What do you do at the pool to keep them occupied for 3-4 hours? My kids are 5 and 7---which I would think would be prime ages?! After an hour they are ready to go.
DS is usually done after an hour or so, but DD can stay forever. If they have other kids to play with, they tend to last longer.
SIL lost a bunch of weight drinking some weight loss shakes. I've reached the point where I want to try them. I'm too lazy/picky to think about and prepare healthy food all the time, but drinking tasteless shakes seems doable.
Post by rootbeerfloat on Jun 9, 2016 13:04:10 GMT -5
DD was a pill this morning because her field trip yesterday was to the sea animal park, not the ice skating rink, where DS, who incidentally doesn't skate, is going today. (Apparently, camp isn't planning to take the younger kids ice skating at all.)
Among her many whines was "why do you guys have to work in the summer?!" We had no good answer for this lol.
Post by rootbeerfloat on Jun 9, 2016 12:55:52 GMT -5
So it's tough with homework, but one weeknight activity is doable for us. Both of us have enough flexibility that we can leave a bit early if necessary, though it's not for classes that start at 5:30/6. DS's art classes are also at the gym/community center, so one of us can work out while he's there.
Post by rootbeerfloat on Jun 8, 2016 13:27:26 GMT -5
I once had a work event where we took boats out to the sandbar and hung out all day. It required a swimsuit. I can't remember if we drank, but it was fun, so probably. I've done other work-related activities at the beach, too, so I guess that is not a problem for me. But that's probably a geographic exception lol.
I'm not athletic, so I don't want to play golf or softball or climb anything.
My name comes up very rarely (when @savestheday suggests it lol), but the comments have been positive.
I don't love my name, so to a certain extent it doesn't bother me that others might not like it either. I'm probably more offended when people hate my kids' names, which has happened here.
Post by rootbeerfloat on Jun 7, 2016 13:33:42 GMT -5
My name comes up very rarely (when @savestheday suggests it lol), but the comments have been positive.
I don't love my name, so to a certain extent it doesn't bother me that others might not like it either. I'm probably more offended when people hate my kids' names, which has happened here.
Post by rootbeerfloat on Jun 5, 2016 11:32:29 GMT -5
I also think dog, but DD had a soccer teammate with the name, so now I think human, too. DD's name is also in the cutesy-could-be-a-pet-name way, so that doesn't bother me.
I also prefer it to Rose or Fiona, though Fiona matches Stella in style.
It's a 1.5-2 hour drive from the Kona side. You can either go around the south part of the island or across Saddle Road (fastest) or even around the north (longest, but probably the scenery you'd like most if you like Kauai). You can stay overnight in the park or in Volcano "town" if you're really dedicated. If not, it just depends on how long you have in the park. One option is to drive all the way down to the lava fields (another 30-45 min), then get out and walk. Or there are trails and places to hike that are less of a drive... you can see old craters, a lava tube, etc. Keep in mind that it's cooler than typical Hawaii weather due to the elevation, so bring a hoodie or jacket.
I'm hoping I LOVE it but I also don't want to be all the way in Hawaii and be disappointed, lol. I love scenery so will plan on the north if we can fit it in! Thank you for the suggestions!
If you get to Hilo, that side gets more rain, so that will be where you'll find the waterfalls, etc. Also, if you're staying in Waikoloa and want to eat elsewhere, head to Waimea (maybe 30 minutes away).
Yup, Big Island. Plenty of nice resorts in Waikoloa, on the Kona side.
This is where I'm staying later this year. What's the best way to see the volcano?? We are limited in free time but the kids are staying home which should help, lol.
We don't care about beaches really. I have to read up on what else to do. I loved Kauai so much I'm trying to temper my enthusiasm for BI.
Well, the BI is my favorite
It's a 1.5-2 hour drive from the Kona side. You can either go around the south part of the island or across Saddle Road (fastest) or even around the north (longest, but probably the scenery you'd like most if you like Kauai). You can stay overnight in the park or in Volcano "town" if you're really dedicated. If not, it just depends on how long you have in the park. One option is to drive all the way down to the lava fields (another 30-45 min), then get out and walk. Or there are trails and places to hike that are less of a drive... you can see old craters, a lava tube, etc. Keep in mind that it's cooler than typical Hawaii weather due to the elevation, so bring a hoodie or jacket.
rootbeerfloat , what island should we go to in Hawaii? DH is going to regret agreeing to this big trip with the kids once he sees how much it will cost but IDGAF right now. Work has sent me to the edge and I want to spend money.
Can you get direct flights to any of them? How much driving do you want to do? My kids are content to hang out at the pool and beach all day, which you can do on any island. Even though the Big Island is my favorite, the others have better beaches. Oahu is more crowded and city-like, but also has a larger variety of activities. I usually recommend Maui if people are going to one island because it has a little bit of everything.
We did Kauai and Oahu last May. We hit Oahu for Pearl Harbor, it was cool but I don't know that I would go JUST for that. We spend most of our time on Kauai and it was amazing. It was the most beautiful place I have ever been to. We hiked the Napali Trail (I was 6mo pregnant so we didn't go crazy far, only a couple miles). I loved Hanalei, so relaxed. Near Hanalei we went to Tunnels beach (snorkeling), Anini Beach (flat and gorgeous). I also really like Poipu on the other side. So many great restaurants. We covered the whole island.
If you are doing a second Island I would hands down pick Kauai.
Sorry to resurrect and hijack an old thread, but I am just in the beginning stages of planning a family trip for next year. Would you do two islands with an almost 6 year old and a 2 year old? We will be there for ~7 nights, depending on whether we stick to one island or go to two. Thoughts?
I would stick with one, unless you think you may never get back to Hawaii (or won't for many years).The flights are short, but packing everything up, returning a car, checking in at the airport, etc will eat up time, and more importantly, might be kind of annoying with small kids. There's plenty to do on all the islands for a week.
Post by rootbeerfloat on May 31, 2016 19:57:09 GMT -5
DD is going to a performing arts camp this week. She will be Strong Child in the play on the last day. I'm amazed they typecast her so quickly lol. She asked H to run lines with her and working on her throwing (she has to throw a ball).
Post by rootbeerfloat on May 31, 2016 14:28:21 GMT -5
I'm amused by a door to outside through the closet. (My parent's house used to have a closet between my bedroom and the laundry room. My sister and I thought we discovered a secret passageway when we moved in. We were 5 and 7 though lol.)