We had another "outing" last weekend. We almost didn't make a holiday of it ~ considered just going out Monday morning for Brenden's 2:30 appointment (we took him to see a Naturopath in Sherwood Park), and coming home after that ~ but we decided it would be too much driving for one day, and since we had the opportunity (who knows when we'll have the chance again) we should take advantage of it. I'm glad we did as it turned out to be a really good holiday.
After enough hassles trying to find a motel that would take a family of 6 for a reasonable price, we actually ended up at a place that gave us a really good price to stay for 2 nights. It wasn't the "nicest" place, but it was clean enough and all worked out just fine.
We got to Edmonton (the mall) about 3:30 or so... walked around, watched the sea lion show from the second floor (and off to the side a ways, so not a great view, but whatever), walked around some more ~ looked at the huge water park, visited galaxy land to watch the rides (didn't go on any though), stuff like that. We didn't really do any "shopping" at the mall (how sad is that ~ lol).
Then by about 7pm we checked in at the motel, and went to a nearby Superstore to pick up supper ~ that was an adventure! The store was crazy busy with LONG line-ups at the tils, and thinking we were only getting a few things, we didn't take a cart or basket. So here we were, almost all of us carrying "something" and almost done, when Reagan suddenly sat himself down on the floor. He was very pale, and weak, etc. ~ he's done this before (and it was like 7:30, so TOO long since he'd eaten). So we're scrambling to figure out what to do... (like get him sugar quickly)... finally got Jonathan to take him out, i grabbed a basket from a nearby til to put all our stuff into, had the other kids "stay together right here" and i hurried out to help Jonathan with Reagan. I stayed with him while Jonathan looked for a vending machine with pop and we got some sugar into him to perk him up again. Jonathan stayed with Reagan and the rest of us finished up our shopping. (Yes, i now have an appointment for him to see the doctor! Of course we have a few weeks wait to get in...).
Sunday we spent most of the day at the science centre. We got there basically in time to catch the 11:00 Imax movie ~ Human Body ~ which was really good. We took in most of the science demonstrations and really enjoyed those. Making pop, making ice cream, playing with fire... lots of fun stuff. And we kept and eye on Reagan and made sure he had enough to eat ~ lol.
Monday morning we had a few hours before Brenden's appointment so we spent that time at the mall... and we actually did a little bit of shopping! All of about 20 mins?? lol... we hung out by the sea lions waiting for a better view of the show (we asked that morning and they were planning on a 12:00 show, but after waiting 1/2 hour asked again and it had been cancelled. (Well, i browsed while Jonathan & the kids "waited"). So no show... we walked over to a pet store and admired the adorable puppies & kittens, and looked at the other creatures too. Lunch (which was kind of a disappointment ~ not that great), and then we were off for the appointment.
Interesting appointment... and we're hoping to see some of Brenden's issues improve.
And the long drive home. A nice family outing!
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