On Christmas day we woke up with all the excitement and enthusiasm one might expect with two Pre-K kids who had been dreaming about Santa and presents waiting to be opened in the morning. That excitement fueled a frenzied fever of tearing into those presents and diving into the toys that were revealed. Then came exhaustion from waking up at least an hour earlier than normal. Then came crankiness, and then came the one thing that seems to be a tradition for us on Christmas day in the later afternoon...two super sad kids. I think my 4YO son set a record for timeouts on Christmas Day!
So, last night, Leslie and I checked out the listings in Famplosion. We were determined to get out of the house first thing the next day since that always seems to make for happier kids.
This morning, we loaded up the family and went to the Conservatory of Flowers where they have a model train exhibit running...think small train trolling around a miniature tourist attraction version of San Francisco made out of exotic plants and house hold junk...very interesting. (My office is in the pointy building!)
Then we headed West in Golden Gate Park maybe a couple hundred yards to the Carousel. Two dollars per adult and kids ride for free...sweet deal after spending a fortune on presents! The ride was pretty much like every other carousel we've ever ridden, but the kids love that stuff.
From there we played in a recently remodeled Park & Rec playground adjacent to the Carousel; got hungry and went to the beach for lunch at the Beach Chalet.
After some burgers & fries, while driving home, my wife and I sat quietly holding hands and feeling emboldened by the two tired out...and happy...kids nodding off in the back seat.
Now, what are we going to do this afternoon!? Back to famplosion.com for ideas...
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