Journey to Our Haven

A day at the park

I borrowed this image temporarily from home&abroad.com

I will change it later today to my own image.

Yesterday, Wednesday, May 19th was a beautiful breezy spring day in Reno.  We arose early and valiantly faced our day at a normal morning hour 6am.  This is a big deal for us.  Our normal family schedule is late nights and late mornings.  This works well for plenty of sleep and Stephen's work hours.  The early rising to take Stephen to work was not as bad as I expected.  We fussed a bit about the cool morning air but we soon warmed up in Midnight our intrepid Chevy SUV.  

On the way back to the apartment from the hospital, we stopped and did our grocery shopping. One hour in the store with no fussing, fighting, begging, or playing with the cart led to a reward of Sonic breakfast.  Mom earned a Dr Pepper. Rachel enjoyed fried cheese sticks. Nathaniel had corn dog and tots.  It was wonderful. We then completed, in record time, school for the day.  So, the park was our next stop right after lunch.  

The Park was crowded with school kids when we arrived.  I was a bit nervous but Rachel and Nathaniel waded into the fray without a hitch.  Soon, the school buses loaded up and headed back to the school.  We were left at a relatively empty park.  The only patrons remaining, other than us, were a couple of dads with toddlers. Then our new friends arrived.

Families on the Road is an online group that caters to families that work, live, and travel together in RVs.  We have met three different families.  Each of them is unique and fun.  Yesterday we met Ali Valentine, her husband, David, and four children.  They call themselves BritsOnTour http://www.touringbrits.blogspot.com

The kids and I had such a blast we had a 5 minute turns to 10 load up to go kinda farewell. The young boys were a great match that quickly asked if they could email each other.  Modern children of 5 and 6, they know they can stay connected.  The girls seemed to hit it off as well. 10, 8, and 7 our little ladies had complementary personalities. I had fun watching them play. David and Dave spent the time playing with the younger boys and flying our stunt kite.  The kite wouldn't stay in the air until Dave the younger invented a duct tape kite tail.  A brilliant young mind and duct tape can do almost anything. Ali and I talked about the kids, trailers, books, coops, and curriculum.  I probably talked too much in my excitement of meeting another mom. The day wrapped up easily with picking up Stephen, eating dinner, and falling into bed.  

We woke up early again today.  Stephen is off at work.  Rachel is done with school. Nate is dragging it out.  I hope to go to a park later today in Spanish Springs.  We will head out in time to hit happy hour at Sonic on our way. Today, I plan to take our yard quilt, a good book, and sun screen.  I like Reno in the Spring time.