemma - 2 things actually: 1. Misty got into the cat food bag. Ripped it to shreds (we have no idea how much she ate). 2. She pooped in the basement. (no doubt from aforementioned food eating.) I mentioned to Stephen that I expect some type of payment for all the help I have been giving him! :) He did not take that too well! I felt bad because he did seem a little upset about the whole situation. He blames himself for Misty's actions.

I bet packing and loading boxes doesn't look so bad to him about now. Oh wait, he gets to do just that over the next few days!!

Farewell to my Sandals

I have been packing a little each day since we arrived back here. Doing any where from 3-8 boxes as well as weeding out unwanted items. Let me just say how tired I am at the end of the day. This body cannot handle all that physical labor.

Here in Ohio we live less than 2 miles from the Columbus Zoo and Waterpark. Yes you read that correctly. A few years ago they bought the lease back from Six Flags because the city needed to change the roads. The new road chopped off some of the park. So the city decided to buy back the lease and shuffle the zoo and waterpark area. We have been season passers for 4 years. (minus the year they were renovating). I figured that we too would join as we will be here until the end of the month and it would be great incentive to get the children motivated to work.

On Tuesday we met some friends there to hang out all day. And hang out all day we did. (Except for Stephen and his friend whose Mom came and picked them up at 2 pm.) It was very very crowded as it was Kroger appreciation day!! Joshua got hurt twice, Julia got run over in the lazy river, we couldn't find Abigail and Julia for 30 minutes, the lines were very long for the rides, and the grand finale... my sandals were TAKEN!!!!! These sandals have been with me for 5 years and they are extremely comfortable. I use them a lot! And Land's End no longer makes them!! WWWWAAAAAAHHHHHH!! I walked the entire park looking for those babies. Even stopped by lost and found, twice! I plan on stopping again on our next visit, as they keep items for a week. I had to walk to the yucky parking lot barefoot. I was none too happy. The very puzzling side is why my sandals?! Why not the others?! Why not a beach bag that has money and such?! Crazy!!!! In my hopes and dreams I find them. That somehow they got kicked or someone was playing a prank and a staffer found them and they are waiting for me. Hey, don't judge me. Let's see your reaction when something you love, and can no longer find, gets taken!

As of late I have been rethinking some of my decisions.